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Keep current wheels or switch? (Pics and poll!)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BraskaTaco, May 14, 2017.

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Switch or keep

  1. Keep the FJ SE's

    45 vote(s)
    59.2%
  2. Switch! Ray10's are awesome

    31 vote(s)
    40.8%
  1. May 14, 2017 at 10:20 AM
    #1
    BraskaTaco

    BraskaTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Right now I have the gun metal FJ SE wheels. I'll have Pelfreybilt swingout carrier coming shortly and figure now would be a good of time as any to switch wheels. I'm really drooling over the matte black SCS Ray 10's.

    Switch, or keep?

    Current:

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    Considering:

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    Screen Shot 2017-05-14 at 12.06.15 PM.jpg

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. May 14, 2017 at 10:20 AM
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    Justanotherhemi

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    Keep. Your truck looks great
     
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  3. May 14, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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    Jareds Toyota

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    I think the ray 10s look good. I'll be selling my stealth 6s to get a set hopefully soon
     
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  4. May 14, 2017 at 10:24 AM
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    PVT Pablo

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    Ray10's for sure :thumbsup:

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  5. May 14, 2017 at 10:27 AM
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    PintSize

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    I'd say keep. But those Ray10's are awesome. If you do get the Ray10's I'll take your FJ SE's for free.:D
     
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  6. May 14, 2017 at 10:32 AM
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    ChemDawg

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    I vote keep the fj's. I do not like the look of those ray 10's at all.
    That being said...We all got different taste.
    I'd get what you like since it's your truck.
     
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  7. May 14, 2017 at 10:36 AM
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    T-Bick22

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    I think the Ray 10s would look sick, but you will probably have trouble getting them. Last time they were in stock, they sold out in like 10 minutes and I couldn't get a set
     
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  8. May 14, 2017 at 10:44 AM
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    lynlan1819

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    Keep the fj wheels,they look better in my eyes.Way too many black rims on these trucks too the point that nobody even takes a second look at them anymore.
    Do you really want too dish out a $1,000 just too have a slightly different look that adds no benefit what so ever to the truck.
     
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  9. May 14, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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    BraskaTaco

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    I'm realizing this too! If they were stocked, I would have already bought them haha.
     
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  10. May 14, 2017 at 10:58 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    That's a great point. If you're wanting to switch it up, consider the ray10s in gunmetal. I think that color looks awesome on our trucks.
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  11. May 14, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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    natas1321

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    I would keep your wheels, they look just fine to me.
     
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  12. May 14, 2017 at 11:12 AM
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    BraskaTaco

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    Those do look very, very nice. I prefer that over the gunmetal Ray10.

    Something I've noticed about the FJ's is that in certain light, the gloss finish almost looks "plasticy".

    Insane build, so in no way hating, but as an example:

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  13. May 14, 2017 at 11:14 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    Oh duh, I just noticed your current wheels are gunmetal. I would leave it be then. I see what you mean about the plasticy look though. Is that why you're wanting to switch?
     
  14. May 14, 2017 at 11:18 AM
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    BraskaTaco

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    Partially.. and just can't beat the look of aftermarket wheels with a little backspacing :D
     
  15. May 14, 2017 at 11:18 AM
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    The Stig

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    FJs for sure. Never really liked fake beadlock style wheels
     
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  16. May 14, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    That is true :D
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  17. May 14, 2017 at 11:23 AM
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    BraskaTaco

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    Yeah I would probably paint the bolts if I got them.
     
  18. May 14, 2017 at 11:28 AM
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    ABNFDC

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    Keep your wheels. Not worth the time, effort, or money to switch. Your current setup looks just fine. Fake beadlocks are about as equally lame as fake hood scoops.
     
  19. May 14, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    So, not lame at all and awesome as shit?
     
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  20. May 14, 2017 at 11:41 AM
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    lol:bananadance:
     
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