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    Default fromnt tire change to chrome

    are their anyting I need to no special if I try to change the front tires to chrome at a wheel store ??

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    You won't find the Spyder three bolt pattern at a wheel store. It is peculiar to the Spyder, as far as I can tell. Your only choices are the various BRP wheels. Using wheels off the model opposite that you own will require changing the fender location, and will affect the handling somewhat. Aftermarket wheels have been used with specially machined adapters, but will require even more extensive changes in fender location, cause more extensive handling changes, and could cause unexpected loss of strength. Stick with the BRP wheels available for your particular model for best results.
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    The easiest way is here: http://www.brp.com/FlipBooks/Can-Am-...?culture=en-us

    Go to the "wheels" section and give the dealer your credit card number.
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    Default Smart Car

    Anyone looked at the wheels from a smart car? 3 lugs and they look just like Spyder wheels.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dizneyman View Post
    Anyone looked at the wheels from a smart car? 3 lugs and they look just like Spyder wheels.
    What is their bolt circle diameter? Does anyone make custom wheels for a Smart Car?
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    Quote Originally Posted by NancysToy View Post
    What is their bolt circle diameter? Does anyone make custom wheels for a Smart Car?
    http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...0&autoModClar=

    There is a 15x5 that is listed matching the 2013 Spyder size, but I don't have the corresponding bolt circle and offset dimensions of the 2013 Spyder.

    Well.. it appears that question has been asked and answered before: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...eels-on-Spyder
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    Default Never have I seen Chrome Tires

    Quote Originally Posted by spyderpoop View Post
    are their anyting I need to no special if I try to change the front tires to chrome at a wheel store ??
    I have never seen chrome tires

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    Default CHROME WHEELS FOR THE SPYDER

    If you are looking for chrome wheels for the Spyder contact Stockton Wheel Company in Stockton CA.
    they manufacture chrome wheels for anything. the address is 648 West Fremont St. Stockton, CA 95203
    209-464-7771
    Something to think about... the Spyder has a strange 3 lug bolt pattern almost nothing else has that so
    if you want to deal with a local company that sells wheels you will have to find a machine shop that will
    make adapters from your 3 bolt patttern to 4 or 5 bolt circle. then you can put anything you want on it or you could have the stock wheels fully polished.... that would look great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by spyderpoop View Post
    are their anyting I need to no special if I try to change the front tires to chrome at a wheel store ??

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    Default Plating possibility

    Rich,

    I heard there is a plating shop in Concord, NC that may be able to chrome plate your wheels.
    Another option may be to powder coat your wheels a complimentary color to your Spyder. Yellow would really make it stand out.

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    Default plating company

    wow a great Idea do you no the name of the company or any plateing company as the BRP wheels are too expensive Rich,

    I heard there is a plating shop in Concord, NC that may be able to chrome plate your wheels.
    Another option may be to powder coat your wheels a complimentary color to your Spyder. Yellow would really make it stand out.[/QUOTE]

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    Quote Originally Posted by spyderpoop View Post
    are their anyting I need to no special if I try to change the front tires to chrome at a wheel store ??
    well guess their is not a cheaper way to get chromed wheels on other then the $500 their asking for at the dealers of canam thanks again

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    Default Chrome Shop

    Let me get with my street rod friends and I should be able to come up with the name and address. I think the plating option may be your best bet. Hang in there and I'll get back to you when I get the information.
    I was just sort of joking about the yellow powder coat, but a bright gold would be really outstanding with your blue in my point of view.
    Gold would also look great on my lava bronze, but I've got too much invested in the chrome to go with the gold.

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    Default Stockton Wheel can chrome your wheels

    Quote Originally Posted by Plyrod38 View Post
    Let me get with my street rod friends and I should be able to come up with the name and address. I think the plating option may be your best bet. Hang in there and I'll get back to you when I get the information.
    I was just sort of joking about the yellow powder coat, but a bright gold would be really outstanding with your blue in my point of view.
    Gold would also look great on my lava bronze, but I've got too much invested in the chrome to go with the gold.
    Stockton Wheel can Chrome and or powder coat your wheels

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