SICK of my bling!!

[jmsspratlin]

Originally Posted by Boss Hoss

if you plan on wheeling i think the rockstars are made to where they are verry succeptable to carnage. Would look nice...you could also have your current rims pc'd if your stuck on black.

Why would you say that, are they not tough? Also, wouldn't powder coating cost alot and also be quite troublesome with them already being chrome? I'm just thinking that they are already broken down enough with the chroming process, would stripping them again to powdercoat now futher reduce their strength? Just curious. Thanks though, I will also check out the SMA brush guard you were speaking of. Thanks bro....Jamie

[flyin6]

I just don't get this whole Bling thing. Makes no sense to me. The Hummer product is targeted to off road, and is in fact one of the worlds most capable of off road vehicles.
I don't see any chrome on combat vehicles, of which Hummers make up a large percentage. I also don't see chrome on tree trunks or on rocks (at least not naturally occuring), so how did this start?
Do you really need a hummer to stand out in traffic, hmmm... don't think so, it's quite a statement as is. For my part it's function first and a clean apperanace is good enough. Nice paint is OK, although it won't stay that way for long off roading, but that's OK. When I think for the cost of all that horrible looking chrome, you could have gotten better tires, a rack, off road accessories, it just doesn't make sense.
But this is America and I guess it's the diversity that makes it such an interesting place!

[jmsspratlin]

Originally Posted by flyin6

I just don't get this whole Bling thing. Makes no sense to me. The Hummer product is targeted to off road, and is in fact one of the worlds most capable of off road vehicles.
I don't see any chrome on combat vehicles, of which Hummers make up a large percentage. I also don't see chrome on tree trunks or on rocks (at least not naturally occuring), so how did this start?
Do you really need a hummer to stand out in traffic, hmmm... don't think so, it's quite a statement as is. For my part it's function first and a clean apperanace is good enough. Nice paint is OK, although it won't stay that way for long off roading, but that's OK. When I think for the cost of all that horrible looking chrome, you could have gotten better tires, a rack, off road accessories, it just doesn't make sense.
But this is America and I guess it's the diversity that makes it such an interesting place!

[Boss Hoss]

Originally Posted by jmsspratlin

Why would you say that, are they not tough? Also, wouldn't powder coating cost alot and also be quite troublesome with them already being chrome? I'm just thinking that they are already broken down enough with the chroming process, would stripping them again to powdercoat now futher reduce their strength? Just curious. Thanks though, I will also check out the SMA brush guard you were speaking of. Thanks bro....Jamie

I didnt think too much about the Rockstars not being a good choice for wheeling, but when i saw them in person i realized it would not be a good idea at all. Have a look at the Rockstars compared to the Deisels....there is so much rim exposed to rock rash on the Rockstars as opposed to the Diesels which only have the lip exposed. My rims are kinda like the diesels in the fact that lips is the only part really exposed and i have had very little carnage to my rims. Im running a 13.50 wide tire so perhaps the width helps protect the tim but i have had good luck with my setup for wheeling.

[jmsspratlin]

Originally Posted by Boss Hoss

I didnt think too much about the Rockstars not being a good choice for wheeling, but when i saw them in person i realized it would not be a good idea at all. Have a look at the Rockstars compared to the Deisels....there is so much rim exposed to rock rash on the Rockstars as opposed to the Diesels which only have the lip exposed. My rims are kinda like the diesels in the fact that lips is the only part really exposed and i have had very little carnage to my rims. Im running a 13.50 wide tire so perhaps the width helps protect the tim but i have had good luck with my setup for wheeling.

Thanks man....Jamie

Bling and black make a great combo!

[jmsspratlin]

Originally Posted by Steve - SanJose

Bling and black make a great combo!

[timgco]

Originally Posted by Boss Hoss

I didnt think too much about the Rockstars not being a good choice for wheeling, but when i saw them in person i realized it would not be a good idea at all. Have a look at the Rockstars compared to the Deisels....there is so much rim exposed to rock rash on the Rockstars as opposed to the Diesels which only have the lip exposed. My rims are kinda like the diesels in the fact that lips is the only part really exposed and i have had very little carnage to my rims. Im running a 13.50 wide tire so perhaps the width helps protect the tim but i have had good luck with my setup for wheeling.

I agree on the rim comments. Those diesels are a great looking rim in person!!! I may end up getting those as well if I can;t wait out until the 08 rims are available. Also, the backspace/ offest if I remember correctly will not work with 37's on the Rockstars. They'll rub too much and since you're running Toyos (are they 35's or 37's?) the 37's will break your air susp. sensor. On the other hand, the rockstars would be easy to rattle can for touchup.

[jmsspratlin]

Originally Posted by timgco

I agree on the rim comments. Those diesels are a great looking rim in person!!! I may end up getting those as well if I can;t wait out until the 08 rims are available. Also, the backspace/ offest if I remember correctly will not work with 37's on the Rockstars. They'll rub too much and since you're running Toyos (are they 35's or 37's?) the 37's will break your air susp. sensor. On the other hand, the rockstars would be easy to rattle can for touchup.

I just thought that the Rockstars would look good without the bling and maintain function of occassional off-roading. Don't have alot of canyons or hills in this part of Florida. however, I'm hoping Nevada, or Cali will be our next move, and I know opportunity will be there. I like the other rims as well, but its something about the Rockstars that looks good to me. I have 35's now, are you saying there is a possibility that they may rub or is it just the 37's. I currently have Dinamo 20in. Thanks for the help....Jamie

[timgco]

Originally Posted by jmsspratlin

I just thought that the Rockstars would look good without the bling and maintain function of occassional off-roading. Don't have alot of canyons or hills in this part of Florida. however, I'm hoping Nevada, or Cali will be our next move, and I know opportunity will be there. I like the other rims as well, but its something about the Rockstars that looks good to me. I have 35's now, are you saying there is a possibility that they may rub or is it just the 37's. I currently have Dinamo 20in. Thanks for the help....Jamie

This was just a recent toppic. the 37 13.50's on stock wheels will break your air susp sensor faster than moderation in the Land Use section. A wider rim will make it worse yet...esp if the rim sits in as far as stock.

Your 35's should be OK though...they are only 12.50 wide...even when aired down. Make sure (before you order) that the rim/tire package you go with will still be functional while aired down. Once you flex that truck out all the way or even jsut turing hard left or right, you will get major rubbing. youmay even want to keep your rim/ tire setup if it works while aired down. Just get your rims PC'd. I bet those bad boys would look really sweet all blacked out. at any rate, it would be way cheaper to have them PC's that buying all new rims.

[jmsspratlin]

Originally Posted by timgco

This was just a recent toppic. the 37 13.50's on stock wheels will break your air susp sensor faster than moderation in the Land Use section. A wider rim will make it worse yet...esp if the rim sits in as far as stock.

Your 35's should be OK though...they are only 12.50 wide...even when aired down. Make sure (before you order) that the rim/tire package you go with will still be functional while aired down. Once you flex that truck out all the way or even jsut turing hard left or right, you will get major rubbing. youmay even want to keep your rim/ tire setup if it works while aired down. Just get your rims PC'd. I bet those bad boys would look really sweet all blacked out. at any rate, it would be way cheaper to have them PC's that buying all new rims.

Not even sure there is a place around here that could powdercoat them. What price would something like this run on average? Thanks...Jamie

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by jmsspratlin

Not even sure there is a place around here that could powdercoat them. What price would something like this run on average? Thanks...Jamie

Superior Powder Coating 18.14 miles from
(850) 936-8080
784 Green St
Crestview, FL 32539-2820
http://www.dexknows.com/search.ds;js...1 5D0.worker5

Sandblasting & powdercoating should run around $75ish/wheel.

[speednr1]

Originally Posted by Boss Hoss

I didnt think too much about the Rockstars not being a good choice for wheeling, but when i saw them in person i realized it would not be a good idea at all. Have a look at the Rockstars compared to the Deisels....there is so much rim exposed to rock rash on the Rockstars as opposed to the Diesels which only have the lip exposed. My rims are kinda like the diesels in the fact that lips is the only part really exposed and i have had very little carnage to my rims. Im running a 13.50 wide tire so perhaps the width helps protect the tim but i have had good luck with my setup for wheeling.

Both of these wheels still seem like bling to me? jsut cause they are not chrome they are still blingy.

[jmsspratlin]

Originally Posted by speednr1

Both of these wheels still seem like bling to me? jsut cause they are not chrome they are still blingy.

can see your point to a degree, however they are not something that wil look fawked up after mud sits on them for a while.

[TXSUT]

Originally Posted by jmsspratlin

...however they are not something that wil look fawked up after mud sits on them for a while.

Actually, chrome is less likely to stain from mud than black paint or powdercoating, especially if it's a matte finish.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by TXSUT

Actually, chrome is less likely to stain from mud than black paint or powdercoating, especially if it's a matte finish.

Not true. I've seen chrome get some nasty water stains on it. Also, you can't touch up scratched bling as easily as you can black.

[timgco]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

Not true. I've seen chrome get some nasty water stains on it. Also, you can't touch up scratched bling as easily as you can black.

I agree, my chrome rims are already stained from last weekend. The mineral deposits have etched into the chrome wheel. AFter a quick polish, you can still see them, but not as bad. I can;pt wait to PC these.



For those PCing their rims, do just a drty said. YOu can always armor all your tires and rims and wipe them down. THey shine up really nice. YOu can also get a small texture to it at some places.

[jmsspratlin]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

Not true. I've seen chrome get some nasty water stains on it. Also, you can't touch up scratched bling as easily as you can black.

That was my thinking as well....scratch...hit it with the rattle can

[TXSUT]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

Not true. I've seen chrome get some nasty water stains on it. Also, you can't touch up scratched bling as easily as you can black.

I've seen the same thing with chrome, but I also have a friend with those Rockstar wheels and they look like $hit from mud stains. Yeah, you can rattle-can them, but whether rattle-canned black looks better than stained chrome is a subjective matter. And you're right about the scratches, but we were talking about stains.