Stock rims = plastic hubcaps?

Rambo182 · Feb 19, 2017

Is chrome part on the stock rims on a 15 bighorn really just a plastic hubcap?

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UDCentaur · Feb 19, 2017

Yes, I believe the "chrome clad" are a form of plastic. Definitely not the same as the bumpers.

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HemiPower36 · Feb 19, 2017

Rambo182 said:
Is chrome part on the stock rims on a 15 bighorn really just a plastic hubcap?

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Yep. Even on my Laramie. I never even heard of "chrome clad" and once I discovered it.... I felt cheated lol. What is even more amazing is some one bought them off me for $400.

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Rambo182 · Feb 19, 2017

I've had my Bighorn for a month now and just noticed that it was plastic when looking at a huge scratch on the side from the machine that takes the tire off the rim. Dealer pulled one over on me because I didn't notice it before.

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clh1220 · Feb 19, 2017

This is my third vehicle with them. They are easy to clean and don't pit like chrome wheels ,or have the clear coat peel like they do in aluminum wheels. My neghibor has a 2005 and they still look good. They are bonded on the wheel and don't come off. And really they must look pretty damn good if it takes some people months to figure it out.

clifford15 · Feb 20, 2017

They are not hubcaps. They are not removable. They are securely epoxied to the rim. Anyone complaining about them has not had the privilege of spending big bucks on a nice set of Cragars only to have them destroyed in short order due to salt and sand. Ahhh the good old days... NOT
I'll take the chromed plastic thank you.

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UDCentaur · Feb 20, 2017

clh1220 said:
This is my third vehicle with them. They are easy to clean and don't pit like chrome wheels ,or have the clear coat peel like they do in aluminum wheels. My neghibor has a 2005 and they still look good. They are bonded on the wheel and don't come off. And really they must look pretty damn good if it takes some people months to figure it out.

What specifically do you use to clean them? I use "wheel cleaner" but still seem to have residue on them.

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spoon059 · Feb 20, 2017

clifford15 said:
They are not hubcaps. They are not removable. They are securely epoxied to the rim. Anyone complaining about them has not had the price ledge of spending big bucks on a nice set of Cragars only to have them destroyed in short order due to salt and sand. Ahhh the good old days... NOT
I'll take the chromed plastic thank you.

I had a 1995 F-150 that had the chromed plastic covers. They are easily cleaned, aren't going to rust/pit and much less expensive to replace. I believe that the skins on my Ford were replaceable though. I like them, they don't bother me any.

BlownGP · Feb 20, 2017

My friend paid $1000 extra when he bought his truck in 2012.

I felt bad when we learned a few months later they were plastic. lol

69GWC · Feb 20, 2017

The cover will come off seen a couple post about it.
but like was said they dont rust.

CMil527 · Feb 20, 2017

yeah its pretty common now of days due to chrome pitting/peeling.

BigDogg795 · Feb 20, 2017

UDCentaur said:
What specifically do you use to clean them? I use "wheel cleaner" but still seem to have residue on them.

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Honestly? I used to use invisible glass lmao. It was a smooth non porous surface and it left no streaks or anything. Long term I couldn't tell you if it was a good thing or a bad thing to use, so take my reply with a grain of salt.

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nateinva · Feb 20, 2017

Mild soap and water is best....Don't use wheel cleaner products as they can damage the finish. Wiped clean very easy...I often just wipe them with a dry towel.

clh1220 · Feb 20, 2017

69GWC said:
The cover will come off seen a couple post about it.
but like was said they dont rust.

It has to be pulled off, it's bonded and not like a hubcap.

powderbrad · Feb 20, 2017

No rust, but green yellow when it peels off. And it will peel off in winters.

Eventually they'll look so terrible I'm going to have to rip them off and sand and paint the casting underneath.

69GWC · Feb 20, 2017

clh1220 said:
It has to be pulled off, it's bonded and not like a hubcap.

Yes just like i said they will come off.

UDCentaur · Feb 20, 2017

nateinva said:
Mild soap and water is best....Don't use wheel cleaner products as they can damage the finish. Wiped clean very easy...I often just wipe them with a dry towel.

I can't seem to get this off...

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mpicc84 · Feb 20, 2017

UDCentaur said:
I can't seem to get this off...

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I have this exact same issue on mine. Their abit worse on mine, and are in between almost every spoke pretty bad. I'm about to scuff them up and paint them, I will never get these things clean...

Mineralram · Feb 20, 2017

my 2017 laramie had the same issue i bought the mopar chrome bumper and plastic chrome rim polish and it came right off with little effort

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clh1220 · Feb 20, 2017

69GWC said:
Yes just like i said they will come off.

Oh ya you're right they will come off. There just not going to back on. That's what i ment it's not like a hubcap.

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