Aftermarket wheels

[Shawnlh]

Found tons on other threads on this, but have not been able to find what I'm looking for. I'm wanting to stay with stock staggered sizes (2022 GT Elite, 19" wheels). But I'm old school, I want shiny wheels. Brushed or polished sealed aluminum would be great, don't think I want chrome as there life is generally short. I've been surfing for hours and found nothing. Anyone know where I can find what I'm after while trying to stay at 500 or less per?

 

[MerlintheMad]

But, the OEM wheels are shiny. You could have them stripped and refinished to remove the gun metal between the spokes. Then seal them up.

 

[Shawnlh]

But, the OEM wheels are shiny. You could have them stripped and refinished to remove the gun metal between the spokes. Then seal them up.

Thought of that, just not sure if the cost would be close to the same a new ones. Was also thinking of using OEM wheels for winter rubbers.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Well, a powder coated wheel runs c. $125; this includes blasting the original surface down to the metal. It seems to me that polishing a completely stripped alloy wheel and sealing it couldn't cost much more than powder coating, but I don't know.

 

[Shawnlh]

I'll check into it.

 

[RogueIV]

Well, a powder coated wheel runs c. $125; this includes blasting the original surface down to the metal. It seems to me that polishing a completely stripped alloy wheel and sealing it couldn't cost much more than powder coating, but I don't know.

Polishing costs a bit more than just powdercoating. Most painted wheels aren't perfectly smooth under the paint and polishing takes a good amount of time to do. It does look great when done though.

There are plenty of polished wheel options out there if you look. I'd ask one of our vendors here. I've had a good experience with @GetYourWheels as they'll work with you and give you suggestions based on what you tell them you're looking for.

 

[2dope4ya]

this is my Kia Stinger GT 3.3L

 

[AwesumPurson]

View attachment 63526this is my Kia Stinger GT 3.3L

Bold, different, I like it. Didn't know I liked copper on black.

 

[MerlintheMad]

View attachment 63526this is my Kia Stinger GT 3.3L

And your wheels get first place in "most finicky to clean". Hah.

 

[RogueIV]

Bold, different, I like it. Didn't know I liked copper on black.

that's more of a gold. black and gold are kind of a classic combo