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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by clean14taco, Oct 29, 2015.

  1. Nov 5, 2015 at 1:37 PM
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    Kyitty

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    Got these today! UPS showed up later than usual. Missed my appointment to get mounted today. :(

    Hopefully tomorrow!

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  2. Nov 5, 2015 at 2:06 PM
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    Awesome!
     
  3. Nov 5, 2015 at 2:11 PM
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  4. Nov 5, 2015 at 3:57 PM
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    Kyitty

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    Opened one box just to see!

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  5. Nov 5, 2015 at 8:07 PM
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    Sweet, can't wait to see some pics.
     
  6. Nov 7, 2015 at 12:43 PM
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    Kyitty

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    Got the Method NV 16's on!! Here she is in all her glory! :)

    @clean14taco

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  7. Nov 7, 2015 at 3:02 PM
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    Looks really good, the nv's came out great!
     
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  8. Nov 7, 2015 at 4:00 PM
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    Thank! I'm digging them so far.
     
  9. Nov 20, 2015 at 1:49 PM
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    So what is hub centric? As opposed to......? Thanks!!
     
  10. Nov 20, 2015 at 2:12 PM
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    Hub Centric means the wheel is designed to balance itself in the hub in the center (ie the round area in the center of the lugs).

    Lug Centric means the wheel balances itself based on the position of the lugs themselves.

    The 2nd gen Tacoma was designed for hub Centric wheels and has a 106mm hub bore. To balance properly when installed the wheel should be as close to 106mm as possible to prevent shuddering.

    My Method NV 16's have a hub bore of 108mm for example. They are close but not perfect. Too close to use a hub Centric ring to close the gap though.

    If you use wheels that are not hub Centric you either need a hub Centric ring for them to mate properly or you may experience wheel shudder at speed. I seem to get a slight bit at 65+ mph.
     
  11. Nov 20, 2015 at 5:33 PM
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    Thanks for the info!! That's very helpful. I was thinking about getting some alloy wheels to reduce rolling weight on my little 4 banger. I'll be sure to keep this info in mind when I shop.
     
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