The S/S wheels used to be bad about peeling the chrome off the aluminum wheel centers. As for the steel rims they, like all other chromed steel wheels have to be maintained (cleaned often) to keep the rims from rusting too.
I bought 4 brand new Cragar SS about 5 years ago, stored them one winter in my Moms garage undercover. My brother ended up moving them standing upright, a chipmonk pissed on them and they rusted around the rims on two from that little rodent
Most, even if in bad shape can be cleaned up OK with steel wool and a good car wash cleaner. An oil base silver paint put on by small brush will cover most rusted/pitted areas and look OK from 10-15' away.
I just stored mine tonight and rubbed them down with vasalene to keep any moisture off them. I think my brother knows NOT to move them this time around
If you run the unilugs, check periodically to be sure their still tight.
(any washered wheel for that matter)
Most, even if in bad shape can be cleaned up OK with steel wool and a good car wash cleaner. An oil base silver paint put on by small brush will cover most rusted/pitted areas and look OK from 10-15' away.
I just stored mine tonight and rubbed them down with vasalene to keep any moisture off them. I think my brother knows NOT to move them this time around
If you run the unilugs, check periodically to be sure their still tight.
(any washered wheel for that matter)