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my 2015 I got 2 weeks ago

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tmoats, Oct 1, 2014.

  1. Oct 1, 2014 at 12:34 PM
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    tmoats

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    So far I've leveled it with bilstein 5100's front and rear. Hids are in headlights and leds in fogs. Just recently put some 265/70R17 toyo open country mt. Also have 1.5 spider Trax wheel spacers. Should I paint my rims black or keep them as is? Not the best pic I'll get a better one soon [​IMG][/url]
     
  2. Oct 1, 2014 at 1:12 PM
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    KB Voodoo

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    Black rims would definitely look great on that truck, but you're better off buying the rims you want, instead of painting.

    Painting them is a little ghetto for a brand new truck.
     
  3. Oct 1, 2014 at 1:41 PM
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    judgeman6970

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    It may be cause I'm old, but I like it just the way it is!!
     
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  4. Oct 1, 2014 at 1:48 PM
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    No, you should have them powder coated black.
     
  5. Oct 1, 2014 at 1:48 PM
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    agreed.... powder coat at LEAST

    or get the FJ black TRD wheels if you want a more Toyota factory look
     
  6. Oct 1, 2014 at 1:58 PM
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    you mean different like .... be like yours?
     
  7. Oct 1, 2014 at 1:59 PM
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    ArcherTaco

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    I love the way my Toyos look on black wheels...but my truck is black so that makes a difference. Dip them and see if you like it. If you do then you can make it permanent in a manner of your choosing. If not you're out $20 and can peel it off. My .02
     
  8. Oct 1, 2014 at 2:01 PM
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    I'd look at getting some bronze SCS wheels. I think bronze wheels look good on white or maybe go with a gunmetal or anthracite color
     
  9. Oct 1, 2014 at 2:01 PM
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    the test dip is good advice
     
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    I agree, do not Plastic Dip. Looks terrible on a brand new truck. Get a set of aftermarket wheels or powder coat your stockers. But then again I've never been a fan of the "Sport" wheels. They remind me of a wheel that would be stock on a Highlander or Rav4, not a truck with Off-Road pretentions. But that is my 2 cents.
     
  11. Oct 1, 2014 at 3:09 PM
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    tmoats

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    Here is a better Picture.

    [​IMG]
     
  12. Oct 1, 2014 at 3:13 PM
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    I really like your truck. It looks great just the way you have it. good choice.


    IMG_0362_zps4c970566_230eae2995b92cf3b009a0d144089707773bda04.jpg
     
  13. Oct 1, 2014 at 3:15 PM
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    I think I would like some headlights from "ambigious" before getting wheels.
     
  14. Oct 1, 2014 at 3:20 PM
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    I think it looks great "as is." Clean, simple, sharp.
     
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  15. Oct 1, 2014 at 3:25 PM
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    ArcherTaco what tire pressure you running in your toyos
     
  16. Oct 1, 2014 at 3:26 PM
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    Mademan925

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    White Tacos need black rims
     
  17. Oct 1, 2014 at 5:58 PM
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    That looks great. I'd leave it like that for a good while.
     
  18. Oct 1, 2014 at 6:01 PM
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    Even without the bhlm.
     
  19. Oct 1, 2014 at 6:18 PM
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    tmoats

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    I wanna do the bhlm mod but to scared to try.
     
  20. Oct 1, 2014 at 6:26 PM
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    KB Voodoo

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    Same here......
     

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