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robatthelake's avatar
robatthelake
Explorer
Oct 02, 2013

Where to buy Chrome Parts for Aluminum Wheels

I just got through updating My Steel Wheels to shiny new Accuride Aluminum ones.

Now I need some nice looking Chrome Top Hats and 33 mm screw on/over Lug nut covers.These are for 10 Stud Hub Piloted Wheels

Naturally I want the nicest looking ones I can find ,but at a reasonable price.

Since what I have seen so far in Canada is overpriced and ugly I will be shopping in the USA on Our way South for the Winter.

Can anyone suggest a good source on the West coast?

I am familiar with Raney's out of Florida , but would rather buy from a Retailer with a Stix n brix location in Oregon or Calizona!
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8 Replies

  • loupat's avatar
    loupat
    Explorer
    Oct 05, 2013
    Take look at RVchassisparts.com The wheel section may be helpful. I have used this before.
    Sorry don't know to make a link.
  • robatthelake's avatar
    robatthelake
    Explorer
    Oct 04, 2013
    Thanks for those replies! I did find some Stainless Moons for the Front and will add the Lug Nut Covers!
    Those one piece Plastic Caps all seem a bit cheesy ! Probably easier to keep clean, but the ones that I looked at reminded Me of those Old Revell Model Car Kits from the Sixties!
  • moisheh's avatar
    moisheh
    Explorer
    Oct 03, 2013
    Rob: Iowa 80 has a website with all those goodies. You can have them sent to the USA. If you travel I-10 between PHX and TUS there is a TA with lots near Eloy. The hats are a little harder to find if you want quality.

    Moisheh
  • wny_pat1's avatar
    wny_pat1
    Explorer
    Oct 02, 2013
    Most truckstops carry them in the store, or back at the parts counter.
  • down_home's avatar
    down_home
    Explorer II
    Oct 02, 2013
    You don't want chrome or really cadium plated junk.
    You want stainless and Freightliner did have them in their catalog. I ended up searching the Country because sorry a---- Clerk didn't want to order them. Finally went back and Shop Manager ordered them.

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