Rock Chips on chrome wheels

[tbulens]

After 120 miles on my new RT-S Red :spyder2: I have two rock chips ( one on each of the front wheels ). Took the :spyder2: to the dealer for the 600 mile check there is nothing they can do about it. It is not a defect with the chrome

My wife and I are kinda bummed. Every time I washed the wheels I have to look at it.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to prevent further rock chips biting into the chrome?

2011 Red RT-S
96 Goldwing Aspencade

 

[DougB]

All I can offer is to avoid gravel roads.

 

[Roger]

After 120 miles on my new RT-S Red :spyder2: I have two rock chips ( one on each of the front wheels ). Took the :spyder2: to the dealer for the 600 mile check there is nothing they can do about it. It is not a defect with the chrome

My wife and I are kinda bummed. Every time I washed the wheels I have to look at it.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to prevent further rock chips biting into the chrome?

2011 Red RT-S
96 Goldwing Aspencade

I know what you mean i had my rims painted and the one got chipped bad (my fault) got tired of waiting for the painter to give me some touch up so i 'am having them all powdercoated gloss black it can take more of a beating than chrome or paint will post pictures as soon as i can!

 

[boborgera]

After 120 miles on my new RT-S Red :spyder2: I have two rock chips ( one on each of the front wheels ). Took the :spyder2: to the dealer for the 600 mile check there is nothing they can do about it. It is not a defect with the chrome

My wife and I are kinda bummed. Every time I washed the wheels I have to look at it.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to prevent further rock chips biting into the chrome?

2011 Red RT-S
96 Goldwing Aspencade

Get the wheels re chromed, Then park it and don't ride it, Or ride it and don't wash the wheels. :dontknow: Chips are inevitable.