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SWB with Dipped TRD PRO Wheels. Im loving it!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SpeedwayTaco160, Sep 13, 2014.

  1. Sep 13, 2014 at 10:07 AM
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    SpeedwayTaco160

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    Hey guys just thought I share on TW. I got new tires from Wallay world. GoodYear Wrangler Authorities. 265/75/16's. I wasn't digging the way the bead locks (beauty rings) were looking on my truck for some reason so I decided to dip the center caps and the rings but leave the screws stainless steel they way they were. I might say I'm really liking the way it turned out. Just thought Id share my stupid simple idea for people here. Haven't seen anyone try it just thought Id share, ENJOY! Sorry for the Crappy pics from my phone.

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  2. Sep 13, 2014 at 2:35 PM
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    Capita

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    Looks much better!
     
  3. Sep 13, 2014 at 2:46 PM
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    memario1214

    memario1214 Hotshot Offroad Moderator Vendor

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    Agreed! :thumbsup:
     
  4. Sep 13, 2014 at 4:52 PM
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    SpeedwayTaco160

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    Thanks guys
     
  5. Sep 13, 2014 at 6:24 PM
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    oceanslide

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    Damn! Looks way better!
     
  6. Sep 13, 2014 at 8:05 PM
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    TheGrayRider

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    That's a great idea ... I like that soft top too. :D
     
  7. Sep 13, 2014 at 8:07 PM
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    teneighty

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    I like the original fakelocks :(

    One of my favorite wheels out there. I like that they give a stock OEM look
     
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  8. Sep 13, 2014 at 8:10 PM
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    Theloraxcross

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    Huge difference. Like them alot. Good work.
     
  9. Sep 13, 2014 at 8:15 PM
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    NosiBaLasi

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    Better !!
     
  10. Sep 13, 2014 at 8:18 PM
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    Cmurder

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    nothing cool
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    Did the same. I like it too.
     
  11. Sep 13, 2014 at 8:20 PM
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    nothing cool
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    I didnt do my center caps.
     
  12. Sep 13, 2014 at 8:24 PM
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    Like the painted beadlock and that you kept the center cap :cool:
     
  13. Sep 15, 2014 at 12:01 PM
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    nothing cool
    And the nice part is its not permanent. Take the ring off and remove the derp and its back to the OEM look.
     
  14. Sep 15, 2014 at 2:35 PM
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    Yep, that looks good. When I first got my Magnetic Grey metallic '14 DCLB Sport, I took the plunge and purchased the TRD wheels w/ fake beadlock. Really like them but I've been on and off the fence about the silver trim rings. Was going to go w/ taking them off. Since all of my badges are derp'd, I might as well do the rings too. I'll probably leave center caps silver to start.
     
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    Rings come off easy. Just hang them up on some screws in plywood. Tilt the plywood forward a little so the rings arent flat against it so you can derp all the way around the edge. Let them dry an hour when done and put them back on. Easy. And if ya dont like it in a week just peel it off. No harm no foul.
     
  16. Sep 15, 2014 at 2:51 PM
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    mattgecko

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    The black ring made a world of difference. Nice!!
     
  17. Sep 15, 2014 at 7:25 PM
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    MUDYRUNNER

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    Nice look with the centre caps still silver. Way better the stock looking. Good idea
     
  18. Sep 15, 2014 at 7:30 PM
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    Fenwick1993

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    Looks way better!
     
  19. Sep 16, 2014 at 5:46 AM
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    I like them original. I like most wheels blacked out but not those
     
  20. Sep 16, 2014 at 6:42 AM
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    The black TRD center caps would really finish them off. Looks great though.
     

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