Trim Ring poll!!

Just 6T9 CHGR · July 01, 2009, 06:03:44 PM

Ok folks...just got a set of Wheel Vintiques trim rings from Summit Racing for $36 each....much better than Mopars $95 each.
These turn out to be the exact ring I have on my 15x7 Road Wheels just in a brushed finish.

I know the spokes should be brushed as well but I dont see myself doing that any time soon....
So whadda ya think?

Chrome (first) or Brushed (second)?

Neal_J · July 01, 2009, 06:56:54 PM

Brushed baby, looks much closer to stock.

However, I will admit my bias: my life goal is to run a set of 15" Magnums with brushed spokes and brushed trim rings & spinners because its the coolest thing EVER. Failing that, brushed rings with polished spokes and spinners are 2nd coolest setup. Your wheels are now 3rd coolest.

Yea so, I have easily-achievable life goals. Nothing wrong with that...

Just 6T9 CHGR · July 01, 2009, 07:07:41 PM

3rd coolest? I can live with that

I agree it definitely looks more closer to stock. I just put the rears on a little while ago....just looking down the side in my garage seemed to change the whole look of the car

mikepmcs · July 01, 2009, 08:14:22 PM

I guess as I'm really staring at the pics the first picture actually makes it look like it is a hubcap.

I voted for the satin/brushed. Would like to see them on the car to really get the perspective.

resq302 · July 01, 2009, 08:28:35 PM

The brushed trim ring with the polished spokes seems off to me. Guess it is personal preference but I just don't like the over all look of it. The nice thing is that you have both sets of trim rings so you can just change them out easily enough. Me personally, I would keep the polished ones on till you get a chance to brush the spoked part. Again, just my personal preference.

ozziemoparnut · July 01, 2009, 08:41:50 PM

Quote from: resq302 on July 01, 2009, 08:28:35 PM
The brushed trim ring with the polished spokes seems off to me. Guess it is personal preference but I just don't like the over all look of it. The nice thing is that you have both sets of trim rings so you can just change them out easily enough. Me personally, I would keep the polished ones on till you get a chance to brush the spoked part. Again, just my personal preference.

brushed on brushed would look the best

RJS · July 01, 2009, 09:21:03 PM

Chris didn't think I'd say this but I like the BRUSHED better. Looks like a nice repro. part!!!

RJS · July 01, 2009, 09:22:16 PM

Oh yeah now you need a set of these:

Foreman72 · July 01, 2009, 09:23:49 PM

looks like i'm gonna be the one guy who says chrome

A383Wing · July 01, 2009, 09:29:58 PM

Quote from: Foreman72 on July 01, 2009, 09:23:49 PM
looks like i'm gonna be the one guy who says chrome

I say the chrome looks better also....

but what do I know....

bill440rt · July 01, 2009, 09:39:22 PM

Quote from: resq302 on July 01, 2009, 08:28:35 PM
The brushed trim ring with the polished spokes seems off to me. Guess it is personal preference but I just don't like the over all look of it. The nice thing is that you have both sets of trim rings so you can just change them out easily enough. Me personally, I would keep the polished ones on till you get a chance to brush the spoked part. Again, just my personal preference.

Chris, gotta agree with Brian on this. I know they are not correct, & I'm going against my purist nature, but the brushed/chrome combo looks slightly off. I'm seeing this in a photo, so perhaps in person it's a totally different look.

Solution: Bring 'em BOTH to Carlisle so you/I/we can see what looks really best!

Neal_J · July 01, 2009, 10:00:25 PM

Hey 3rd Place:

Can we see some pics on the car - brushed on one side & chrome on the other?

Heck, why not run it that way to Carlisle for resq302??

resq302 · July 01, 2009, 10:24:45 PM

Quote from: Neal_J on July 01, 2009, 10:00:25 PM
Hey 3rd Place:

Can we see some pics on the car - brushed on one side & chrome on the other?

Heck, why not run it that way to Carlisle for resq302??

What would be funnier yet is if Chris leaves it like that on the show field. I wonder how many people would notice that one side is brushed and the other side is polished.

Ghoste · July 01, 2009, 10:28:37 PM

I like the polished ones myself.

tan top · July 02, 2009, 04:01:19 AM

brushed trim ring

y3chargerrt · July 02, 2009, 06:15:14 AM

Chris I liked the brushed look. Have you thought about polishing the lip so they look more like the 14" rings? Ron

TylerCharger69 · July 02, 2009, 11:24:50 AM

Brushed looks better to me. Chrome has that "aftermarket" look to me for some reason

RJS · July 02, 2009, 11:25:51 AM

I'm surprised none of you guys came up with this suggestion yet: One brushed ring w/chrome spoke
One chrome ring w/chrome spoke
One brushed ring w/brushed spoke
One chrome ring w/brushed spoke
Enjoy!!!

Neal_J · July 02, 2009, 11:28:52 AM

Quote from: RJS on July 02, 2009, 11:25:51 AM
I'm surprised none of you guys came up with this suggestion yet: One brushed ring w/chrome spoke
One chrome ring w/chrome spoke
One brushed ring w/brushed spoke
One chrome ring w/brushed spoke
Enjoy!!!

We are in the presence of pure genius!~

resq302 · July 02, 2009, 02:05:47 PM

Quote from: RJS on July 02, 2009, 11:25:51 AM
I'm surprised none of you guys came up with this suggestion yet: One brushed ring w/chrome spoke
One chrome ring w/chrome spoke
One brushed ring w/brushed spoke
One chrome ring w/brushed spoke
Enjoy!!!

RJS-

I was thinking that but I know Chris did not want to undertake the brushing of the spokes project before Carlisle. God knows he's had enough headaches with the vinyl top and windshield project that he did.

Actually, Chris, here is another idea. Do like I did and just get a second set of rims and tires and have a set of each. Only my rims and trim rings are the same, just have one set of bias ply tires for point shows and one set of radial tires for tooling around everywhere and non-strict point shows.

Just 6T9 CHGR · July 02, 2009, 07:08:47 PM

QuoteRJS-

I was thinking that but I know Chris did not want to undertake the brushing of the spokes project before Carlisle. God knows he's had enough headaches with the vinyl top and windshield project that he did.

Actually, Chris, here is another idea. Do like I did and just get a second set of rims and tires and have a set of each. Only my rims and trim rings are the same, just have one set of bias ply tires for point shows and one set of radial tires for tooling around everywhere and non-strict point shows.

In a perfect world my friend but sadly not in mine...I roll on one set only.

heck I had to borrow from my youngest daughters iPod Touch birthday gift fund just to get the trim rings

resq302 · July 02, 2009, 09:08:29 PM

We all must make sacrifices Chris. Look at how long it took me to get my charger to where it is. Then, once I got the correct disc brake parts, and getting ready to put the wheel back on, the charger fell off the lift. Hard to believe that was 3 years ago now.

Personally, I would leave the polished trim rings on till you get the chance to brush the spokes. Ooorrr...... bring both sets with you out to Carlisle and have a little voting set up. Have one side have the brushed rings and the other side have the polished so people could see. Then on Sat put the winning results onto the car.

68charger383 · July 02, 2009, 11:48:34 PM

Chrome, The brushed looks like an older one with road wear

69*F5*SE · July 04, 2009, 06:23:39 AM

Quote from: TylerCharger69 on July 02, 2009, 11:24:50 AM
Brushed looks better to me. Chrome has that "aftermarket" look to me for some reason

motorcitydak · July 06, 2009, 05:54:52 AM

Just voted, Im the tie-breaker rite now. Sorry, but I hate chrome

Just 6T9 CHGR · July 06, 2009, 07:05:06 AM

Thats it! brushed wins!!

I was keeping them on anyway

Full on pics to come soon!

Just 6T9 CHGR · July 07, 2009, 10:27:01 AM

Small teaser pic of them on the car.....I think they look pretty cool

resq302 · July 07, 2009, 11:35:20 AM

Do I detect brushed spokes too?

Just 6T9 CHGR · July 07, 2009, 12:14:57 PM

Nope...its the illusion that the brushed ring creates

tan top · July 07, 2009, 01:16:25 PM

Quote from: NOT Just 6T9 CHGR on July 07, 2009, 12:14:57 PM
Nope...its the illusion that the brushed ring creates

brushed

resq302 · July 07, 2009, 01:18:37 PM

I dunno.

I know pics are worth a thousand words but I will still have to see them in person.

Ghoste · July 07, 2009, 01:29:58 PM

I voted chrome but I have to admit that I sure do like the way they look in that pic.

Just 6T9 CHGR · July 07, 2009, 02:13:09 PM

Quote from: resq302 on July 07, 2009, 01:18:37 PM
I dunno. I know pics are worth a thousand words but I will still have to see them in person.

Oh you will pal...you will

Neal_J · July 07, 2009, 02:14:49 PM

Looks fantastic!~

Jealous Neal

resq302 · July 07, 2009, 02:32:32 PM

Hmmm...... why am I kinda thinking that you are going to be parking within the vicinity of my charger?

Chris G. · July 07, 2009, 02:39:25 PM

Quote from: resq302 on July 07, 2009, 02:32:32 PM
Hmmm...... why am I kinda thinking that you are going to be parking within the vicinity of my charger?

They will all be parked close to each other. No fun field for 69's.

Just 6T9 CHGR · July 07, 2009, 02:43:07 PM

Quote from: resq302 on July 07, 2009, 02:32:32 PM
Hmmm...... why am I kinda thinking that you are going to be parking within the vicinity of my charger?

Huh? You are going to Carlisle right? So am I so you will see them there

resq302 · July 07, 2009, 02:54:12 PM

Was thinking you might be in the display with my car and another members car in the dealership.

Neal_J · July 22, 2009, 02:21:56 AM

Hey Chris:

The Magnum 500 fairy paid me a visit recently. I really like your new rings and wondered if these are the brushed trim rings you used?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-3003-B-1/

Thanks!

Neal

694spdRT · July 22, 2009, 09:07:19 AM

Quote from: NOT Just 6T9 CHGR on July 07, 2009, 10:27:01 AM
Small teaser pic of them on the car.....I think they look pretty cool

Although I am late to the voting party I think they look great and compliment your rocker mouldings perfectly.

mopar_nut_440_6 · July 24, 2009, 09:55:02 AM

Quote from: mikepmcs on July 01, 2009, 08:14:22 PM
I guess as I'm really staring at the pics the first picture actually makes it look like it is a hubcap.

I voted for the satin/brushed. Would like to see them on the car to really get the perspective.

I thought the same thing as Mike!

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