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Too cheap to buy new wheels, spacers and TRD center caps?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Westin882, Nov 27, 2018.

  1. Nov 27, 2018 at 5:46 AM
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    Westin882

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    I was strongly considering buying some SCS wheels and Falken WildPeaks, but still have a lot of life left in my stock tires, along with the wheels.

    I put the black inlays on them from @SimplyMuggle and it definitely transforms the look over stock.

    I’m considering going with some wheel spacers and TRD Pro center caps to get a more aggressive look without having to spend $1500.

    Anyone do this to their Tacoma, or have recommendations for why I should shell out the $1500 over the $150 for spacers and trd caps?
     
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  2. Nov 27, 2018 at 6:02 AM
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    I feel ‘ya. I have easily dumped over $10k in mods since I bought my truck but still can’t bring myself to buy aftermarket wheels, even after changing my tires. I have even done the inlay too.
     
  3. Nov 27, 2018 at 6:33 AM
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    I personally like the stock OR wheels. I have half inch spacers on mine and it changed the whole look of the truck.
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  4. Nov 27, 2018 at 6:52 AM
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    Dang man, can’t say I have put $10k into my truck but I definitely am cheap when it comes to cosmetic mods...

    Love the look of those spacers btw, I am iffy on doing them because I don’t wanna ruin anything about my trucks longevity
     
  5. Nov 27, 2018 at 7:02 AM
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    Any problems with wheel balance or shaking. A friend with a 2nd gen had all 4 with wheel spacers, but had to take off the front due to balance issues. He still has them on the back, looks weird to me. Like an 80's hot rod.
     
  6. Nov 27, 2018 at 7:15 AM
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    Seems fine to me no rubbing or anything. Didn’t have it aligned or anything either. Had front spacers on my old Tacoma for a few years and it was fine.
     
  7. Nov 27, 2018 at 7:29 AM
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    What 1/2" spacers would those be?
     
  8. Nov 27, 2018 at 7:29 AM
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  9. Nov 27, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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    Thanks dude.
     
  10. Nov 27, 2018 at 10:43 AM
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    I just transformed my oem sport wheels and love the look.
     
  11. Nov 27, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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    Wow, those look awesome!
     
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  14. Nov 27, 2018 at 4:15 PM
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    I used 2 inch spacers off ebay and an 80 dollar 3" lift kit powder coated the stock OR wheels for 75 per and bought some KO2"S truck looks amazing
     
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