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Need opinions on wheels

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by DD03SR5, Apr 11, 2012.

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which wheel do you like

Poll closed May 11, 2012.
  1. classic lock black

    39.0%
  2. pro comp 7089

    41.6%
  3. classic II black

    19.5%
  1. Apr 11, 2012 at 6:41 AM
    #1
    DD03SR5

    DD03SR5 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    need some help on what wheels would be best searched for a while and i have it narrowed down. I have 1.25" spidertrax spacers right now and i like how they sit. I think i need something around a 4" backspacing to keep the same look. Also i have 285's with billies at 2.5". And im getting eibach's in a couple of weeks.

    let me know what you think

    1) mickey thompson classic lock black
    16x8, 4"bs -12mm offset
    [​IMG]

    2) Pro comp 7069
    16x8 4"bs -12mm offset
    [​IMG]

    3)mickey thompson classicII black
    16x8 either 4.437"bs or 3.625"bs
    [​IMG]


    let me know what you think! post up some other wheels if you have suggestions as well
     
  2. Apr 11, 2012 at 6:54 AM
    #2
    brny67

    brny67 Well-Known Member

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    #1 is pretty bad ass.
     
  3. Apr 11, 2012 at 7:07 AM
    #3
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    In this order for me:

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  4. Apr 11, 2012 at 2:57 PM
    #4
    JSFoster75

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    Too many to list.
    I really like #2.

    Put a poll up...
     
  5. Apr 11, 2012 at 4:03 PM
    #5
    DD03SR5

    DD03SR5 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    poll is up
     
  6. Apr 11, 2012 at 5:35 PM
    #6
    sfcadams

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    I am partial to #1 for obvious reasons.....

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  7. Apr 11, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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    Roll Tide

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    I voted for number 1 for a few reasons.

    1. I like the bead lock look.
    2. I want this wheel myself.
    3. The holes are bigger, which I feel looks better than the pro comps.


    My second choice would be number 2 (pro comps), and actually would come down to pricing.
     
  8. Apr 11, 2012 at 5:38 PM
    #8
    90YotaPU

    90YotaPU The Messiah

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    I can tell you the mickey thompson classic ii's with 4" backspacing will not clear the brake caliper on a second gen taco. You have to get the 3.625" backspacing. Ask me how I know.
     
  9. Apr 11, 2012 at 6:19 PM
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    DD03SR5

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    Well i see why they look awesome first time i have seen them on a taco
     
  10. Apr 11, 2012 at 6:29 PM
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    sfcadams

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    Cool. I hadn't seen them on a Tacoma either so I thought what the hell...

    I love them and you can get different outer rings if you want in different colors, like red, blue, gold, polished, or black. They come with black like you see on mine.
     
  11. Apr 11, 2012 at 7:39 PM
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    skidooman

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    The classic IIs have always been my favorite aftermarket wheel. However I do not like simulocks. Blech.
     
  12. Apr 11, 2012 at 7:41 PM
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    sfcadams

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    They are not for everyone.....
     
  13. Apr 11, 2012 at 8:36 PM
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    OmahaStylee

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    I vote the pro comps
    They're on my short list of possibilities for my 01 doublecab

    If you get them, please PM me some pics to help me decide :D
     
  14. Apr 11, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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    Esteem

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    I had #1 on my old truck in chrome...Looked good. Pain to clean.
     
  15. Apr 11, 2012 at 9:12 PM
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    TacoBran

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    Since your in Canada I vote for number one. That's originally what I had on order, but at the time they were back ordered. If you were close to me I woulda said 2 or 3 :D
     
  16. Apr 11, 2012 at 9:20 PM
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    diesel30

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    go with the classic lock's. i did and i mounted up 285/70/17's. they look fantastic and m/t makes the outer ring in about 8 colors if you want to switch them out. I'm gonna pick up a set of red ones for the black wheels on a mag gray dc sport. :cool:
     
  17. Apr 11, 2012 at 9:58 PM
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    OmahaStylee

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    here's one that is running #1 on my short list:

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    Eagle Alloys 1002-7866

    16 in. x 8 in.
    6 x 5.5 in. Bolt Circle
    3.625 in. Backspace
     
  18. Apr 12, 2012 at 3:20 AM
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    DD03SR5

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    yeah those are nice man mikesdoublecab is running those! do you think the 3.625 bs would be to much
     
  19. Apr 12, 2012 at 3:57 AM
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    DD03SR5

    DD03SR5 [OP] Well-Known Member

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  20. Apr 12, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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    Tacomadude89

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    Love those rims. Like the others, gotta' run them without the centers for that aggressive look.
     

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