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PreRunner Factory Aluminum Upgrade Wheels?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by pgtr, Jul 20, 2013.

  1. Jul 20, 2013 at 1:54 PM
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    SR5 PreRunners come with the 'styled steel wheels'. There is an upgrade available for aluminum wheels. Is this the wheel (see pic below)? Decent wheels? Worth getting over steel?

    Thanks

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    No. Those are not OEM. You can get a set of sport or offroad wheels for around 350 with tires.
     
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    If you select option code AL to get the 'factory aluminum upgrade' wheel what wheel is it? The TRD OR wheel?
     
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    The wheel in your pic is commonly added on by the Toyota South East distibutor. Factory AL wheels are these: [​IMG]
     
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    Yep - that's the (2nd one down) I thought you got w/ the AL package - basically looks like the TRD OR pack wheel.

    Oh and the dealers charge MORE for their 'A1' aftermarket wheel... sigh.

    ...it's looking tougher and tougher to find an SR5 w/ the AL option. I may just have to end up w/ the styled steel SR5 wheels. Dealers sure don't make it easy!

    Thanks everyone for clarifying this for me!
     
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    SR5 AL package is the same wheel as the OR package. You should check with your local dealers to see if they have any OR takeoff wheels. When I bought my truck in FL, the parts dept had a set that an OR buyer had swapped out for aftermarkets before delivery. They wanted $200 for the set of 4. It's worth a shot if you're having trouble locating an SR5 with AL. Good luck!
     
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    Excellent idea!

    What is the difference in rim width (if any) between the 16" Styled Steel Wheel and the 16" AL Upgrade Wheel?
     
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    Googling around I 'think' both the 16" steel and 16" AL upgrade wheels are 16x7s.

    The P245/75R16 or the P265/70R16 should fit comfortably on either tire just.
     
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    My upgraded wheel was this.
     
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    With the AL 'factory' wheel upgrade option - do they also upgrade the spare tire?

    (I assume they don't if it's a dealer/distributor aftermarket wheel)
     
  11. Jul 20, 2013 at 9:17 PM
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    I have a set of 4 of these wheels, complete with tire pressure sensors I've been getting around to selling. Where are you located? (Oh and no spare tire upgrade btw)
     

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