wheels..... decisions..... decisions

Hello Forum,

I am a little undecided about wheels for my Tacoma. Truth is that I am not into aftermarket wheels even though there are a few that I like it is not enough for me to buy them. Here's what my '08 came with when I bought it on 01/03/12 (I added the tires afterwards):


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My indecision stems from the fact that I like chrome but I like the following wheels also. I will list the pros & cons (from my point of view):


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PROS
Has a nice shine.
I already have them.
People think they are chrome wheels, until I tell them that they are wheel skins.
If I damage one, I can buy a whole set for $70. I can't buy wheels for $17.50 a piece.

I can balance the wheels with weights on both sides AND you can't even see the weights since they are hidden behind the wheel skins.


CONS
I wish they would stick out an inch more. My wheels are 16x7 & have a 30mm offset & I believe 5" back space.





PROS:
These are 16x7.5 & have a 15mm offset.
I don't know what the back spacing is on them.

They look rugged & (I believe) these will stick out about an inch more than what I have now due to the 1/2 wider wheel & less offset. Again, I don't know the backspacing on these.

My truck is silver so I think these will match up perfectly.

I do not have to replace my 5 month old BFg A/T's, 265/75r16. I just spend themoney on the wheels. These go for around $600 on ebay


CONS:
no bling. LOL!


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PROS
Same with & offset as the TRD's but in 17's.
Not too common around here on Tacoma's
Some bling (machined face with silver & all clear coated) & I can buy chrome center caps for them.


CONS
Requires new tires AND the cost of the rims. These go for around $500 - $600 on ebay.


I can wait to wear down my BFG's if I decide to go the 17" wheel route but these suckers go forever!


Thanks

 

For your chrome wheels you can always put spacers on them

 

Yeah, thats true. Spidertrax in 1.25" width. I'll look into this. Thanks

 

Hello,

I ordered a set of 16x8 MOTO METAL chrome M0951's, 0 offset, & 4.5 back space. That should stick out noticeably more than wnat I have now. I should have them by Wednesday or Thursday of this week. I'll do my TPMS sensor mod to eliminate the light. I have 3 questions that I forgot to ask the vendor about & he is already closed for today.

* Do I need hub-centric rings? I know our trucks have a 106mm hub but I don't know the hub bore on these wheels.

* Will I have caliper rubbing issues? I have read where some 16" wheels rub the caliper but when ever I have read a post from someone with these wheels in 16" I did not read of any rubbing issues.

* Anyone know the actual wheel part #?

I have searched but can't find this info.

Thanks