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Wheels and Tires?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by herewego311, May 17, 2011.

  1. May 17, 2011 at 11:48 AM
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    herewego311

    herewego311 [OP] Member

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    I have a friend at ProComp who is getting me a hookup on wheels and tires.

    I have a 2011 TRD Sport and would like to get some info on what wheel and tire specs I should look into for occasional off roading, but mainly highway driving.

    I like these wheels:

    http://www.procompusa.com/prodDetail.aspx?partNo=PXA1031-6882&catID=11&subCat=210&ptID=100073&plID=101922

    but Im not sure if they are the right specs.

    How about tires?

    http://www.procompusa.com/prodDetail.aspx?partNo=PCT16285&catID=13&subCat=157&ptID=100806&plID=3357

    Any help would be appreciated for a new truck owner. Thank you.
    Chad
     
  2. May 17, 2011 at 11:59 AM
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    rcbs204

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    Looks like it should be fine, at least they are not black. I am over the black wheels.
     
  3. May 17, 2011 at 1:27 PM
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    wheels are nice different which i like......i would get the extreme at's though.....i dont like the regular at's looks and traction they lack on both
     
  4. May 17, 2011 at 1:45 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    Some 16's contact the brake caliper. Make sure that those won't, or tell them you want to test-fit them before buying...
     
  5. May 17, 2011 at 1:50 PM
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    herewego311

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    Is there a way to confirm with the wheel measurements? Specific measurements that are known to hit the caliper?
     
  6. May 17, 2011 at 1:51 PM
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    pudge151

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    99% of peeps here will tell you to get black rims. im not sure what color your truck is but i do like the black on black look and on white trrucks too.

    i really like gunmetal or something like that (dark grey) on some of the trucks too, i want to paint mine gunmetal when i need to or get a chance to. not sure what procomp has in that color.
     
  7. May 17, 2011 at 1:53 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    No it's specific brands/models....the specs you posted are good, but these type of wheels still may hit the caliper. It's hit or miss.
     
  8. May 17, 2011 at 2:20 PM
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    herewego311

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    Ok thanks for your input!
     
  9. May 17, 2011 at 2:20 PM
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    herewego311

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    Thank for your opinion, I wasnt exactly lookin for color advice tho. Take care.
     

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