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Why are 15" wheels so freakin hard to find

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Super Stroked, Apr 1, 2016.

  1. Apr 1, 2016 at 10:43 AM
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    Super Stroked

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    Been to three different places and having a hard time finding 15" wheels for my 95 4x4. Just want some simple black wheels that don't cost an arm and a leg since it's a beater/hunting truck! Find em for sale used, but none in Texas.. Anyone else have this issue or am i the only one?
     
  2. Apr 1, 2016 at 10:49 AM
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    Summit racing sells a big selection of black 15".
     
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  3. Apr 1, 2016 at 10:57 AM
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    Pretty much any offroad or truck shop should have 15" rims available.
     
  4. Apr 1, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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  6. Apr 1, 2016 at 12:56 PM
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    I caught that and already corrected the post as you were posting this
     
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    mhorton1911

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    Where are you in texas? I just got some new rims and I have 15s
     
  8. Apr 1, 2016 at 1:21 PM
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    Check out Amazon.com They have a few black aluminum wheels for under $100 each most with free shipping
     
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    I think the OP is looking for like 4 wheels for $100.00 maybe with tires
     
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    I have a spare set of 15" stock alloy wheels. You could always paint them black.

    In CO though.
     
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    Jk then :cool:
     
  12. Apr 2, 2016 at 6:46 AM
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    Cypress area. What kind you have?? Pics?
     
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    No, just a decent looking set of wheels without spending an arm and leg or having to upgrade to 16". Have brand new tires already.
     
  14. Apr 2, 2016 at 6:51 AM
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    Kinda have an idea on the ones i want, they can get them but it's take forever in the size i need. Seems most of the places getting a 5 lug is easy, but when you jump to 6 lug it's gets harder to get them in. Online seems to be the only way to order them and even then, i ordered from one place and got an email saying they are out of stock on backorder. That's why I decided to just go into a few places and check, figured they could get them in easier. Still gotta go check 4wheel parts, just haven't made that drive to them yet.

    Got a few more places to check, guess I really just wanted to vent some frustration. Find ones i like for a decent price and BAM... not available. haha
     
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    Because 15in wheels are now a thing of the past
     
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    I am not about to convert 5 vehicles from 15" wheels to a larger size

    Although it seems no one stocks anything but all terrain tires in 15" at least around here.
     
  17. Apr 4, 2016 at 3:01 AM
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    Why can't you put 16s on it. Lots of cheap scratched up, or steel wheels. Especially west of you.
     
  18. Apr 4, 2016 at 5:31 AM
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    My tires are dang near brand new. Didn't really want to have to deal with getting new ones and selling these just to upgrade sizes. It's a beater daily driver/ ranch truck so didn't want expensive wheels. Ended up finding some finally that are close to what i was wanting. I could find 5 lugs all day long, just not 6 lug. should be here soon!
     
  19. Apr 4, 2016 at 10:59 AM
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    Another reason to stick with 15's is the cost of tires jump considerably when going up in wheel size....
     
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    I have a set I'm trying to get rid of.image.jpg
     

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