I am looking at the Dodge Journeys but I am not sure what the difference between aluminum wheels and aluminum chrome clad wheels are. Is it worth getting the clad wheels for $500?
first ,we will find out the cross sectional area Area width* height 5.3*2.111.13cm^2 Area11.13 *10^-4 m^2 shear stress force /area 3.3*10^5/11.13*10^-40.296*10^9 Shear stress2.96*10^8 N/m^2 shear modulus of aluminum2.6*10^10 pa Shear strain stress/modulus 2.96*10^8 / 2.6*10^10 1.14*10^-2 0.0114 from figure, strainx/length 0.0114x/220 (length in mm) x0.0114*220 x2.508 mm Ans: Shear deformation is 2.508 mm.
Chrome plating shiny! Is it worth $500? That's up to you to decide.
Hey Dani, the difference is purely cosmetic, clad wheels are chrome plated wheels. Is it worth 500 bucks that depends on you, I personally do perfer chrome, it looks great, is easier to clean than machined aluminum, the bad side is the chrome can flake off from curb damage,road debris, and impacts. Before you buy look at both types on the vehicle , I think youll agree, chrome rules, dont forget the car dealers are anxious to sell so see if they will throw in the chrome as a perkgood luck.
