The Best Chrome Rims
Chrome rims give vehicles a unique appearance. They are not designed to improve vehicle performance. The elaborate aftermarket wheels are considerably more expensive than their aluminum counterparts. Large holes are typically incorporated into the designs, exposing the brake rotors. Popular rim designs are endorsed by celebrities or manufactured by well-known aftermarket automotive parts companies.
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SV-33s
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The Savini Styling Group are the designers of the SV-33s chrome wheel collection. Each five-spoke wheel features a three-piece construction, an industry standard. The technique assures rim durability during vehicle operation. To set their product apart, the Savini research and development team has designed special sets of nuts and bolts for use during the assembly process. SV-33s are custom-built to vehicle specifications. Available enhancements include pin striping, rivets and custom centers. Up to a seven-inch lip is available (the free edge of the wheel, not covered by the tire, is considered the lip area of the rim). As of March 2011, suggested retail pricing starts at $995 per rim. Savini products are available through authorized retailers.
Asanti
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Asanti chrome rims are manufactured by Lexani Wheels. The line is designed with high offset fitments. Offset determines how aftermarket rims fit onto the wheel mounting surface. If offset is misjudged, the wheel will stick out and rub the fenders, or not fit properly in the wheel well. Lexani offers enhancements including: alligator skin, gold plating and ostrich skin. At the official Asanti website, consumers design customized wheels on the new Asanti Custom Wheel Builder. As of March 2011, suggested retail pricing starts at $1,425 per rim. Asanti rims are available through authorized retailers.
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Cannon
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. has designed a line of chrome rims in cooperation with American Racing. The Cannon series is an aluminum 18-by-9-inch wheel with triple-chrome plating. The wheel is designed for trucks and sport utility vehicles. The unit features a split eight-spoke design and includes a center cap. A two-year finish and lifetime structural warranty are offered with the Cannon rim. As of March 2011, suggested retail pricing is $554.95 per rim. Online retailers offer special pricing discounts.
Tank
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Tank is a popular chrome-plated rim designed by Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Wheel sizes range from 20-by-8.5 inches to 24-by-10 inches. All rims have positive offsets, which allow them to sit farther away from the vehicle. Acorn style lug nuts are used to attach Tank rims to a vehicle. As of March 2011, suggested retail pricing starts at $274.95 per rim. Online retailers offer pricing discounts. Pricing typically includes lug nuts, a center cap and one valve. Some companies offer free shipping. Tank wheels are also available in a black chrome finish.
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