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18x9 BFD Wheels

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires Marketplace' started by JdMeF9SiR2, Aug 17, 2011.

  1. Feb 3, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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    JdMeF9SiR2

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  2. Mar 9, 2012 at 2:00 PM
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  3. Mar 9, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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    I can't wait for my new kicks....Have a great weekend guys. Thanks.
     
  4. Mar 10, 2012 at 12:10 AM
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    B you got the weights for these wheels? Any chance they're lighter than the stock 17" TRD's?
     
  5. Mar 10, 2012 at 2:49 AM
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    JdMeF9SiR2

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    Hi David,

    Your wheels were shipped out yesterday. The BFD wheels weigh 22lbs and 6oz. They're are lighter by 5-7lbs.

    Have a nice weekend!
     
  6. Mar 10, 2012 at 4:33 AM
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    S7ICKlVlAN

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    Sweet thanks. 5-7lbs of unsprung weight is good stuff. Mahalo!
     
  7. Mar 12, 2012 at 11:23 AM
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    JdMeF9SiR2

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    Thank you too! And I agree, 5-7lbs translates to noticeable acceleration improvement. Gas mileage should be better too, but I cannot say by how much.
     
  8. Mar 13, 2012 at 7:34 PM
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    Got my new Bronze BFD's within 3 working days of payment.....Awesome service, feedback, shipping.

    These wheels are light! I'm so glad not everything I'm changing on my Taco weighs more than stock. Thanks D&B!
     
  9. Mar 14, 2012 at 12:29 PM
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    JdMeF9SiR2

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    Wow, I didn't expect them to get to Hawaii so quickly! You are welcome, and thank you too!!! I think you will feel a noticeable difference with the lighter wheels. Please post some photos of your truck when you can!
     
  10. Mar 14, 2012 at 6:31 PM
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    Sounds good B. I'll take some legit pics for your site.
     
  11. Mar 17, 2012 at 10:45 PM
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  12. Mar 17, 2012 at 10:56 PM
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    Yeah! Das what I'm talkin 'bout! Lookin clean Kid.
     
  13. Mar 17, 2012 at 11:31 PM
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    Mahalo's flat. Yeah I'm real pleased with the outcome....the tires really tie it all together just right for me. Can't wait to see our trucks side by side.
     
  14. Mar 17, 2012 at 11:59 PM
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    Im begging to think we have the same taste. Iwas looking at your build and I have the same Trd emblem but mine are the socmonkey bed decals. I also carbon fiber wrapped my interior. Then of course the awesome BFD shoes from FN Wheels. I'll get with you one of these days so we take some side by sides for this thread.
     
  15. Mar 18, 2012 at 1:56 AM
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    Great minds.....

    Funny you should mention the decals. Got bored tonight and pulled mine off. Felt like the new wheels and tires called enough attention to the truck already, so I scrubbed the decals. Looks cleaner, but I have asked Sock for pricing on his Hawaii edition bedsides. We'll see. Definitely down for a tandem photoshoot. I'll get the 20D cleaned up.:cool:
     
  16. Mar 19, 2012 at 1:36 PM
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    You guys are awesome. I wish I lived in Hawaii so I could hang out with you. Thanks again, and thanks for posting the pics!
     
  17. Mar 24, 2012 at 2:07 PM
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  18. Mar 24, 2012 at 3:34 PM
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    lol just living in Hawaii in general would be awsome. btw any chance these wheels coming out in 17's?
     
  19. Mar 25, 2012 at 2:58 PM
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    I agree!

    As for the 17's, the closest I have right now is the Countersteer Type X from Konig. It is very unlikely that this style (FN Wheels BFD) will be available in 17", but I know if they get enough demand they will make it.

    The demand would have to be very high though in order to cover the costs to do the R&D necessary to make a totally new size, especially for a counter pressure cast wheel such as the BFD.
     
  20. Mar 26, 2012 at 8:49 AM
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    Well I am loving my 18" BFD wheels, the matte bronze has a great color. Here are some pics...
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