[ROVERNET - UK] Wire Wheels

[Slatskars]

Most of the "Chrome" wire wheels currently used on MG's for example are 
Chrome plated rims with Stainless steel spokes and Chrome knock-offs.

Slats
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Drew Egginton" <drew at pitstop.net.au>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 6:53 PM
Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Wire Wheels


> I'll jump in if David's not online; His wire wheels aren't chrome plated, 
> he does say they're grey, only the hub nuts are chrome. I agree that wires 
> shouldn't be chromed , but think of all those other makes with chrome 
> wheels!
>
> ACE
>
> Paul Smith wrote:
>
>>All I can say is that I love the wire wheel look, with those large chrome
>>hub nuts and so do many others.
>>
>>Er don't chrome wires!
>>Chrome does not pass heat well, so the metal fatigues.  Not good.
>>Classic racing orgs ban chrome wires.
>>
>>PVS
>>
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