jimm

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

amdeutsch

Go to the W203 forum and/or the classifieds for examples.

MockbaBenz

I have chrome wheels on my car, but I only have a picture from before I put tints on it.

W211 Ryda

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

MARK CUMMINS

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.

pmb600

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

fergml

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.

jimm

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