Chrome Wheels on a New E350 Sport
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‘08 E-350 Sport, C6 Vette & Harley Davidson
Chrome Wheels on a New E350 Sport
WHOA THERE! HOLD ON! Let’s try to restrict that projectile vomiting!
I know the “General” feeling about chrome wheels on a MB. But, I've
had them as standard equipment, on Caddys and Town Cars, and put
after market ones on my vette.
Yesterday - I saw chrome wheels on a Bentley. I thought they looked
great! But being the lowly red neck country boy that I am, some may
tend to under value my opinion on critical issues.
So, does anyone have the nerve to admit to actually putting chromes
on a new MB? (May God help us all.)
jimm
I know the “General” feeling about chrome wheels on a MB. But, I've
had them as standard equipment, on Caddys and Town Cars, and put
after market ones on my vette.
Yesterday - I saw chrome wheels on a Bentley. I thought they looked
great! But being the lowly red neck country boy that I am, some may
tend to under value my opinion on critical issues.
So, does anyone have the nerve to admit to actually putting chromes
on a new MB? (May God help us all.)
jimm
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2004 E320
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ghlight=chrome
Although it's not a chrome finish, the Carlsson UL's has this high polish that looks like chrome.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....5&postcount=21
Although it's not a chrome finish, the Carlsson UL's has this high polish that looks like chrome.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....5&postcount=21
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From: Jacksonville Florida
209/W210 Estate /W211 modded by MBENZNL
Mercedes has a Service Information ref # MBNA 40/18
States it is NOT Recommemded to chrome plate the alloy rims
But the dealers still do it to increase the bottom line
Ever see a Rim thats been plated and a few years old?Peeling / Pitted and They Leak at the bead area of the rim
And If you ever have to repair a Curb rash the wheel must be stripped and replated
Chrome Plating of MB Light Alloys is NOT Recommended
The reason is as follows:
When Chrome plating an MB light alloy wheel,the wheel must first be anodized (Copper Plated)
The Difference in EMF (Electro Motive Force) The Values between copper and aluminum results electrolytic corrosion with aluminum being the sacrificial metal.This WILL result in WEAKENING of the base metal as well as poor adhesion of the subsequent plating,and thereby premature flaking of the chrome finish.
States it is NOT Recommemded to chrome plate the alloy rims
But the dealers still do it to increase the bottom line
Ever see a Rim thats been plated and a few years old?Peeling / Pitted and They Leak at the bead area of the rim
And If you ever have to repair a Curb rash the wheel must be stripped and replated
Chrome Plating of MB Light Alloys is NOT Recommended
The reason is as follows:
When Chrome plating an MB light alloy wheel,the wheel must first be anodized (Copper Plated)
The Difference in EMF (Electro Motive Force) The Values between copper and aluminum results electrolytic corrosion with aluminum being the sacrificial metal.This WILL result in WEAKENING of the base metal as well as poor adhesion of the subsequent plating,and thereby premature flaking of the chrome finish.
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From: New Jersey
E550 4MATIC
Interestingly the new S550 5 spoke wheels are available in chrome from the factory:
2007 Options
18" 5-Spoke Wheel, Chrome Finish
Wheel size: 8.5J x 18ET 43
Tire size: 255/45 R18
* Price reflects set of four
http://www.mbusa.com/byo/pop_opt_pac...=o&model=S550V
2007 Options
18" 5-Spoke Wheel, Chrome Finish
Wheel size: 8.5J x 18ET 43
Tire size: 255/45 R18
* Price reflects set of four
http://www.mbusa.com/byo/pop_opt_pac...=o&model=S550V
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From: The OH
'03 E500 Sport, Giant NRS Composite 2, Specialized Roubaix
I'm living this nightmare now... I bought used and at the time thought the chrome was not bad. Man I was wrong! The leaking air is getting old... the delaer is nice and is re-seating the tires when it gets unbearable but this will only expedite the wear on the wheels and tires. I'd go with a high polish wheel if you want the look.
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‘08 E-350 Sport, C6 Vette & Harley Davidson
I was just kinda thinking out loud. But, always did like
chrome wheels.
However, I love the standard wheels that come on the
Sport. So if ever I DID decide to get chromes, I would
just have the Sport Wheels chromed. But, doubt I will.
jimm
chrome wheels.
However, I love the standard wheels that come on the
Sport. So if ever I DID decide to get chromes, I would
just have the Sport Wheels chromed. But, doubt I will.
jimm
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