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Steel Wheels look Terrible

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by TacomaDoomer, Jan 25, 2021.

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Is there a solution to tacky-looking steel wheels?

  1. Yes, there are good mods (link below)

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  2. No, shell out some guap for nice wheels

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  1. Jan 25, 2021 at 5:10 PM
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    TacomaDoomer

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  2. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:28 PM
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    gotoman1969

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  3. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:31 PM
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    sled dog

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    Paint them black. Cost of a spray paint can. Wait until those tires wear out and the truck's paid off, then take extra money and do what you want. :)
     
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  4. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    bhayes423

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    Level 8 MK6 for $528 from DiscountTire. Look great and cheap.
     
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  5. Jan 25, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    koditten

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    For some odd reason, peeps buying used Tacoma's love the basic look.

    I think they assume the truck was used in a careful manner.

    We are the only ones the know the truth.
     
  6. Jan 27, 2021 at 7:15 AM
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    Knute

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    Try the paint route. Its low cost, easily changed.

    Still unhappy, then go shopping. Many aftermarket, take-offs and refurb wheels available.
     
  7. Jan 27, 2021 at 7:23 AM
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    SR-71A

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    Like others said, personally would not shell out a ton of money for fancy wheels when you have a brand new truck payment.

    That being said, if you keep your eye open long enough, you can probably find a decent set of whatever you want for a good price on here.

    Ive always liked the 'spare wheel' style steelies myself.
    Pictures stolen from Google. Plenty of ideas in this thread too https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/show-off-your-steel-wheels.467479/
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  8. Jan 27, 2021 at 8:28 AM
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    vicali

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    Keep those for winter, buy some new wheels for summer..
    I like my fjcs;
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