TRD beadlock wheels are still in production, new part number

The TACO alloy is a different casting than the Beadlocks.

 

Beadlocks are 23.5lbs and the new TACO alloy being lighter is a bonus! Two different wheels for sure.

 

Just got them installed. FWIW, the tech at America's tire said I could install the rings after he mounts the tires and before he balances them (I brought my torque wrench). He ended up installing the rings for me and even put the enter cap perpendicular with the valve stem. I tipped him for his attention to detail.

I reused the Goodyear Wrangler A/T tires that came on my OR because I don't want to waste money on a new set yet since I only have 1400 miles on them!

 

Lol, they’re not bead locks!!! They are cast alloy wheels too. With a fake bead lock ring just the same. I can’t see a difference when comparing pics of the two; nobody else can either unless you maybe really geek out with magnifying glasses. Dude who weighed them said his scale was reading low about 2lbs, so they’re pretty darn close. Maybe someone else can put them on a calibrated scale with rings and bolts installed.

 

I have know that for 10+ years. Toyota named them TRD Beadlocks.

 

DCLB FTW

 

It was a 2 lb difference between my scale and the doctors scale but that doesn't mean its off by 2 lbs at every reading (0 lb does not equal 2 lbs, 2 lbs does not mean 4 lbs)

 

Alright, glad you were able to clear that up for me

So what IS the ACTUAL difference? For practical and visible purposes?

 

Practical difference is to spread the word to prevent people from paying over $1500 for a used set from 2012 Tacoma TX Baja/ 2015 TRD PRO or 2008-2013 FJ TTE!

 

Oh for sure!!! I meant the difference between the old and new part numbers tho

 

Thats what I mean. If any, we obviously cant tell by visually looking at it, so its probably an insignificant change for 99% of the people who want these wheels.

 

Looks great. Did you swap over your TPMSs as well?

I am picking up a set of 4 I ordered via the dealer and still need to order center caps. I have the TRD Wheels from 2020 on currently and not sure if the TPMSs will work with these wheels.

 

If you have the OEM metal body aluminum wheel TPMS sensors, they un-bolt and re-install into the new wheels.

 

God I hope so. I just bought 4 new ones from Toyota so I didn't have to dismount the old tires

 

You still have to break the bead down to remove the old sensors.

If you have a 3rd Gen and bought 4 new TPMS sensors, you will have to re-program the truck TPMS ecu/pcm, to know and read the 4 new ID sensor numbers.

 

That is my absolute pet peeve, when center caps aren't properly installed. That attention to detail is a bonus to an under paid worker. Glad you tipped him and was aware of his service. Love the new rims on your Taco!

 

Nah. I bought new wheels, tires and tpms sensors. I'm leaving the stock set all together so the next person doesn't have to foot the bill when I sell them. Only program them.

 

Yea, swapped over. No issues.

 

Anyone good with photoshop? I can't decide between grey or black.

 

Black is a lot for MGM. But I think my SR5 wheels are black rather than grey.

I bought grey beadlocks but put them on the '02 white Tundra.