N369RM
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Anybody know anything about Mag Alloy rims with salt water use? I know galvinized is best, but really hate the look.
Ron Mason
Ron Mason
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Alloy Rims for Boat Trailers
- Thread starter N369RM
- Start date
- Oct 6, 2006
- 12,155
- Boat Info
- 1996 450DA
- Engines
- 3116 Caterpillars
Wash 'em after every launch and retrieval and they will last a while. In Destin you will have as much of a problem with corrosion from the salt in the air as anything. I keep a Jeep with factory alloys in a garage at a beach house 35 miles from you and even with regular washing, the wheels have become corroded in 10 years. When I can't stand the look, I'll replace the wheels since the Jeep has only 29K miles on it. My advice is to go to alloys if you really prefer that look, but realize that they are going to get pretty narley in several years and you may need to replace them at some point.
I don't how much longer it will actually make your rims last till you start seeing pitting or the clear coating starting to peel, but doing a final rinse (religiously) with something like Salt Away may give you some extra time. If you do start to see them peeling - take them to a wheel shop and have them re-coated.
N369RM
Member
In my continual search to find a better rim, I came across this web site. I had not thought about "hub caps" before now, but I figure from 15 feet away they will look real and maybe give me what I want without all the issues.
http://www.autoamenity.com/Custom/CustomTrailer.htm
I will post later and tell you what I think of my investment...
Ron Mason
http://www.autoamenity.com/Custom/CustomTrailer.htm
I will post later and tell you what I think of my investment...
Ron Mason
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It would be a lot cheaper to take them to a shop that re-habs wheels and have them re-done.
- Oct 6, 2006
- 12,155
- Boat Info
- 1996 450DA
- Engines
- 3116 Caterpillars
Thanks, but I looked into it. The minimum standard wholesale cost from Keystone for refinishing an alloy wheel is $150........X 5 = $750. I'll find some used ones or buy aftermarket replacements when the time comes.
moparlvr4406
Active Member
- Jun 29, 2011
- 4,462
- Boat Info
- 1985 340DA
1966 SRV180
(2)1960 Sea Ray 600
(2) 1963 808 Cruise-a-bouts
- Engines
- twin 350hp Crusaders 4.0 Onan /
Merc 950 SS
Merc 650
Merc 1100
twin Johnson 40
Frank..
check with a company called CCI (Coast to Coast International)
they are a subsidary of transwheel
I have total refurbs done for 100.00 per and they are nice
I think CCI runs in TN but Transwheel is everywhere
(that's where Kestone get alot of thier wheels)
www.transwheel.com
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N369RM
Member
You all should check out the new thread on hubcaps.
Ron Mason
Ron Mason
