[BryanB]

My black car needs a bright finished wheel (IMO), but I love(d) my Boss 338.

Solution- I bought some 20x8.5 and 20x10 Black (which would also have looked FANTASTIC) and sent them away to be PVD'd. I would like chrome, but this was far cheaper without all the headaches of Chrome. No pitting or peeling!

Pictures coming when they're on the car.

 

[sferrv6]

That sounds like a great idea! Can't wait to see them. I've been debating whether to get chrome or black 338's for my Torred. Sounds like I can go with the cheaper black ones (since I'm leaning towards black) and if I'm not happy or want a change I can do the same thing you did.

So how much is it gonna cost you if you don't mind me asking...

 

[Highwayflyer]

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Can I ask whats PVD is ?

 

[sferrv6]

PVD stands for Physical Vapor Deposition. Below is a link to one of many companies that do this work...

American PVD - Home

 

[Highwayflyer]

wheels

Bryan are they doing the lip also or just the spokes ? I think they will be real pretty on your ride.

 

[BryanB]

Just got them back today...Couple of pics of one 20x10....now to find tires.

 

[BryanB]

Resize and you can see how PVD looks rather orange-peel. I don't care, they look GREAT and no pitting or peeling!!

 

[BryanB]

I really gotta learn how to do the thumbnail size...LOL

 

[BryanB]

 

[thomasgf]

So with this PVD process it is cheaper to buy non-chrome wheels and have them PVD?

 

[BryanB]

Possibly...It was for me. It depends on the wheels, shipping, cost of the PVD, etc..
Send a PM for details.

 

[Highwayflyer]

wheels

Those look real sweet, did they do the lips also ? I cant tell from the pics. how long till we get to see em on the car ? I am really impressed

 

[BryanB]

yep, the whole thing looks like chrome. Gotta buy tires. I'd like to hold out until I can get a set of Continental Conti-trac DWS, but they're on eternal back-order.

 

[BryanB]

Well I got them on...too bad the weather sucks. Oh well, at least they won't be ruined. I went to a tire store and found a guy willing to spend some time on the phone and found some NEW 295/40-20 and 245/45-20 Continental DWS for me. I told him to get 'em before he even quoted price. BTW...Don't do that!

 

[ONTHEFENCE]

The no pitting or peeling is really great especially if your vehicle is exposed to salt in the winter. Just be careful to avoid getting curb rash.

 

[Highwayflyer]

wheels

yeah those do look good on the black, need to see some good pics when the weather gets better.

 

[Fuguar]

Very nice! How do those tires work in the light snow? I am considering a set. I don't intend on driving the Challenger in the snow, but you never know when you get caught up in some unexpectedly.

 

[BryanB]

Tires are awesome in the snow. Here it is cleaned up. NEEDS LOWERING!

 

[Highwayflyer]

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your car looks great, sure stands out with the snow in the back ground. we are having a blizzard here right now its 9 degrees. It was 76 on saturday

 

[Fuguar]

Very nice.

Drive safe out there.