Chrome wheels peeling on 2012 [Archive] - Cadillac forums : Cadillac Owners Forum Cadillac forums : Cadillac Owners Forum > Current Cadillac Vehicle Discussion > Cadillac SRX / XT5 Forums > Cadillac SRX Second Generation Forum (2010-2016) > Chrome wheels peeling on 2012 PDA : Chrome wheels peeling on 2012 MartyPeru04-23-13, 08:01 PMJust finished washing our SRX and to my dismay I see the chrome peeling on all 4 rims. I am sure the dealership and warranty will be good about it, but it still frustrating. Anyone else have this problem? If I remember correctly is was a fairly price option. Maybe one I should not of taken but the 20 inch chrome wheels do look nice. Regards Marc NY04-23-13, 08:30 PMJust finished washing our SRX and to my dismay I see the chrome peeling on all 4 rims. I am sure the dealership and warranty will be good about it, but it still frustrating. Anyone else have this problem? If I remember correctly is was a fairly price option. Maybe one I should not of taken but the 20 inch chrome wheels do look nice. RegardsIf you do a search you will find there are many threads already dealing with Chrome wheels damage/pitting and peeling. GM will cover pitting or perhaps even peeling on a one time basis only and if there wasn't any damage done to the wheels by either car washes or curb rash etc. You didn't say where you are located but some cities and towns use high levels of salt in the winter and that can cause some pitting on those wheels. I had all four of mine replaced on my 2010 SRX. However, I had damage done by a car wash rail and I had to pay $200 deductible for the wheel that was damaged. If I recall back 2010 that option was very reasonable at only $250.00 and I believe the price increased to around $450 the next year which was still very reasonable... not sure about the costs in 2012. The chrome rims really look great for sure but because of my particular issues I had I decided for my 2012 SRX that I would opt for the standard 20" painted rims instead. phunter104-23-13, 08:55 PMWhen I inquired about chrome wheels for my 2012, the dealer told me that it would be around $2000, so I passed. Instead, I had my rims chromed for about $1000. Glad I did based upon the complaints I have seen on this forum about the factory chrome wheels. Hopefully, the dealer will replace your wheels with a set that are properly chromed and will last. Phil adamjeeps04-23-13, 09:02 PMI've already had one chrome clad wheel replaced for peeling. GM will replace a chrome wheel once each for pitting. Peeling is a different animal and should be replaced under warranty as needed. Peeling is a defect from the factory. Pitting occurs via road salt and other chemicals. When and if your chrome wheels pit, you are better off waiting until all four need replacing. Marc NY04-23-13, 09:09 PMPeeling can also occur if the wheel gets hit hard where the plastic behind the chrome gets broken and or cracked. The chrome will then start to slowly peel away from the cracked plastic because of the hit. Likely04-23-13, 10:34 PMThere has been much discussion and unhappy owners, regarding the fake chrome wheels. I would just see if you could trade out your current wheels for another wheel. Maybe try one of the 2013 wheels that are available. They have some nice looking ones. I have the polished chrome, really like them. I think Marc NY has them as well. I don't know what part of country you live in, but if you have road salt or mag chloride, you will have trouble with your current wheels from now on!!!!! adamjeeps04-23-13, 10:39 PMI had no luck trying to trade mine out. I'm hoping they either hold up or all four need replaced then will go for different style. Marc NY04-23-13, 10:43 PMLikely, what I have are the polished aluminum wheels which IMHO are awesome looking wheels indeed! :D davedogcaddy04-24-13, 10:07 AM2013 MY Polished Aluminum wheels are the way to go! Got them on my 2010... 107153 TheCaptain04-24-13, 11:09 AMGo with the Chrome Plated Aluminum! Aside from PVD chrome plated (aftermarket), probably the best look / closest to real, you can get! Though it'll take some upkeep in inclement conditions.
Chrome wheels peeling on 2012 [Archive] - Cadillac forums : Cadillac Owners Forum Cadillac forums : Cadillac Owners Forum > Current Cadillac Vehicle Discussion > Cadillac SRX / XT5 Forums > Cadillac SRX Second Generation Forum (2010-2016) > Chrome wheels peeling on 2012 PDA : Chrome wheels peeling on 2012 MartyPeru04-23-13, 08:01 PMJust finished washing our SRX and to my dismay I see the chrome peeling on all 4 rims. I am sure the dealership and warranty will be good about it, but it still frustrating. Anyone else have this problem? If I remember correctly is was a fairly price option. Maybe one I should not of taken but the 20 inch chrome wheels do look nice. Regards Marc NY04-23-13, 08:30 PMJust finished washing our SRX and to my dismay I see the chrome peeling on all 4 rims. I am sure the dealership and warranty will be good about it, but it still frustrating. Anyone else have this problem? If I remember correctly is was a fairly price option. Maybe one I should not of taken but the 20 inch chrome wheels do look nice. RegardsIf you do a search you will find there are many threads already dealing with Chrome wheels damage/pitting and peeling. GM will cover pitting or perhaps even peeling on a one time basis only and if there wasn't any damage done to the wheels by either car washes or curb rash etc. You didn't say where you are located but some cities and towns use high levels of salt in the winter and that can cause some pitting on those wheels. I had all four of mine replaced on my 2010 SRX. However, I had damage done by a car wash rail and I had to pay $200 deductible for the wheel that was damaged. If I recall back 2010 that option was very reasonable at only $250.00 and I believe the price increased to around $450 the next year which was still very reasonable... not sure about the costs in 2012. The chrome rims really look great for sure but because of my particular issues I had I decided for my 2012 SRX that I would opt for the standard 20" painted rims instead. phunter104-23-13, 08:55 PMWhen I inquired about chrome wheels for my 
2012, the dealer told me that it would be around $2000, so I passed. Instead, I had my rims chromed for about $1000. Glad I did based upon the complaints I have seen on this forum about the factory chrome wheels. Hopefully, the dealer will replace your wheels with a set that are properly chromed and will last. Phil adamjeeps04-23-13, 09:02 PMI've already had one chrome clad wheel replaced for peeling. GM will replace a chrome wheel once each for pitting. Peeling is a different animal and should be replaced under warranty as needed. Peeling is a defect from the factory. Pitting occurs via road salt and other chemicals. When and if your chrome wheels pit, you are better off waiting until all four need replacing. Marc NY04-23-13, 09:09 PMPeeling can also occur if the wheel gets hit hard where the plastic behind the chrome gets broken and or cracked. The chrome will then start to slowly peel away from the cracked plastic because of the hit. Likely04-23-13, 10:34 PMThere has been much discussion and unhappy owners, regarding the fake chrome wheels. I would just see if you could trade out your current wheels for another wheel. Maybe try one of the 2013 wheels that are available. They have some nice looking ones. I have the polished chrome, really like them. I think Marc NY has them as well. I don't know what part of country you live in, but if you have road salt or mag chloride, you will have trouble with your current wheels from now on!!!!! adamjeeps04-23-13, 10:39 PMI had no luck trying to trade mine out. I'm hoping they either hold up or all four need replaced then will go for different style. Marc NY04-23-13, 10:43 PMLikely, what I have are the polished aluminum wheels which IMHO are awesome looking wheels indeed! :D davedogcaddy04-24-13, 10:07 AM2013 MY Polished Aluminum wheels are the way to go! Got them on my 2010... 107153 TheCaptain04-24-13, 11:09 AMGo with the Chrome Plated Aluminum! Aside from PVD chrome plated (aftermarket), probably the best look / closest to real, you can get! Though it'll take some upkeep in inclement conditions.