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Wheel color choices

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shawn14Taco, Jan 22, 2018.

  1. Jan 22, 2018 at 10:08 PM
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    Shawn14Taco

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    So I finally got some wheels for my Tacoma, for damn near free. Got a set of Black Rhino Glamis from my brother for a 30 pack of Coors! He got them in a deal for another truck that also had some Allied beadlocks on it, didn't want the Black Rhino's. But I've decided I don't want black wheels- everybody's got those. So I figured I might have them re-powdercoated in another color before I mount them. Question is what color. Going between dark bronze, gunmetal, or white. Now, my truck is a 2014 DCLB TRD Sport 4x4. No lift yet, but planning on 5100's in the front. Thoughts? Any of these colors looks good on white, don't see many newer Tacomas with white wheels.
    Attached a stock internet photo.

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  2. Jan 23, 2018 at 6:51 AM
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  3. Jan 24, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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    My buddy powdercoated some wheels royal purple because he's a Vikings fan. I think he's having them repainted this week now.
     
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  4. Jan 24, 2018 at 2:36 PM
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    So your truck is white? I'm not a fan of white wheels, but I think both bronze and gunmetal would look really nice on a white truck.
     
  5. Jan 25, 2018 at 7:07 AM
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    I have gunmetal on my white I think it looks so much better than black wheels everyone is running. Personal preference of course!
     
  6. Jan 25, 2018 at 7:20 AM
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    Muddinfun

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    White wheels will only look good to people wearing white glasses.
     
  7. Jan 25, 2018 at 5:15 PM
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    Shawn14Taco

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    I was thinking that white might give it a bit of an old school look. I like old school Toyota trucks.

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  8. Jan 26, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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    Big Spender

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    I would go with white wheels to be different and old school. I see so many trucks with gray or black wheels.
     
  9. Jan 26, 2018 at 11:26 AM
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    Zach O

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    I vote bronze. I really want some bronze SCS wheels for my truck. I think it looks awesome on a white truck.
     
  10. Jan 26, 2018 at 11:35 AM
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    Mitch76

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    I vote gunmetal. I wish my black wheels were that color. :(

    Post a good side shot of your truck and ask for someone to photoshop different color wheels on it. And besides...pics of your truck are like titty pics on TW. Everyone wants to see them! :thumbsup:
     
  11. Jan 27, 2018 at 10:21 AM
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    Shawn14Taco

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    Ha! If truck shots are like titty pics here, mine would be pretty unimpressive, as it's currently bone stock, other than being debadged, with a busted off antenna (damn birds).
     
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