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wnytaxman
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Aug 23, 2013

Coated or Uncoated Aluminum Wheels

I just had aluminum wheels put on my Berkshire. The new wheels are Accuride. I know that either Accuride or Alcoa are coated, but I'm not sure which is coated and which is not. The wheels are 22.5" wheels.
  • Both make both types. Accuride calls the coated wheels "Accu-shield" Alcoa calls theirs "Dura-bright"

    In my opinion the coated wheels are a lot less work but never shine as brightly as polished aluminum wheels. I like the look of clean, polished, non-coated much better. JMHO