What to do with painted gen1 wheels??? Opinions?

[Red94Roadster]

I bought a red 94 RT/10 this year and absolutely love the car! Everything is original, including the 3 spoke painted gray wheels. I like the stock look, but sometimes wonder if I should have the wheels polished or chromed? Part of me wants to keep the car stock, another wants the polished look.

I haven't gotten any quotes yet, but I'm even wondering if the cost of chroming or polishing my current wheels is close to the cost of used wheels already polished or chromed?

What are the thoughts of the experts?

 

[ViperJoe]

I personally think the GEN1 wheels look better painted the stock / factory silver color.
But that is JMO.

 

[tim721]

I personally think the GEN1 wheels look better painted the stock / factory silver color.
But that is JMO.

I agree. If I were you i'd buy a used set of 97/98 forged 5 spoke rims. They are factory polished & look great on a Gen 1 IMO

Here's a pic of my old Gen 1 with 97s..

 

[99 R/T 10]

Start with the classieids here Viperclub wheel classifieds Or, check Ebay:
99 wheels and tires
SRT wheels and tires

HRE wheels.

96-98 wheels and tires

Good luck in your search

 

[Whoaa GTS]

I personally think the GEN1 wheels look better painted the stock / factory silver color.
But that is JMO.

I agree. If I were you i'd buy a used set of 97/98 forged 5 spoke rims. They are factory polished & look great on a Gen 1 IMO

Here's a pic of my old Gen 1 with 97s..

If you want to keep it stock, hold on to the gen 1 3 blades and pick up a set of gen 2 or 3 rims. The wheels are the ony thing that make the gen 1's look dated imo.

 

[C-Note]

I have seen the three spoke wheels chromed, they look awsome IMO. There was a black gen 1 in motor trend (the little article they did about used Vipers) that had them, it looked great.

 

[DodgeViper01]

I personally think the GEN1 wheels look better painted the stock / factory silver color.
But that is JMO.

I agree. If I were you i'd buy a used set of 97/98 forged 5 spoke rims. They are factory polished & look great on a Gen 1 IMO

Here's a pic of my old Gen 1 with 97s..

Tim, have not heard or seen you in ages!!!

 

[tim721]

whats up Keith!

yeah, i've been really busy with the house lately. I may be in EB nxt weekend, i'll give u a call..

 

[CitySnake]

I have seen the three spoke wheels chromed, they look awsome IMO. There was a black gen 1 in motor trend (the little article they did about used Vipers) that had them, it looked great.

That would be my move too!

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

Doesn't matter, after a little brake dust they all look alike.

 

[grcforce327]

You can guess what my favorite wheels are for a Gen I !!!

http://community.webshots.com/photo/549269365/2418401570030044940jBJheE

http://community.webshots.com/photo/549269365/2967421220030044940nzLTGj

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

They look good polished. I'm not a fan of chrome.

 

[Photog1]

I bought a set of polished from Jon at Parts Rack. They were off of a 2000 RT10. The wheels make the car look so much better. I will try and post some shots in the next few days. I looked into buying another set of original 3 spokes and have California Chrome chrome them but after looking into it it wasn't that much more money for the ones I bought from John and I think they look alot better. Plus I got them in just a few days. I also bought new pilots to go with the wheels so it does get a little pricey but worht it for the looks of the car. This way I still have the stock wheels if I ever wanted to go back to the original wheels or if I sold the car.

 

[ViperJoe]

Guy,
Those GEN3 wheels look GREAT on your car........makes me want to get a set for my RED 02.

You lowered with Eibachs?

 

[a-mechanic]

I have never liked the gen1 wheels. Mine are chromed and still looked bad. they are a dated design. Which I did not like even when they were new.The very first thing I did ,even before I washed it, was replace them with some gen3's. Just my opinion.

 

[SylvanSRT]

i sold my stock srt 10 spokes to someone who put them on a emerald green rt and they look great also

 

[grcforce327]

Guy,
Those GEN3 wheels look GREAT on your car........makes me want to get a set for my RED 02.

You lowered with Eibachs?

Thanks V.J. I went with the alden coilovers.Made a 100% improvement on the ride quality of the gen I and I like that the wheels fill up the wells as opposed to having that gap with the 17's


http://community.webshots.com/photo/549269365/2466667830030044940OUyZeX


http://community.webshots.com/photo/549269365/2895114240030044940nJHedR

 

[grcforce327]

I have never liked the gen1 wheels. Mine are chromed and still looked bad. they are a dated design. Which I did not like even when they were new.The very first thing I did ,even before I washed it, was replace them with some gen3's. Just my opinion.

You've got my vote!!!

 

[JiPi]

You can guess what my favorite wheels are for a Gen I !!!

http://community.webshots.com/photo/549269365/2418401570030044940jBJheE

http://community.webshots.com/photo/549269365/2967421220030044940nzLTGj

WOW! One of the best looking Gen1 I have seen!

 

[94RT10Ohio]

I picked up some 02 wheels, my stock wheels are in the attic. From what I understand not worth much, worth more to a potential buyer down the line.

 

[ROCKET62]

I dunno, I'm pretty happy with the chrome 3 spokes on my 1993 Viper. That being said - I really like the new SRT 5 spokes!

 

[grcforce327]

You can guess what my favorite wheels are for a Gen I !!!

http://community.webshots.com/photo/549269365/2418401570030044940jBJheE

http://community.webshots.com/photo/549269365/2967421220030044940nzLTGj

WOW! One of the best looking Gen1 I have seen!

Stop!!You're making me blush!Thanks for the compliment,I think it looks alot better than when I first got it!

 

[viper spray]

Chrome them.