+1I know what you mean I never liked chrome wheels either.
Polished looks much better IMO. A bit more classy and race inspired than chrome.
Any one can buy chrome wheels and slap them on a car. Not everyone will have high end forged polished wheels though.
Also, if your chrome starts to pit, peel or get scratched you are screwed! You will have to have them re-chromed. At least with polished you can always polish them back!
No chrome for me!