Chrome 10 spoke SS or chrome z06 rims?
05-14-2006, 08:20 PM
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Chrome 10 spoke SS or chrome z06 rims? having a tough decision with what wheels to get..... any input or pics of either set of wheels on cars will be helpful.
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I've seen it on mostly ALL of GM's chrome 10 spokes. SLP's 10s have a MUCH better chrome. The factory optioned ZR1s were done by SLP, while factory optioned 10 spokes were done by GM 
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I have a set of chrome SLP 10 spokes for sale.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts-sale/504210-gauging-interest-set-chrome-10-spokes.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts-sale/504210-gauging-interest-set-chrome-10-spokes.html
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they look very similar to me. I'd say Z06 cause of the lip on em' and you can have 295's on the rear.
That pic with the z06 looks awsome. (it's mine)
That pic with the z06 looks awsome. (it's mine)
05-16-2006, 03:40 PM
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i have a set of 10 spoke chrome SS rims. i replaced them because all of the chrome was just peeling and pitting to hell....
to my understanding, the 10 spoke chromes rims are POS's because they are an aluminum rim, and the chrome plating was not done correctly so that as the two metals heat/cool and expand/contract at different rates, they crack and peel. also someone else said that the galvonic corrosion between the two different types of metals causes them to deteriorate
those are just 2 arguments that i've read here a few times. and they seem logical. the 10 spoke chromes look sweet. but they're junk. go with the Zo6's
to my understanding, the 10 spoke chromes rims are POS's because they are an aluminum rim, and the chrome plating was not done correctly so that as the two metals heat/cool and expand/contract at different rates, they crack and peel. also someone else said that the galvonic corrosion between the two different types of metals causes them to deteriorate
those are just 2 arguments that i've read here a few times. and they seem logical. the 10 spoke chromes look sweet. but they're junk. go with the Zo6's
05-16-2006, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dimasZ28
they look very similar to me. I'd say Z06 cause of the lip on em' and you can have 295's on the rear.
That pic with the z06 looks awsome. (it's mine)
That pic with the z06 looks awsome. (it's mine)
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Originally Posted by NxLS1496
what exactly is pitting??
Pitting begins as little dots in the chrome, if you run a finger over them you can feel them, almost like little pits. Eventually they get bigger because the chome is separating from the metal. Sooner or later they begin to peel. 90% of the time it is the result of poor chroming procedures/materials.
Mine were really bad after 17K and my car barely sees rain.
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the chrome 10 spoke ss wheels are trash. I had a set, that surprisingly didnt pit or flake, BUT it seems like they do pretty easily....
my vote would be chrome zr1's(even tho they arent actually one of your choices). They look clean on anything.
my vote would be chrome zr1's(even tho they arent actually one of your choices). They look clean on anything.
That, and the chrome 10 spokes are complete garbage... one of the WORST chroming jobs ever.
