Wheels, Brakes, Tires and Suspension Open discussion for tires/rims/lowering springs/brakes etc...

Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

Thread Tools
 
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 04-07-2016 | 08:49 AM
caseydeankopp's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: Pillow, Pennsylvania
Default Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

So here it is, my 2004 w/ 51,000 on it.
I bought an entire set of 4 factory wheels and had them powder coated chrome. Bought brand new Continentals, tpms monitors, and a set of red aluminum caliper covers.
I put everything on yesterday and went for a drive and all is good. ....
I got compliments all the time before, I can only imagine how people are going to react now that I've got some bling going on! !
 
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 04-07-2016 | 08:50 AM
daveesrt6's Avatar
Forum Regular
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 679
Likes: 10
From: Australia
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

Wow that works :-)
 
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 04-07-2016 | 08:51 AM
caseydeankopp's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: Pillow, Pennsylvania
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !


Originally Posted by caseydeankopp
So here it is, my 2004 w/ 51,000 on it.
I bought an entire set of 4 factory wheels and had them powder coated chrome. Bought brand new Continentals, tpms monitors, and a set of red aluminum caliper covers.
I put everything on yesterday and went for a drive and all is good. ....
I got compliments all the time before, I can only imagine how people are going to react now that I've got some bling going on! !
 
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 04-07-2016 | 08:58 AM
caseydeankopp's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: Pillow, Pennsylvania
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !


Originally Posted by daveesrt6
Wow that works :-)
Thanks man, I'm really happy with the new look. ...=)
 
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 04-07-2016 | 09:09 AM
Billto's Avatar
Forum Regular
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 388
Likes: 5
From: Weymouth, MA
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

Originally Posted by caseydeankopp


Thanks man, I'm really happy with the new look. ...=)
Nice pipes also Casey. Loud I hope. I had a Magna Flo cat back system installed last year LOVE IT.
Bill T.
 
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 04-07-2016 | 09:14 AM
caseydeankopp's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: Pillow, Pennsylvania
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

Originally Posted by Billto
Nice pipes also Casey. Loud I hope. I had a Magna Flo cat back system installed last year LOVE IT.
Bill T.
This is a Borla cat back, and it's not loud at all, just alot "throatier". ...They're website described it like just turning up the bass on your stereo, it doesn't really get louder, it just sounds alot better and reminds you that you have a sweet Benz v6 under the hood. . =)
 
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 04-07-2016 | 01:41 PM
autumnmass's Avatar
Forum Regular
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 650
Likes: 0
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

Very nice! Did you have any problems with getting the TPMS to work?
 
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 04-08-2016 | 08:55 PM
Power Sedan's Avatar
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 247
Likes: 1
From: Wisconsin
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

That's looks phenomenal! That will certainly make a statement!
 
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 04-08-2016 | 09:01 PM
caseydeankopp's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
From: Pillow, Pennsylvania
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

Originally Posted by autumnmass
Very nice! Did you have any problems with getting the TPMS to work?
I didn't have any trouble at all with the tpms. I've driven it about 100 miles with the new wheels, tires and tpms and so far, no light on the dash.
I haven't tested it by leaving air out though. ....
I'll try it once it's a little warmer out. ...
=)
 
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 04-13-2016 | 06:24 PM
Kodebuster's Avatar
Forum Regular
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 531
Likes: 3
From: NY City & Orlando, Florida
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

Was wondering if those are the MGP caliper covers from their website ( https://www.calipercovers.com/ ) or some other brand..???

Also the price paid, as the website for MGP has the Xfire covers at $230 for a set of four (4), red or black.

Seems a little steep, but I'm guessing that's their going rate...

Your wheels look outstanding...!!!

Also did you install the covers, as the install looks pretty straight forward on the MGP website...??

Any info provided on make, where purchased, and install, is appreciated...

Thanx
 

Last edited by Kodebuster; 04-13-2016 at 06:33 PM.
  #11 (permalink)  
Old 04-15-2016 | 01:59 AM
InfernoRedXfire's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 7,951
Likes: 9
From: Dallas, the Republic of Texas
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

Looks great!
 
  #12 (permalink)  
Old 04-15-2016 | 07:51 AM
dedwards0323's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 8,244
Likes: 645
From: Upstate SC
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

Originally Posted by Kodebuster
Was wondering if those are the MGP caliper covers from their website ( https://www.calipercovers.com/ ) or some other brand..???

Also the price paid, as the website for MGP has the Xfire covers at $230 for a set of four (4), red or black.

Seems a little steep, but I'm guessing that's their going rate...

Your wheels look outstanding...!!!

Also did you install the covers, as the install looks pretty straight forward on the MGP website...??

Any info provided on make, where purchased, and install, is appreciated...

Thanx
I've got a black set of the MGP caliper covers on my 2007; has the Crossfire lettering on the covers. Install is really simple & straight forward. I bought from an authorized retailer for MGP. There are several on Amazon or look at eBay. You'll save probably $30-$40 vs. direct buy from MGP. I got my set for < $200.

I've also got a red set on my 2006 F-150 STX 4x4 Flareside and has the Ford Logo machined on the covers.

Later,
 
  #13 (permalink)  
Old 04-15-2016 | 09:03 AM
ZX2 Nick's Avatar
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 274
Likes: 10
From: Clinton, Michigan
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

I expected something very cheesy, it looks really good. The chrome and white is a really good combination.
 
  #14 (permalink)  
Old 04-15-2016 | 11:57 PM
ZH SRT6's Avatar
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 73
Likes: 4
From: Holland, Ohio, USA
Question Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

Originally Posted by caseydeankopp
I didn't have any trouble at all with the tpms. I've driven it about 100 miles with the new wheels, tires and tpms and so far, no light on the dash.
I haven't tested it by leaving air out though. ....
I'll try it once it's a little warmer out. ...
=)
Looks great, thanks for sharing! Details, please, about how you did the new TPMS sensors? The documented way people here point to is use only OEM-type Schrader units, which then also requires finding Chrysler dealership DRB III scan tool plus Crossfire-Sprinter multiplexer cable plus Crossfire software card. This is what it takes to "relearn" the on-vehicle electronics to the new TPMS sensor IDs.

I would like to find if anyone has used the newer clone-able sensors, which can be programmed with the previous sensor IDs.

Which way did you use?
 
  #15 (permalink)  
Old 04-17-2016 | 03:27 PM
Kodebuster's Avatar
Forum Regular
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 531
Likes: 3
From: NY City & Orlando, Florida
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

Originally Posted by dedwards0323
I've got a black set of the MGP caliper covers on my 2007; has the Crossfire lettering on the covers. Install is really simple & straight forward. I bought from an authorized retailer for MGP. There are several on Amazon or look at eBay. You'll save probably $30-$40 vs. direct buy from MGP. I got my set for < $200.

I've also got a red set on my 2006 F-150 STX 4x4 Flareside and has the Ford Logo machined on the covers.

Later,
Thanx for the info...

I was gonna paint my existing calipers red, but to be honest, the MGP Covers seem like a simpler straight forward fix.

Paint kits can be had for around $30 bucks, but the covers look much better, and alot less messy than screwing with paint.

As they say, you get what you pay for ($30 versus $200)...

Thanx Again...
 
  #16 (permalink)  
Old 04-18-2016 | 01:57 PM
Mackel's Avatar
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 272
Likes: 3
From: Spartanburg, SC
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

Very nice, caseydeankopp. Very nice.
I'm an old old-school guy who loves the chrome wheels.
These are chrome plate (the old fashioned way) done in 2005.
Be sure not to use any chrome polish on your powder coat wheels.
Just the stuff you use on the paint on your car. Chrome polish
will ruin them.

You'll have to click on the thumbnail to get the big picture.
I can't seem to get a full size image in my post.
 
Attached Images
File Type: jpeg
20150109a_152844.jpeg (612.1 KB, 30 views)
  #17 (permalink)  
Old 04-21-2016 | 10:51 PM
Crossroader's Avatar
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: USA
Default Re: Chrome wheels, fresh tires! !

awesome combination of tires and chrome wheels. looks great on your car
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sailorjoe
Cars For Sale - Archive
3
01-29-2016 01:00 PM
Jim T
Cars For Sale - Archive
0
02-07-2015 02:01 PM
Blaiseshimmer
Cars For Sale - Archive
13
08-19-2014 02:07 PM
stevena
Cars For Sale - Archive
0
10-01-2009 05:32 PM
kevpain
Cars For Sale - Archive
10
06-19-2009 04:22 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:57 AM.