Why not chrome?
 

Ok, im definatly not trying to start anything in here, but i just noticed that *most* people on these forums don't like chrome rims on a civic. Now thats definatly fine with me, everyone has their opinions. But i was just interested in why. Just a curious question. Thanks.

I think the reason that most don't like chrome is that the civic is an economy car and chrome rims are normally associated with luxury cars or SUV's. I, however don't hate chrome as long as it's done the right way. You're ride for example, looks pretty good with the chrome wheels.

I think it depends on the color of the car. Theres a guy no here with a blue civic and chrome rims and it looks AWESOME, i think his name is like JMoney LOL.

I think the blue civic can pull off chrome the best, and maybe the red, but the red isnt deep enough for it i dont think.

it depends on the style of rims too..

Chrome is Heavy!!!!

I've just always believe chrome belongs on more luxury cars.

I think Polised aluminum looks better any way, it has a Glow to it where chrome is just like a mirror.

Hey, well thanks!!

OK, i can understand if you are more into spead, then you definatly wouldnt want chrome, it is crazy heavy, i have to carry mine up three flights for storage during the winter, it sucks!!!!

My friend has a red 300zx and he just put chrome 18's on it. His motto is "bling ya ass in chrome and then pass ya with my 200 shot of nx express!!!!"

haha, it looks damn good though.

I don't like it because its heavy, its a pain to take care of and it just looks gawdy. The mirror thing just turns me off. I really don't think it wheels need to be so darn noticable. If I had to choose a bright shiny finish... I'd go for either diamond cut (Like Volk GT-P) or a machined finish (like the 00 Si wheels). But I don't really like shiny. I've got one set of dull grey, and another anthracite.

I dont like it because I think it doesnt look right for the car we have. If your going for a "import racer" look, and you have chromies, it just doesnt look right. But, thats just my opinion. If your driving a navi, escalade, yukon, beamer, or benz, one of those nice luxury cars, I'd probably put some 22" chromies on them or something. I just dont think it looks right on our cars, since its not exactly a luxury car.

chrome rims are heavy. most chrome rims look like crap on civics except this on
http://www.7thgencivic.com/memberrid...owsig.jpg?4919
:D

I'm not much for chrome rims on anything. For practical purposes, chrome rims are heavy and hard to maintain. But mainly, I think chrome rims are ghetto. Of course this is subjective, if you like chrome, by all means, knock yourself out -- for me, I'd prefer all silver rims or silver rims with machined lips.

I also think that chrome rims are not pratical. Too heavy plus I can't justify paying more.

chromes just a little too flashy for my liking. Ive seen it look good on sport compacts before, but its rare.

I think everyone has the wrong outlook on chrome wheels being heavy, a friend of mine had a set of 17X7 wheels with 205/40-17 tires and they weighed in at 48 lbs per wheel with tire. On my 7th gen I had a set of 18X7's (Chrome) with 215/35-18 tires, each wheel weighed 47 lbs. The 17 inch wheel even looked like it would weigh less than my huge ass spokes but it did'nt. Remember the chrome should'nt weigh any more than the paint or clearcoat on your wheel, its very thin. Any way here is my black Civ on my old 18X7 Niche Spitfire's.

47lbs wheel + Tire? damn thats heavy.

My wheel/tire combo runs about 32lbs Street (205/40R17) 17X7" wheel.

My race set up is more like 27lbs (205/50R15) 15X6.5

just my $0.02 but i think if so one wants to shine a little with some chrome then got for :D it but i like light rims- going to sell tenzos soon for some spoon wheels only :_bow: 8 something lbs. per wheel not incl. tire

That is so ****ing heavy. :tdown: 18s on a Civic also means it's not meant to go faster in any case.

Look at a Civic. It's a cheap car.

Look at chrome, it's a relatively expensive material founded on cars that look more expensive/luxurious so it works. All you'd do is make the wheels look more expensive than the car if you put it on a Civic. :tdown:

It's not my cup of coffee. Hell, it's not even my goddamn cup.

5 reasons not to put chrome rims on a civic. (i should know, i had 17" chrome rims on my civic for 6 months and sold them promptly, even though i took a $600 loss i was content i had got rid of them)

1 - they slow your acceleration times down dramatically(chrome is the heaviest of all finishes)

2 - they cause you to burn more gas and put more stress on your brakes(wearing them out quicker) this is even more so with larger rims (eg. 18" or 19").

3 - the chrome finish is very sensitive to rock chips and the elements and will not last as long as painted rims(all chrome rims will eventually peel and have been known to peel in less than a year with some of the cheaper brands eg. american eagle, unlimited etc.)

4 - the chrome finish makes the entire rim more brittle and prone to cracking. hitting a big pothole could result in a cracked rim(which in most cases is not repairable).

5 - they just don't look right on a civic. chrome rims belong on american luxury cars and the civic is on the opposite end of that spectrum(i thought they would look good but after i put them on my car i had second thoughts)

" they just don't look right on a civic. chrome rims belong on american luxury cars and the civic is on the opposite end of that spectrum(i thought they would look good but after i put them on my car i had second thoughts)"

agreed

I disagree with "American" luxory cars.

Lexus, Infinity, Mercedes (of course them) and BMW can pull off a sweet look with chrome rims. Acura can, too. (RSX/Integra doesn't qualify.)

I've seen OLD vans LITERALLY pull of chrome rims better than Civics EVER could.

The only Honda I think that can sometimes pull off big chrome rims with a drop (big plus for tints) is the 6th Gen Accord coupe. I've seen some sweet Accords (especially black ones) with nice chrome rims but design is everything to pull it off.

2 words.. bling bling... if u can afford chrome.. u shouldnt be driving a civic...

chrome is nice. i have chromies. my chromies are ugly. my chomies came with the car. my chromies are better than stock... i think.

y buy sum racer wheels if are cars arent fast to begin with? oh well.

my chromies are 17in with a 40 sidewall and i have driven over and thru many many pot holes and my chromies are not bent. i used to drive pretty crazy and do sum crazy things and my chromies arent cracked. i have raced a few neons, civics, ..etc. and i didnt lose , my chromies arent holdin' me down. i have driven over 10,000 miles with my chromies and who knows how many with the previous owner and my chromies are holdin up.

soo if u like chrome go with it.

i can afford chrome and i will be driving my civic. look out for my 18in RH Evolution CHROME c5s comming soon to a 7thgen near you.

Why do people keep saying our cars are slow?

http://www.lvrscca.org/photo3/autox_...troyer_jpg.jpg

Mine's plenty fast for my class (STS) Currently 2nd in points for the year..... :rockon:

okokok lemme rephrase , slow in straight lines with out FI or swap. , better?

i got me some chrome rims also....it all depends on what you want. i HATE the gunmetal/hyperblack/steelie look, so i wanted something different. i think if its done right (i.e. right rim) then it will look good. i have hit countless potholes, and bumps and cracks and everything that cal trans has thrown onto the streets, or has failed to clean/fix. my rims are FINE!! never cracked, never bent, the chrome is still shiny as ever. (well underneath all the dirt and ish).

my only complaint is that its a constant battle to keep clean. and im lazy....thats all. but i like em...i personally think it looks way better than gunmetal rims. jmo, don't hate on me....

Everyone (almost) likes to base a car's worth on straightline speed - but the people into imports talk shit about domestics as the majority of them could pound on imports.

But I guess it can't be helped. Everyone has their view on the "real way" power from a car should be used as the majority thinks it comes without really needing a steering wheel. Everyone and their momma wants to base it on drag racing so everyone and their mommas agree the Civic is slow.

Hope that answers your question.

Dude... where did you find a 10 lb 17" tire?
I thought I remember saying your 17's were over 20 lbs.. what gives?

My wheels are 15 lbs, and about 37 with the tires on... I thought that was pretty damn light.
I would believe the Rota/Falken combo at 32 though... is it a typo?