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Automotive Advice October 6, 2014 · 2 min read · By Solo Auto Electronics

Are Chrome Rims Still Cool? Were They Ever? Find Out Here

A chrome alloy wheel with a spinner center
dodge pcm                               Since the days of the ancient Roman Empire, chrome rims were always cool. The famous chariot builder, Chromus Maximus, outfitted Ben-Hur’s chariot with chrome rims and equipped it with a four horsepower engine. All the senators definitely took notice. More importantly, the local toga wearin’ chicks took notice too. Today, your chariot can look just as awesome with chrome rims. Just look at all the chick magnets out there, and you’ll quickly focus in on the rims. They’re the envy of the crowd. Notice how the chicks are drawn to them like a moth to a flame. It doesn’t matter what style, make, or model of car it is. It can even be an old rusty beater, but it still looks awesome with chrome rims. The chicks don’t hover to chump rides with feeble factory stock wheels. After seeing the local’s reaction, you’ll want some rims. First, you have to size up the rims to fit your car. You have to figure out the size and offset first. Fender interference may be a problem. This, however, is quickly taken care of by some fender flares. After that, get some ideas out of catalogs and online resources. You’ll be amazed at all the options out there. There’s something for everyone. You have to determine what will add to the look of your machine. Take some pictures, and hold them up to your ride. Figure out what will make a great statement. After doing a little poking around, you’ll answer question “Are chrome rims still cool?” with most certainly yes, they are. They make a car look like its going 80 just standing still. They add style and suave to your machine, showing the world you have a certain pizzazz the chumps lack. Tony Bennett is a 190 year old crooner, but he still gets the chicks because he’s got chrome rims. Chrome rims don’t have to cost a fortune if you know where to look. Check out the classified, along with some recycling yards. Odds are good you’ll find some beauties for your machine. If you want a piece of the action, get some chrome, brother, get some chrome.
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