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I was looking at buying a set of rims online. 2007 Madonna 20′ Rims
The picture shows 5 lugs on the rims…I have a 2007 envoy and it has 6 lugs…Before i ask about the rims is there anyway i could fit these on my envoy being 5 lug and my envoy uses 6?
Thanks

How are chrome rims made? Well I would assume there is more then one way. The way that I have seen in most shops is by some sort of CNC, CAD/CAM machine. Both are very similar. CNC machines work mostly by numbers and a user programs in numbers, and then a robotic arm, cutting tool cuts a part to a certain shape. The CAM machines are mostly what I see making rims today. The design is drawn up on a computer, and then the machine cuts out the rim by using the dimensions programed into the drawing on the computer. The programs used to make this are normally called CAD, or computer aided design, and it is normally called CAM when used in conjunction with a machine to make a part. It works the same way with a robotic arm cutting the piece out of a die(pre-made rim that was formed with a mold). After the rim is cut out, then if it has not already been chromed, there is a few steps to this process. It is normally done by a dipping process and I believe layers of Nichol go own the rim before the actual chrome. I have seen it done, but it has been a while, but I do remember that they had to dip the rims/parts a few times using different processes before it was actually “chromed”. There may be other ways to do it. I believe this is the most proper way manufactures do this to get a true chromed product. Also note that many products can be polished to give a chrome work, but although they do get confused a lot, polishing a metal like aluminum or stainless steel is different then chrome and side by side can be easily reveal differences. Though all metals have they’re characteristics, so many well look different when polished. When a product is actually chromed it should come out with a much greater similarity as long as the same procedures were used. Well I hope this helps…..

rims and radio? the whole car will be stolen!

my brother called me and said he knew someone who had chrome 17 inch rims with tires for 200 bucks. i have a champagne (gold) 2003 c240. i wanted to get black rims for my car if anything, but should i get the chrome since 200 bucks is such a good price? thanks

Check with auto salvage yards and tire retailers, a lot of them take trades on new rims.

Chrome, “18, and lightweight do not compute. Chrome adds weight, “18s are heavier than “17s. are heavier than “16s. Not to mention the tires are adding weight too. What kind of ride are we even talking about? Car, truck, make and model? You can look at tirerack.com or check a local custom wheel shop for what fits your ride, and check out what race cars are running, not many “18s on them.

I’ve had my truck for like 4 years and the rims are starting to chip, they have these bumps on them, even though I polish them. You can’t really see it from far but up close you can see it and feel it