Gregor 4,847 #1 Posted November 26, 2021 Has anyone ever had stock Wheel Horse wheels chromed? Any idea on the cost? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,887 #2 Posted November 26, 2021 Haven't. Curious on the details though... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,564 #3 Posted November 26, 2021 Someone here recently posted an article about powder coating. Some of the tractor parts had a "chrome" look.... Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,887 #4 Posted November 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Someone here recently posted an article about powder coating. Some of the tractor parts had a "chrome" look.... Bill Been a few... Here's a post by @Horse Newbie 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,359 #5 Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) You have 7-12? and 8" fronts? We asked around for these rims: It was 350€ for each rim Edited November 26, 2021 by Maxwell-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,687 #6 Posted November 26, 2021 Having had lots of stuff chromed over the years (automotive, mini-bikes, tractors, etc...) I would be willing to guess $200-$300 per wheel easy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,847 #8 Posted November 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, rjg854 said: ouch ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,847 #9 Posted November 26, 2021 I would like to find something a little different than polished aluminum, or just plain stock wheels. So far, the 2 suppliers I have found for polished aluminum wheels are, "Out Of Stock", with no idea of a delivery date. There doesn't seem to be many styles available. Actually, I've only found 2. Stock painted, or aluminum. Even new stock painted wheels are $150 each. You add $250 for chroming, that gets cashy, and no tires on them yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,174 #10 Posted November 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, 76c12091520h said: to guess $200-$300 per wheel easy. That would be my guess also. Another .... BIG hurdle could very well be actually finding some place to do chroming/plating! Our local guy - been in business there ... forever? finally threw up his hands and sez "good bye: Said on top of the never ending restrictions - OSHA/EPA,etc - thrown at him constantly, and then his employees were ripping him by sneaking in something for 'a friend' and selling stuff on the side. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,807 #11 Posted November 26, 2021 Another thing to think about: how much chrome will rust inside the tire. You can put some protection in there of course, but something to consider. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,004 #12 Posted November 26, 2021 Something about Chrome wheels on a tractor doesn't make sense to me... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,847 #13 Posted November 26, 2021 14 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Something about Chrome wheels on a tractor doesn't make sense to me... Probably not, but my aren't for work. They are just for show. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,807 #14 Posted November 27, 2021 6 hours ago, pfrederi said: Something about Chrome wheels on a tractor doesn't make sense to me... Same could be said about chrome wheels on a 4x4 pickup if we're comparing apples and oranges... And I see lots of $1000 trucks with $5000 worth of wheels and tires on them. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,847 #15 Posted November 28, 2021 I found this statement in an old thread from 2014, made by @buckrancher "chrome ? I priced having two 8" rims and two 12 rims done and it was $800.00 plus tax" Brian This is a little discouraging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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