Non-Tech Question about Wheels

[NC Tom]

Planning  a future wheel swap and I have a question.

 

I know the younger (and less cool :teehee: )  MJ owners are repulsed by the idea, but are there any direct-fit wheel options in CHROME? Has Jeep release any OEM chrome wheels?

[HOrnbrod]

 

The Jeep ZJ "Teardrop" wheels had a chrome option back in the day. Probably some others too. Plus several wheel retailers sell aftermarket Jeep chrome wheels.

[Jeep Driver]

 

 

http://comancheclub.com/topic/52639-my-88-mj/

 

 

 

Nothing wrong with that at all. 

 

 

You should do whatever you want to your truck. 

[87Warrior]

Whenever I get a lot of extra time, I will finish polishing these Moab wheels. Not chrome, but polished aluminum is close!

 

[NC Tom]

Thanks for the input. @87 Warrior, I'm thinking I might have go that route too.

[shelbyluvv]

_{I had a TJ that had chrome steel wheels from the factory. You will be hard pressed to find any factory chromies anymore. Now everyone thinks blacking everything out is stylish. I think it shows a lack of creativity.}

[HOrnbrod]

_{I had a TJ that had chrome steel wheels from the factory. You will be hard pressed to find any factory chromies anymore. Now everyone thing blacking everything out is stylish. I think it shows a lack of creativity.}

 

Herd mentality.

 

“Sheep only need a single flock, but people need two: one to belong to and make them feel comfortable, and another to blame all of society’s problems on.”    -James Rozoff

 

[FrankTheDog]

Some TJ Rubicons had chrome Moab's, I think 2003's.

Also 1998 5.9 ZJ's had a nice looking chrome 5 spoke wheel.

[shelbyluvv]

Some TJ Rubicons had chrome Moab's, I think 2003's.

Also 1998 5.9 ZJ's had a nice looking chrome 5 spoke wheel.

 

Moabs only came is silver painted. The only difference in them are with the ridge or without.

 

The 5.9 ZJ ran the Silverstar which were silver. It was also the same wheel that came on the 2001 Anniversary Edition Jeeps.

 

Sir Sam has a great resource for wheel info.

http://colorado4wheel.com/jeepwheels/

[NC Tom]

Found these on ebay.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-OEM-NEW-JEEP-WRANGLER-Cherokee-Liberty-CHROME-Alloy-Wheels-82205897-/272532672697?hash=item3f743690b9:g:jekAAOSwbYZXfWrk&vxp=mtr

 

I like 'em! Would like to find a set locally.

[87Warrior]

Moabs only came is silver painted. The only difference in them are with the ridge or without.

That's not quite right. 2003 and some early 2004 Rubis had machined Moabs, obviously without ridges. My September '02 build 2003 Rubi is still sporting the stock machined Moabs that the clearcoat is peeling on. The poor things have taken a beating from the trails. IMHO they are the best looking Moab wheel available, but darn near impossible to find a clean set.

[DesertRat1991]

These always catch my eye when browsing ebay:

 

Chrome 5-star

[shelbyluvv]

 

Moabs only came is silver painted. The only difference in them are with the ridge or without.

That's not quite right. 2003 and some early 2004 Rubis had machined Moabs, obviously without ridges. My September '02 build 2003 Rubi is still sporting the stock machined Moabs that the clearcoat is peeling on. The poor things have taken a beating from the trails. IMHO they are the best looking Moab wheel available, but darn near impossible to find a clean set.

 

I have the bare/clear wheels on my truck. They still are not chrome and they have the cutouts painted silver. That was my point. They are not chrome plated.

[NC Tom]

These always catch my eye when browsing ebay:

 

Chrome 5-star

 

I have those now in the machined finish. I've considered a high polish. A lot of work!