Okay so I have my very first set of chrome wheels on my truck as our first snow storm is hitting us right now. I REALLY, REALLY need new rubber but I don't have the money for rims AND tires this week (for winter only). I'm wondering if I can get away with the following:

Buy new/more aggressive rubber now and have them mounted to my existing wheels
In the Spring buy new street rubber and have them mounted to my existing wheels (winter rubber dismounted)
Between Spring and next Winter buy new wheels for the Winter rubber for two complete sets.

What do you think about this plan? Good, bad, any suggestions?

BTW I live in Michigan, the land of snow, ice and salt.

Thanks for your help!!

 

Well whats the difference? You're still running the chrome rims in the winter. it has been my experience that the chrome rims will oxidize and flake off due to the salt and snow mixture getting on the rims

 

I was told you can smear vaseline on your chrome rims to protect them. It would would look ugly because dirt and salt will stick to them, but it will protect them. Then comes spring, hose it off.

 

Many years ago I tried this vaseline trick on an F250 superduty. More work than it was worth and it really did not help. The stuff just does not stay on the wheels.
My vote: Get a cheap set of steel or aluminum wheels and snow tires for winter NOW. In the long run you will save money. Try a discount tire store near you.

Good luck

 

"get sum zoop wheel cleaner&the sealer works good for me"

 

The road salt will destroy your chrome rims, been there, done that. I made the mistake of leaving chrome rims on during a MI winter a few years ago.

 

the salt will - as other have said- really compromise the chrome finish.

Maybe call some salvage yards and find some used stock wheels (steel or aluminum) to put on during the winter months. Save the chrome for the good weather if possible.
Vasoline, WD 40, a coat of wax (not removed) have been tried by many- but your best bet is remove the chrome for now if possible

 

maybe just hit up ebay or the classifieds and pick up a set of stockers with some decent rubber on them...then slap your good tires on your good rims in the spring....i wouldn't risk hurting my new rims if i were you...what rims are you running now?