Thoughts on Replica Rims??

Good morning! After seeing these rims on this truck <a href="https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/dclb-trd-off-road-thread.394932/#post-11080384">DCLB TRD Off-Road Thread</a>

I decided to go with the same rims, however I noticed on eBay they have replicas for about $100 - $150 lower than the real rims. Is there any down side to buying the replicas? I don't know much about rims and figured I'd ask here.

Real ones http://www.ebay.com/itm/221746155168?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Replicas http://www.ebay.com/itm/201457776370?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Thanks for any guidance in advance.

 

If the price is that close. No question go with OEM wheels.

Benefits will include:
-Will actually balance properly
-Lighter
-Stronger
-Safer
-Warrantied at any Toyota dealer

 

I woudn't even consider the replicas being that the price for OEM is so close. I'm not sure what the difference
would be but for $50 bucks I would not take a chance.

 

Thank you gentlemen! I appreciate the help. Next question..Any con's to switching out the OEM 16' TRD OR rims for these?

 

Honestly, My replicas were a 1200 price difference for the set. I love mine.... but that's just me.

As far as the TRD rims, I think they look great. I like them

 

Other than they're:
-black
-pricey
-17" tires needed

Confirm you don't want common aftermarket, brand wheels 1st. Method. SCS. FN. Level 8 etc...

 

To respond:

Looking for black rims. Eventually whole truck will be blacked out (I think) ha ha
Are they considered pricey? I don't know how much rims should run for...
Are there negatives to switching from 16's to 17's?

As far as aftermarket brands I haven't been to impressed with the options. I don't like the "bling" on the majority of the rims available.

 

Those rims look really nice, I like them, along with the TRD FJ's, and the TRD beadlocks. I would run any of the 3 if the right opportunity arose

 

Look on discounttiredirect.com

These wheels have more desirable features like... more aggressive offsets, wider wheels widtths than the TRD wheels 17x7 +4mm

Level 8 wheels:
-MK6 (this wheel is nice because you can run TRD center caps in them) https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/from-concept-to-production-level-8-mk6.272759/page-22

Method wheels:
-NV
-The Standard

Play around with this tool too:
http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp

 

Yea my wife likes the TRD FJ rims which are cheaper and they are 16's I believe

 

Thank You!

 

Beadlocks for the win

 

Only CON I see is you'll have a big grin on your face . I got the matte grey.

 

I put Grey TRD Bead locks on mine, nothing better. Try to keep your original Tire pressure sensors, makes life much easier.

 

ha ha..yeah that's why I am really feeling these rims.

 

OEM and FJ Cruiser Trail Team wheels is what i prefer!Good luck in your decision!

 

I was told by TRDParts4U the pressure sensors would work with these rims.

 

I recently purchased a complete set of TRD Rims complete with tire pressure sensors, Toyota wanted $135 to reset the EDU to accept the new sensors. I took it to America's tire - FREE

 

TRD 16" something to think about OP