Anyone have any experience with the KMC wheels? Do they seem to be of good quality? Do they balance well and ride good?

I'm interested in these:
http://www.wheelsforless.com/images/kmc/tarantula.jpg

I've been looking at wheels for some time now and just can't seem to decide. There are so many different brands out there that the choice is becoming difficult.

 

I have the 18" Venoms. They aren't bad wheels, it was a really tight fit up front though because of the hub wanting to poke the center cap out. Mounting around here was a pain because they are a reversed wheel and there were very few places that had the right machine to do it. Check here though : Wheels I bought from them and got a great deal.

 

Thanks for the info! Those wheels look great on your truck. What kind/size tires did you go with?

 

Yokahama 255/45 18s

 

Sorry about all the questions, but I have some more if I may.

I'm now trying to choose between chrome and polished. Which one did you go with? I have the chrome bumpers, mirrors, and grill surround and thought about going with chrome wheels. The chrome is more expensive and has a possibility of rusting eventually. Will the polished hold its shine and what is involved in keeping them shiny?

Thanks!

 

I went with the Chrome so I can't help you much as far as longevity concerns.

 

I would sugest you get chroem although they are more in cost to keep polished wheels looking new requires lots of cleaning and polishing .I have just upgraded from polished to chrome myself. go to www.eaglewheels.com if you like his KMC wheels they have some on the specials page that is a brand made by Cragar that the guy who use to run KMC now makes from his own company called Performance wheels. They are almost identical and a bit less in money. In fact i just bought set from them to replce my Centerline that keep breaking.

Richard D.

 

Chrome is the preferred way to go. Polished wheels require a lot of labor to keep the shine up. Chrome is just soap and water. Chromed aluminum wheels will not rust, only steel wheels will. For the price difference the chrome will be cheaper in the long run.

 

Here is a pic of my new wheels made for Cragar Performance by Performance Wheel and purchased thru www.eaglewheels.com on his specials page great price for a set of four.

Richard D.

 

i like them ..no problems..except they are friggin heavy!!!