2013 radio knob replacement/upgrade

So I have a 2013 SR5 4dr and I recently tried to replace the radio knobs and bought a set from Hondo garage .. nice craftsmanship .. they just look “off” .. I have the radio with the knobs located in the upper left and right corners .. the stock items pull out just like the website shows but when you put the replacements in there’s a big gap .. anyone running something else ? Lookin for alternatives

 

Here’s some pics

 

Is the top pic your factory knobs?

 

Not trying to be a smart ass but it looks like you order the wrong knobs. It looks like the only way to order the AR15 knobs is to get the Premium Knobs and you needed the Basic Knob from reading the description here.

"These fit 2nd gen and 3rd gen Tacomas that have radio knobs at the top of the screen. If your knobs are at the bottom of the screen, you want the Premium Radio Knobs."

https://shop-hondogarage.com/collections/knobs-and-switches/products/tacoma-basic-radio-knobs

 

Pics with the chrome ring are the factory knobs.

 

At the time I ordered the basic knobs you could get them with the AR logo ..I even double checked with Hondo .. the had the small Allen key .. they’re def the basic .. from what I can gather .. 2013 touchscreen was just an off year and no one makes a good replacement for these

 

Those don't look like my factory knobs on my 15'.

 

Yeah it seems like .. 2013 had a touchscreen that had these weird knobs .. guess I’m S.O.L.

 

They changed the stereo in '14 I believe. The '12-13 have those knobs. I personally like the factory way more than the aftermarket knobs linked in this thread.

 

I just got a 2013 radio although it says it was produced in October of 2012. I’m also trying to replace the knobs since they suck. Any suggestions?

 

What don't you like about the knobs?

 

Previous owner scratched them all to hell and I'm a bit OCD

 

I have the stock knobs off the stereo on my 2012 (I replaced the headunit). I can snap some pics if you're interested in purchasing them ($25 plus the whatever the flat rate shipping costs).

 

I purchase some trim starch removal I’m gonna try that first and if anything I’ll let you know

 

How do you get the volume knobs off? Just pull?
I want to swap my volume and radio knob because the volume is worn out and the silver outer edge pushes in.
Just don’t want to break them trying to pull them off