Just thought I would pass this on...

I exchanged with Chrompros for my wheels. They got sort of a bad wrap here but I took the chance anyway.

The wheels i got were flawless.



I paid a $400 deposit, which was returned within the specified time limit of 30 days. No problems there, but it took all 30 days. I called them to remind them I was waiting a couple times.. and just to follow up and make sure they got the return shipped wheels.

I paid $75 shipping both ways.

The wheels themselves were $650 with exchange.
So a total of $725.. not too bad.

So far I like them, and they look good. They did a great job of chroming them. No marks of anykind that I could see.

I used a jigsaw and cut the old tires off of my rims...



After doing so, you can clamp on with a vice, or some grips and break the beads.

I took the new tires and rims down to the local Honda dealer.. I got a buddy that works there.. he mounted and balanced them for $35 each.

I waited to ship my rims back until I was sure the new rims weren't bent or wouldn't not balance correctly due to improper chroming.

It all turned out good.

I bought a bearing tool from harbor freight and pulled the bearings. That was a tough job...but Chrome pros charges to remove them.
Something to consider in the overall cost.

I ordered the new bearings from Zanotti..cheaper than HD by about $30-$40.
Put them in the freezer overnight, sprayed em with WD40 and hammered em in with a 8-50 lb sledge and a piece of abs plastic. (the sledge started at 8lbs...ended up at 50) lol
Also got the chrome spacer kit.. it helps a little with the looks for sure.


Tires -
For the front tire I ordered the 110 x 19 Metzeler ME 880.
for the rear I got the Pirelli Night Dragon 180 x 17 instead of the Metzeler 170.
I busted the set up hoping to get a little more width from the night dragon, but it's actually closer to 170.
Pirelli won't post that info on their site, and now I know why.
Hope it helps some of you out.

Haven't ridden much other than a few highway miles so can't comment on cornering, or wet road handling..but so far, they track a lot less in the grooves than the stock dunlops.
I'm diggin em...

Since HD started offering the Switchblades... I'm not sure how that will pan out or Chromepros.
But i just wanted to pass on my experience for others.

 

Look's great but what about the pulley bolts they don't look chrome ?

 

You can get some stainless bolts from the local Ace Hardward or Home Depot and throw them on a table top polishing wheel and they will come out looking like chrome.

 

Looks real good !

 

har har....

i got em.... just hadn't put em on in the pics yet....

 

looks awesome.....thanks for posting

 

Nice looking wheels for a reasonable price.