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Best rims for snow?

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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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Hi

Last year it was a pain to get all the heavy sticky snow out off my stock rims, after a day playing in the snow.
The Ice/snow that build up on the stock rims cause them to be unbalanced and it was a pain driving from the playground to the nearest running water source (in this case my home), the warm running water help brake down the Ice/Snow build up on the rims)

So, I plan this winter upgrading my tires to 33", and at the same time get a good set of rims THAT IS EASIER TO CLEAN (and snow, Ice or even mud will hardly build on them).

Anyone have a suggestions for such a rim
Thanks!
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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Put a little diesel fuel on a rag and wipe your wheels
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepingben
Put a little diesel fuel on a rag and wipe your wheels
Really ?!?!
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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Diesel or kerosene works aa does spraying the rim with WD40 before you go out.
I have also heard you can spray them with PAM, but I have never tried it.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Oil and water don't mix. Any oil based product should work.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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For about 6 bucks you can get a aerosol can of rust inhibitor its like a thick oil in a spray can it adheres to the rim and doesn't wear off easily. Your guaranteed no rust for 2 years also.

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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Here's a little detailing secret that I use...

I use Collinites #845 wax on my vehicles and nothing sticks to that. Just wax your wheels with it and nothing will stick.

Also, if you wheel in the snow or slush, make sure you clear it off before it has a chance to freeze.
I use ATX Teflon wheels with the collinites wax and brake dust doesn't even stick to it lol.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Dayman
Oil and water don't mix. Any oil based product should work.
Says the "master of karate & friendship..."

LMAO love your avatar & forum name
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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WOW!
I never thought about "oiling" it it! great ideas!
THANKS!
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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Thanks bigredjk
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