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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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I'm thinking about getting the c5 zo6 rims,and had a quick question. Whats the difference (as far as apperance wise) between the zo6 polished rims, and the zo6 chrome rims?
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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Just the finish on them. The polished are a bare metal and the chrome is a plating. Polished, in my opinion will look better when properly cleaned. Chrome also looks good and is easier to maintain. Just don't get the Motorsports with the rivets, get the plain wheels.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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I had the plain chrome ones from AFS.I loved them.Easy to maintain and they had a awesome Chrome job.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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id go chrome...they are easy to keep lookin nice.....
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I went with chrome wheels from AFS. Excellent Wheels. Chrome is great on them and they are easy to maintain.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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i went AFS 18x9.5 all around chrome. i believe that the polished are also lighter than chrome, but are a bitch to maintain.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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I went with the polished aluminum, and I love them. Im not the biggest chrome guy, and think that the no so shinny look looks better. But yes they are a bitch to keep clean, HERE IS A PIC FOR YOUR OWN VEIWING.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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Thxs guys for the feedback. I'm on a little budget so I think i'm gonna go with the 18x9.5 all the way around.
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Also, why are the polished so hard to maintain? My old man has the new Dodge Ram with the stock polished 20in rims, and their pretty easy to clean.
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They dull after rain,road grime etc gets on them.They lose there shine.You will just have to polish them once and while.
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