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What Kind of Rims Should I Get ?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Badgerr, Jul 27, 2014.

  1. Jul 27, 2014 at 7:29 PM
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    Badgerr

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    I want some new rims, but I just cant decide...I have stock powder coated toyota rims 15x7 6 lugs...
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    I would like something along the lines of this but rims that will fit 15x7 and are 6 lugs..
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    Or any kind of rim that is black or black with chrome accents

    Please post some suggestion

    Thanks!!
     
  2. Jul 27, 2014 at 8:43 PM
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    When you say rims that will fit 15x7s, exactly what do you mean? Tire size? If you get a 15x8 aftermarket rim, it will definitely give you more options and look better IMO than the stock 15x7...... As for what to get....sorry not much help....get what you like, you already have an idea
     
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    What I mean by the 15x7 is I have a 15 inch rim that is 7 inch wide...I need a rim that will fit that because I have almost new tires that are 31 inches and fit a 15in x 7in rim..So i can't get a aftermarket rim that is a different because I would like it to fit the Current tire I have now instead of re buying brand new tires..Unless Im thinking wrong..
     
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    I have the same wheels as you OP. I thought about buying those exact M/T wheels, but finally just decided to PlastiDip mine. The wheels look great on my truck now.
     
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    They have them on there! 15x7 6 lug 5.50 spacing
     
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    I recently got new tires in 30x9.50r15 with the stock 15x7 rims. Right after that I had to get new rims and the new ones were 15x8 and they fit the tires perfectly. I wouldn't hesitate to go with a slightly wider rim like a 15x8. You can look up mine if you like or I can post some pics they are mickey thompson classic IIs (new ones are classic IIIs almost the same) they are in my sig as well
     
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    Another thing to think of is Tacoma rims come I believe 4.5" bs so you need either that or less to run without spacers. Mine are 3 5/8" I believe. Others will chime in on the specs you want
     
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    Yep. I was looking at over $400 for new wheels or even for powder coating. I spent $30 and i'm happy
     
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    Those MT wheels are nice, I think they are the side-bitters?
    If you like the chrome/ polished metal accents then try the black wheels with faux bead-locks that give the accent your wanting. Personally I like the stock 16" Baja(?) Toyota wheels that came on the Tacoma's and fj's. Here's a link of the pic

    http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/wheels-tires/124969-2010-2011-trd-wheel.html
     
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    Totally agree with the 15x8's!
     
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    The 31s you have, are they the normal 31x10.5x15s? If so you could definitely go with a 15x8 wheel, but honestly your current wheels are pretty nice :) try plasti-dip and see how you like them after and that way you can use the money for other mods
     
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    Why do that when my dad owns a powder coating business, So i can powder coat anything for free such as the rims I currently have now haha...and plus I dont like Plasti-Dip ( Just my personal opinion, Dont hate ) :D
     
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    LOL.......never would hate, and it's not the greatest (plasti dip) time to hit up Pops ;)
     
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    I agree with some previous posters, I was looking at getting some new wheels for my car as well, but instead I opted for the plasti-dip option. It looks great, and if you don't like the look, you can always peel the stuff off. It won't come off when you wash it either. The stuff is great.

    I recommend actually taking the wheels off though, and taping off the tires (Even though they're also black, the plasti-dip is noticeable), and laying them flat to avoid the stuff from leaving drip lines.

    You can buy it at a local Dept store, like Hope Depot, or Lowes. Or you can scour the net, Amazon probably has it cheaper and in bulk. You shouldn't need more than 3 or 4 cans.
     

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