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Need Wheel Advice

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RX2RIDE, Nov 12, 2010.

  1. Nov 12, 2010 at 6:59 PM
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    RX2RIDE

    RX2RIDE [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I need new wheels as a local tire and wheel dealer destroyed my wheels today putting new tires on my truck. This is the second time this has happened in 1 YEAR!!! Yes I have bad wheel luck. Any advice on 16 inch wheels. I just bought new tires and want to stick with 16 inch.



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  2. Nov 12, 2010 at 7:08 PM
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    JDMcQ

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    Well. find a new tire shop first.
     
  3. Nov 12, 2010 at 7:18 PM
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    RX2RIDE

    RX2RIDE [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Funny thing this is 2 different shops
     
  4. Nov 12, 2010 at 7:21 PM
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    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    Your not paying for the new wheels are you?

    I would stick with the Ivans, they are awesome.
     
  5. Nov 12, 2010 at 7:21 PM
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    ilg

    ilg VanCity Taco.

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    Those wheels must be made of some pretty soft aluminum :mad:

    Any idea on the direction you want to go next? Something chrome? aluminum? black? silver?
     
  6. Nov 12, 2010 at 7:28 PM
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  7. Nov 12, 2010 at 8:47 PM
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    cactuscorn

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    yep. lookin at the same 1s on tirerack.com but with a touch of polish on the spokes. seem very nice for the cash.
     
  8. Nov 12, 2010 at 9:46 PM
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    RX2RIDE

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    Do they make that tire with polish on the spokes?
     
  9. Nov 12, 2010 at 11:09 PM
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    TACOMA TRD

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    How bad are the old ones? Will they be for sale?
     
  10. Nov 13, 2010 at 5:38 AM
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  11. Nov 14, 2010 at 5:08 PM
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    They are not bad, I am super picky and made them replace them. I will have them for sale tomorrow. If you are intersted let me know, I can take detailed pictures of them and what damage there is.
     
  12. Nov 14, 2010 at 5:25 PM
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    I have the gun metal trd fj wheels. I think they are a great wheel choice. I had xd hoss's before and they were a good wheel.
     
  13. Nov 15, 2010 at 4:02 PM
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