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2020 TRD Pro Wheel Reps

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Johnny77, Apr 12, 2019.

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  1. Apr 12, 2019 at 3:43 PM
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    Yea figuring out the wheel widths and offsets are what we're hoping to get from this thread. Not to mention any highly desired finishes.
     
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  2. Apr 12, 2019 at 9:05 PM
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    There are 2-3 Chinese companies making 1st-gen and pre-Taco knockoffs. God help TW if one of them is sold here:

    [​IMG]
     
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  3. Apr 12, 2019 at 9:28 PM
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    Put some knock-off Pro wheels and a knock off Pro Grille on it, throw it in a shipping container and sell it stateside for $60k.

    Too easy! Like, competition is good for the market right?
     
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  4. Apr 15, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    16x8, 17x8.5 and 18x9 in OE colors
     
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  5. Apr 15, 2019 at 11:38 AM
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    Counterfeit watches, apparel, smartphones, cars, the list never ends. There are plenty of consumers for this market, otherwise they wouldn't exist.

    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Apr 15, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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    Appreciate the suggestion! 18x9 would definitely make those rocking wider tires happy :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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    I have a set of bronze FN Fx wheels. Not a color from Toyota and I liked the stule and color with white. Truck never sees off-road so no need for forged wheels. I’m happy and more competition for the world isn’t a bad thing. It breeds development and improvements.
     
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    I guess the thing I struggle with is this (purely from an ethical/philosophical standpoint......I have no skin in this game, but find it interesting to consider):

    For example: say you spend hours upon hours of time, designing and perfecting some manufactured item, whatever it is, that everyone subsequently really likes and wants, so you sell a lot of them. Next day you look over and your neighbour is copying your exact design, and selling it for a lot cheaper, without having to recoup the cost of developing the thing in the first place, or having the talent to create such an item from scratch.

    Is that really competition, or just foul play? I don’t quite know, but would argue the competition that drives innovation is when creative individuals develop and market their own original designs. :notsure:
     
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    17x9 et0, gloss black.
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2019 at 5:59 PM
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    You with usarim Johnny ?
     
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  11. Apr 16, 2019 at 6:16 PM
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    No, we're a newer brand in the Factory reproduction market.
     
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    All the things!
    It's ok though... because Toyota is a big faceless company.
     
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    Shhhhsss! Do not disrespect the man here! It is very bad karma and is known to cause howling diffs and high-altitude stumbles for disbelievers.


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    Mr Toyoda......please forgive our friend here. He is but young and lacks wisdom.
     
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    So for anyone who, like me, is interested by this idea of knock-off wheels, here is a very interesting video from John Cardogan. For those who take the time to watch it, it has a surprise twist in that it is not a rant against aftermarket rims. Far from it actually. The point John makes is the real need for safety approval of aftermarket rims, as can be obtained across the modern world.

    We’ve all seen the mark on our OEM wheels of “JWL”, which is a Japanese approval. The factory Toyota wheels may also have other approvals.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/JWL_standard

    My question to OP. Will these imitation wheels be approved for use on North American roads, and if so, by which approval bodies?

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PWS45MyynKA
     
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    Pick me up some. They want $20 at my dealer.
     
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    All the things!
    Just in case it didnt come across as such, I was being sarcastic.

    I'd much rather see companies innovate rather than copy.

    It's easy for people to accept ripping off ideas/intellectual property from big companies like Toyota. But then get severely bent out of shape if it were to happen to @SCSPerformance or @mesojdm . However, it's the exact same thing. Toyota is just better positioned to absorb the hit financially.
     
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