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From Concept to Production...Level 8 MK6

Discussion in 'Discount Tire Direct' started by Discount Tire, Apr 11, 2013.

  1. Sep 6, 2013 at 11:07 AM
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    jernigan78

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    i went with 0 offest. its sits perfect. my tire tread is inline with the fender liner, and the sidewall sticks out. thats important in Hawaii, because i need to be able to get a "recon" permit.

    I didnt go with the gunmetal color beacuse it thought it would "clash" with the grey paint on the truck. too much grey looks funny. the black looks sick.
     
  2. Sep 12, 2013 at 5:26 AM
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    quantum

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    anyone have any pics of the 16x8s with the -10 offset on their truck?
     
  3. Sep 12, 2013 at 7:49 AM
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    skidooman

    skidooman I'm your huckleberry

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    mh3kgt is running the -10 I think. I saw it on the road, but havent seen any pics of it. You might shoot him a pm.
     
  4. Sep 13, 2013 at 10:06 AM
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    nugget

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    How my Tacoma currently sits. a 2/3 body lift. with 17x9 -12 offset. 265/70/17 tires. no rubbing issues at all and sits flush with my bushwacker flares.

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  5. Sep 25, 2013 at 12:01 PM
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    adiaz0103

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  6. Sep 25, 2013 at 12:32 PM
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    looks great
     
  7. Sep 26, 2013 at 5:14 PM
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    Stock suspension? I am copying you :p
     
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  8. Oct 1, 2013 at 11:59 PM
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    12superwhitetaco

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    can u post a pic of the ur truck from the front so I can see if how far the wheel sticks out.. mahalo!
     
  9. Oct 30, 2013 at 2:29 PM
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    Airun

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    I see some guys running 9" wide rims with 265 and 285 width tires. What is the rationale for this over 8"? Any advantage? or just looks, more aggressive stance?
     
  10. Nov 6, 2013 at 7:43 AM
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    since these wheels have been out for a while, how is the paint/coating holding up to:
    • road salt?
    • water crossings?
    • repeated washes?
    • coastal areas?
    • canadia-like winters?
    • mall-crawling?
    • obamacare?
     
  11. Nov 6, 2013 at 8:03 AM
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    skidooman

    skidooman I'm your huckleberry

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    obummercare is definitely taking its toll. Other than that, they are doing great so far. :thumbsup:
     
  12. Nov 6, 2013 at 1:31 PM
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    Discount Tire

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    I have had the Level 8 ZX on my rig for over 2 years now. I live in Phoenix and while we don't have harsh winters or road salt we get some extreme heat and nasty dust storms. I frequently drive off road and I'm not easy on my wheels and tires. So far, so good here. They still look great. (When I clean them. LOL)
     
  13. Nov 6, 2013 at 1:40 PM
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    damn... I wish these were offered in 5 lug...
     
  14. Nov 8, 2013 at 5:03 PM
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    OME and 33s to come.
    Man I love these wheels. The 0 offset gives a perfect stance. My DC2s hang out too wide, but these are spot on.
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  15. Nov 9, 2013 at 6:48 AM
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    Looks sharp Airun!
     
  16. Nov 9, 2013 at 10:06 AM
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    take a "down-the-side" shot so i can see how much they stick out, please :D
     
  17. Nov 13, 2013 at 9:38 AM
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    It's nice to see some wheel styles similar to import cars wheels .

    Anyone have the gunmetal on a white truck ?
     
  18. Nov 13, 2013 at 9:47 AM
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    skidooman

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    Yes. Check out my build thread in my sig.
     
  19. Nov 13, 2013 at 2:17 PM
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    saw this in another thread,

     
  20. Nov 13, 2013 at 2:31 PM
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    Tribull

    Tribull Have more than you show. Speak less than you know.

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    Bone stock. For now.
    Any more folks have these on their first gen? I am torn between these and the Guardians. I had the black Strike 6's on my '02 and loved 'em.
     
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