Another wheel identify crisis
08-11-2015, 03:54 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: San Francisco California
Posts: 39
Hello Folks, 
The size of the wheel will be stamped or cast on the inside of the wheel. For ease of identification it is also available on the sidewall of the tire. It will be the number to the right of the R. Example: P225/50R17, the 17 represents the Car wheel size in inches.
They are the same Wheels the one ending in N is a new after-market replica and the Wheel without the N is a OEM reconditioned Wheel.
An OE wheel is one that was originally installed on the vehicle at the time of manufacture.
A replica wheel is a wheel manufactured to match the look and fit of the OE wheel, but not necessarily made or installed by the original manufacturer.
The Wheel in the picture is either Chrome or Chrome clad
Chrome Wheel The surface of chrome wheels is the most durable of all finishes. Although the chrome finish is thin, it is very strong and resistant to damage. However, in the colder climates, chrome has a tendency to peel from salted roads along with the freezing and thawing of water. Most chrome wheel finishes resemble those of a typical kitchen faucet, which in most cases is also chrome.
Chrome Clad Wheel The surface of a chrome clad wheel might look a chrome wheel, but this wheel is actually an aluminum wheel backing with a chromed plastic facing adhered to the wheel. The easiest way to tell if you have a chrome clad wheel is to tap on the wheel with your fingernail and listen if it sounds like plastic, its likely chrome clad.
Hope the above given details were helpful in solving your issue.
The size of the wheel will be stamped or cast on the inside of the wheel. For ease of identification it is also available on the sidewall of the tire. It will be the number to the right of the R. Example: P225/50R17, the 17 represents the Car wheel size in inches.
They are the same Wheels the one ending in N is a new after-market replica and the Wheel without the N is a OEM reconditioned Wheel.
An OE wheel is one that was originally installed on the vehicle at the time of manufacture.
A replica wheel is a wheel manufactured to match the look and fit of the OE wheel, but not necessarily made or installed by the original manufacturer.
The Wheel in the picture is either Chrome or Chrome clad
Chrome Wheel The surface of chrome wheels is the most durable of all finishes. Although the chrome finish is thin, it is very strong and resistant to damage. However, in the colder climates, chrome has a tendency to peel from salted roads along with the freezing and thawing of water. Most chrome wheel finishes resemble those of a typical kitchen faucet, which in most cases is also chrome.
Chrome Clad Wheel The surface of a chrome clad wheel might look a chrome wheel, but this wheel is actually an aluminum wheel backing with a chromed plastic facing adhered to the wheel. The easiest way to tell if you have a chrome clad wheel is to tap on the wheel with your fingernail and listen if it sounds like plastic, its likely chrome clad.
Hope the above given details were helpful in solving your issue.
Last edited by shanewilsonjr; 08-11-2015 at 03:58 AM.
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