polished aluminum wheels need attention to keep them looking new. i have had aluminum wheels in the past, once for 10 years, and i kept them looking new. takes about 10 minutes a wheel when polishing them about every 3 months, so it is extra work, but i had no problem in the past.

i had a friend who bout the same wheels at the same time as i did, but he didnt take care of his like i did, and they looked 20 years old after only one year, so you gotta keep them polished.
i like either type, aluminum or steelies, but like longbox said about the clear coated wheels, they get corrosion under the clearcoat after a while.
the factory clear coated aluminum wheels on my s-10 are startting to chow the corrosion under the clear finish, and it is now 5 years old.

have fun...
leonard

1957 Chevy 3100 1/2-Ton
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