That's my 11' RT with AWD that is in the shop for the software issue. I actually want to black it out rims and tints (chrome rims are a possibility too). As far as rims I don't want anything too big probably 19's 20's at most, I just don't like the stock rims that come with the AWD chargers because they are not chrome. Which brings me to why I made this thread.

I wanted the rims off the rear wheel model but I've been told that they would not work, why?

So I want to buy some aftermarket 19's or 20's and wanted to ask you what I should be looking for as far as a range of dimensions so that my car runs the same way it does now and if you could recommend any rims in the 19 or 20in range that would work for an AWD because again im not sure as to why the stock rear wheel drive ones wouldn't work.

 

I was thinking for the time being to paint the rims I have now black. Will that work if i take it to a body shop or does the paint chip easily if its not original paint? What do you think something like that will cost?

 

First generation AWD have different offsets, as well as larger hub size. I would assume the 2nd generation would be the same as well, that is why rear wheel version will not work.

As far as painting your current rims black, that would look pretty sweet. However if you're worried about chips, you may want to consider powder coating them black, which will hold up extremely well in all conditions.

 

I've seen lots of cars that have painted their wheels. Some do it yourselfers some use a shop but they always come out good. People like the style of the dodge rims, just they did not want the polished/chrome look. Plus it is cheaper to paint than buying a new set that isn't going to fade, crack, or break.

 

What would something like this cost? I don't want to get ripped off.

 

Not sure if you're referring to powder coating or painted, but if you're powder coating, I wouldn't pay more then $50 per rim. You'll get estimates that vary, so shop around.

 

Well I want to go with which ever one will hold up longer. What is the difference between powder coating and just painting?