From Concept to Production...Level 8 MK6

Where did you get the center caps?

 

I got them from my local Toyota dealer. List price was $12 each. I got them for $9 each.

 

What black lugs did you use?

 

Have you had any rubbing or had to do any trimming?

 

17x8 with a 0 offset in gunmetal gray. I could not be happier. The stance is much improved. The whole look is better.

 

Picked up some 265/75r16 hankook dynapros and black 0 offset MK6 can't wait to put them on!!

 

Amazon.. click the link at the bottom and don't forget the locking lugs

$28 Gorilla Automotive 21133ET Extended Thread Small Diameter Lug Nut – 12-Millimeter by 1.5 Thread Size – Pack of 20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001O0AO0Q

 

I still love mine!

 

Me too!

 

Great find, I didn't think about gen locking lugs. I was just looking for a 24 pack.

I'm picking up my new tires Thursday and the discount tire guy said that since I bought wheels last year and tires this year hat he'd just swap them out on Thursday.

 

What kind of side steps are those? Truck looks awesome man!!

 

Thank you so much! Those are CTX. I found them on eBay for about $200. I needed them ASAP or I would have saved for the Magnums. They do their job though.

 

Got my MK6 and hankook dynapro's on looks sweet!!

 

17x9 -12 offset. 285/70/17. Stock suspension. Minor trimming of inner portion fender flares. Also had to push fender lining in after heating with a heat gun. No rubbing on the streets, haven't tried off roading yet. Used goof off for the "8" logo

 

Did this a few weeks ago, added CBoY808 stickers.

 

I'm trying to debate between 16x8 -10 offset, or 17x9 -12 offset. What would some of the advantages/disadvantages to each wheel be? Tire size would likely either be 265/75/16 or 285/75/16 (or something comparable in a 17"... 275/70/17 or 285/70/17). Will it have an effect on trimming significantly? What about the protrusion from the wheel well - will the extra 2mm offset be noticeable?

Your thoughts are greatly appreciated!

 

I always recommend 17 inch just because of the more tire options out there. But a 16 inch rim and tire are less then a 17.

As for the offset differences since the 17 inch is a 9 inch wide rim and with a -12 offset it will have a 4.5 inch backspace. The 16 inch with a 8 inch wide rim and -10 offset has a 4.11 inch backspace. I ran the 16x8 -10 and it does stick significantly out of the fender well with a 265/75/16 Tire. Assuming you are planning to do a suspension lift going off of the tire sizes, the 17x9 -12 would be the best since it will give you enough back space to clear all the suspension components, won't push the wheel & tire out to far where it will excessively contact sheet metal and body mounts, and with a 9 inch wide rim can support a 285 or even a 315 wide tire.

 

Anyone know if there's a current coupon code for the ebay store?

 

I am buying these 17x8 and debating between 0 and -12 offset. I will be doing a lift 3" front 2" rear and mounting BFC ko2's 275/70/17, and I want to avoid rubbing. Which offset would you recommend? Thank you for your help!

 

Either offset works, but the -12 offset will sit ~1/2-inch further out when compared to the 0 offset. The 17x8 0 offset would be the direction I'd lean.

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