Winter Wheels

[Rockytfox]

So I just bought some ck375 replicas but I'm curious about what to do in the winter. The guy at the garage said I should definitely take them off but I'm skeptical. Can't I just wash them after I drive through the salted snow? What has your experience been?

Btw, I live in Kansas City so we do see some good winter weather here...not quite like Florida winters.

 

[felixgun]

I hear washing them off afterwards really helps their lifespan.

 

[07Burb]

In the past I've had good luck with just keeping on top of keeping the rims washed and polished in the winter time and you should be good.

 

[Gzes]

id rather put some cheap pos rims besides you would have 2x the sets incase you need the other set

 

[OHSIXX]

I leave mine on year round-we get a shit ton of salt dropped on the roads up here too. When/if it goes out--I just grab a bucket of hot water and rinse off the rims afterwards at least. Mine still look as good as when I picked up the truck.

I guess it all depends if your budget will allow for a 'winter set' too....

 

[07Burb]

I've lived in KC my whole life and never had "winter rims". I've just kept on top of keeping my rims cleaned and polished and never had an issue

 

[soulsea]

I'm just not sure as to the quality of the aftermarket chrome application process on those specific rims ... until someone actually goes through a couple of winters with them on it'll be hard to tell.

All my chrome rims have fared great during DC winters, but i wash them regularly. I know that even oem chrome will peel and flake if they're not quickly cleaned after whatever salt or chemicals they use to clear the road gets on them.

 

[drroy]

if you are good about cleaning your wheels you should be OK. if you dont plan on keeping on top of that, a set of winter wheels will prololong the life of your chrome