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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 11:51 AM
    #21
    jwctaco

    jwctaco Retired, going slow in the fast lane

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    Keep the FJ wheels, take the 1k and go play in your truck. Or buy something you need for your truck. $1000.00 buys a lot of gasoline.
     
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  2. May 14, 2017 at 12:14 PM
    #22
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    Everyone is forgetting he can sell his FJ wheels. I went from level 8mk6's to the SCS sr8's and at the end only cost me a couple hundred bucks.
     
  3. May 14, 2017 at 12:27 PM
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    b_r_o

    b_r_o Gnar doggy

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    20170514_110433.jpg I'm a fan of factory alloys on Toyotas. I know they don't have much backspacing though. 3/4 inch BORAs widen the axles out by 1.5 inches..
     
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  4. May 14, 2017 at 12:55 PM
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    kingk0ng

    kingk0ng Well-Known Member

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    just a few things.
    Scs beacuse if it's in your mind your going to do it eventually.
     
  5. May 14, 2017 at 12:58 PM
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    TheCookieMonster

    TheCookieMonster cookies!!!!!!!!!!!

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    not even a contest, keep the FJs
     
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  6. May 14, 2017 at 7:17 PM
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    BraskaTaco

    BraskaTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So dang clean :drool:
     
  7. May 15, 2017 at 5:27 PM
    #27
    BraskaTaco

    BraskaTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Vin says he expects the next shipment in late July :(
     
  8. May 15, 2017 at 7:03 PM
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    PVT Pablo

    PVT Pablo

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    Better get that spot in line if you want em!
     
  9. May 15, 2017 at 7:07 PM
    #29
    BraskaTaco

    BraskaTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Is the limited supply intentional? It seems like he'd sell a bunch more if they were readily available, as shown by them selling out instantly. Or does his manufacturer just not have the throughput capabilities?
     
  10. May 16, 2017 at 1:08 AM
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    backcountryj

    backcountryj Pending Approval

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    Keep the FJs, they just flow with the 2nd Gen body lines.
    As others have noted, do what you want its your truck and your $$$.

    I'm a big fan of all the SCS wheels, but I think each model wheel appeals to a specific Gen Toyota model best. By no means am I saying that they don't all look great on anything, just that certain model vehicles are better complemented by certain wheels.

    Ray10s - 3rd Gen Taco/5th Gen 4Runner
    Stealth 6s - 2nd Gen Taco/5th Gen 4Runner
    SR8s - 1st Gen Taco/3rd & 4th Gen 4Runner
    F5s - 1st Gen Taco/3rd Gen 4Runner
     
  11. May 16, 2017 at 3:13 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    It's hard for him to keep low prices and such a high quality product if he scales up. He checks every single wheel himself, which is part of what makes them so nice.
     
  12. May 16, 2017 at 3:27 AM
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    JimboAnz

    JimboAnz #OldNorm

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    Keep. Use the 800 for something else :thumbsup:
     
  13. May 16, 2017 at 3:31 AM
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    robssol

    robssol If it ain't broke, leave it the eff alone!

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    I think the flat black wheel fad has past. And I had a opportunity to buy a set off a 2017 Tacoma.
    Before:
    IMG_4439.jpg
    After:
    IMG_4440.jpg
     
  14. May 19, 2017 at 10:14 PM
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    BraskaTaco

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    Ray10 vs Method NV.. who wins?
     
  15. May 20, 2017 at 10:40 AM
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    lynlan1819

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    Stock wheels win every time.
     
  16. May 20, 2017 at 10:41 AM
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    lynlan1819

    lynlan1819 Well-Known Member

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    Those stock third gen. look a lot better on your truck.
     
  17. May 20, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    I think the method NV in bronze would look awesome on your truck.
     
  18. Jun 16, 2017 at 7:33 AM
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    BraskaTaco

    BraskaTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    According to Vin's instagram post.. these might be in stock tonight :drool:
     
  19. Jun 16, 2017 at 7:56 AM
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    TacoSupremeo

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    i personally dont like simulated beadlocks, its like being a poser or something... keep what youve got.
     
  20. Jun 16, 2017 at 8:31 AM
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    Goliath

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    Keep them, I think they look better on the truck.
     

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