20" Chrome Wheels Cracking

[spiral gray]

2 of my 20" chrome wheels on my 2010 Silverado have cracks in the chrome near the center of the wheel. Anyone else with this problem? This must be covered in the warranty.

 

Thanks, Spiral Gray

[MS3DALE]

We've replaced a couple sets here under warranty,they were cracking in the same place...in the center near the lug nuts.

For the record....It is just the plastic chrome hub cap that is cracking,not the aluminum wheel itself,there is no safety issue.

Also,GM ask for the old wheels to be returned for evaluation,so they know there is a issue.

[pm26]

Are these "chrome clad" wheels or actual chromed alloy wheels?

[MS3DALE]

Are these "chrome clad" wheels or actual chromed alloy wheels?

They are chrome cladded,thats why I said its the plastic hub cap thats cracking and not the wheel itself.

[spiral gray]

Is the chrome clad glued to the aluminum wheel or is the chrome clad easy to remove? Also, what does the aluminum wheel look like under the chrome?

 

Thanks, Spiral Gray

[MS3DALE]

Is the chrome clad glued to the aluminum wheel or is the chrome clad easy to remove? Also, what does the aluminum wheel look like under the chrome?

 

Thanks, Spiral Gray

 

Yes,The chrome clad cover is glued to the wheel,I don't know how hard it is to remove but I'm sure you could if you want.

I have no idea what the wheel looks like underneath.

[flyboyron]

You guys are making me worried. Now I have to go and check my rims..............when it stops raining. LOL

[2010LTZ4x4]

Is the chrome clad glued to the aluminum wheel or is the chrome clad easy to remove? Also, what does the aluminum wheel look like under the chrome?

 

Thanks, Spiral Gray

 

Yes,The chrome clad cover is glued to the wheel,I don't know how hard it is to remove but I'm sure you could if you want.

I have no idea what the wheel looks like underneath.

 

 

 

This is what the clad wheels look like with the chrome removed.

I m sure they could be polished up to a nice shine.

 

[neto1978]

thank god, the way he wrote I thought it was the alloy...

 

We've replaced a couple sets here under warranty,they were cracking in the same place...in the center near the lug nuts.

For the record....It is just the plastic chrome hub cap that is cracking,not the aluminum wheel itself,there is no safety issue.

Also,GM ask for the old wheels to be returned for evaluation,so they know there is a issue.

[neto1978]

I searched and found out that I prefer the 2007-2008 20" wheels...I hate the idea of plastic crhome clad on a wheel...

 

thank god, the way he wrote I thought it was the alloy...

 

We've replaced a couple sets here under warranty,they were cracking in the same place...in the center near the lug nuts.

For the record....It is just the plastic chrome hub cap that is cracking,not the aluminum wheel itself,there is no safety issue.

Also,GM ask for the old wheels to be returned for evaluation,so they know there is a issue.

 

[falcon598]

This is what the clad wheels look like with the chrome removed.

I m sure they could be polished up to a nice shine.

 

 

 

actually, i almost like that better than with the chrome clad on it :O

[BLACK REV 800 X]

How did you remove the chrome?

[Egghaus]

Wow those wheels look great with the matte gray finish. They remind me of the old Impala SS wheels.

[neto1978]

Is it the chevy silverado clad's?

how did you took it off?

tks

 

Is the chrome clad glued to the aluminum wheel or is the chrome clad easy to remove? Also, what does the aluminum wheel look like under the chrome?

 

Thanks, Spiral Gray

 

Yes,The chrome clad cover is glued to the wheel,I don't know how hard it is to remove but I'm sure you could if you want.

I have no idea what the wheel looks like underneath.

 

 

 

This is what the clad wheels look like with the chrome removed.

I m sure they could be polished up to a nice shine.

 

 

[az'03Silverado]

Yeah dude, spray some clear on those and they'd be pretty hot on the truck.