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Black or Polished Baja

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by CusterFan, Nov 27, 2018.

  1. Nov 27, 2018 at 4:09 PM
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    CusterFan

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    On the fence between Black or Polished American Racing Baja wheels.
    The truck they will go on and the wheels.


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  2. Nov 27, 2018 at 4:11 PM
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    HawkShot99

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    Black. Matches your front grill and bumpers nicely. Doesn't look like much chrome other than the toyota logo.
     
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  3. Nov 27, 2018 at 5:20 PM
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    CusterFan

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    Yeah with the utility package it takes the chrome away. Back bumper end caps are even black. I thought about the polished but I talked with my tire guy today and he said he would put polished wheels on a old 70's model chebby or something similar.
     
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  4. Nov 27, 2018 at 5:21 PM
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    Claudiomartinof

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    Black.. polished looks like the 80s or early 90s..
     
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  5. Nov 27, 2018 at 5:38 PM
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    PuyallupJon

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    Black fo sho
     
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  6. Nov 27, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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    Diablo169

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    98' just called and asked for their polished wheel back, then 04' asked for the black one back.
     
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  7. Nov 27, 2018 at 5:44 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Get the front bumper color matched, get a chrome grill surround with a pro insert. And go polished wheels.

    Retro is in. :D


     
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  8. Nov 27, 2018 at 5:49 PM
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    SpeySquatch

    SpeySquatch Function over Form

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    Chrome is for classics and has no business on modern trucks
     
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  9. Nov 27, 2018 at 7:36 PM
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    Dont forget those classics were once modern.
     
  10. Nov 27, 2018 at 7:43 PM
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    I'm having a hard time getting over these. I always liked the looks of them.


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  11. Nov 27, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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    StayinStock

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    Black polished.
     
  12. Nov 27, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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    The important thing is to chose what you want.

    No reason to follow the lemmings.

    Or have affirmation from a forum of strangers.

    Just make sure they fit right. Or everyone will snicker. ;)
     
  13. Nov 27, 2018 at 7:58 PM
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    Hell, I get new wheels about every three months.
     
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  14. Nov 27, 2018 at 8:18 PM
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    If you're simply asking about aesthetics for your truck, black it is. Chrome or satin can work, but not so much on your rig.
     
  15. Nov 27, 2018 at 8:22 PM
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    Chrome looks awful on 3rd Gens.
     
  16. Nov 28, 2018 at 8:46 PM
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    looks awful
     
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  17. Nov 28, 2018 at 8:48 PM
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    El Duderino

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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    Leave the chrome for the classic muscles cars
     
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  18. Nov 28, 2018 at 9:01 PM
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    Not awful...just out of place.
     
  19. Nov 28, 2018 at 9:40 PM
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    You will need to paint that front bumper to use those polished wheels I think.
    But really what I think would look best is to just put more aggressive tires on those stock wheels.
     
  20. Nov 28, 2018 at 9:46 PM
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    I’m confused why you’re at the chevy dealer, with your old Honda and new Tacoma.
     
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