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Black or Bronze?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TAC0JR, Feb 11, 2024.

  1. Feb 11, 2024 at 11:44 PM
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    TAC0JR

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    Black or bronze wheels on a MGM Tacoma? what are you guys rocking?

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  2. Feb 11, 2024 at 11:55 PM
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    Taco60

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  3. Feb 12, 2024 at 12:01 AM
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    Bertw192

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    Both solid options... so whatever you're feeling stronger about, go for it!

    My gut says you want bronze, because that's not the "safe" answer, and you want validation.

    FYI, here's the best place to find examples. Just search this thread for "bronze".

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-magnetic-gray-thread.394569/
     
  4. Feb 12, 2024 at 1:10 AM
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    TacoTuesday1

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    whatever has bead grip
     
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  5. Feb 12, 2024 at 1:13 AM
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    DavesTaco68

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    Bronze
     
  6. Feb 12, 2024 at 2:17 AM
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    VaToy

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    Bronze is the new black. Chrome is making its way back in. I like Gunmetal!
     
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    HighCountryTacoma

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    I went black on my Quicksand and really like them. They are however very subdued. If you like stealthy go black, if you want them to pop more bronze is the ticket. Can’t go wrong with SCS though super nice wheels. Remember to paint your hubs before mounting though.
     
  8. Feb 12, 2024 at 4:03 AM
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    908tacoma

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    Both work well with MGM , particularly the darker bronze in my opinion.
     
  9. Feb 12, 2024 at 4:33 AM
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    @VaToy is right, bronze is the new black. That being said, things will eventually go circle and before you know it, chrome will get you home and Weld Typhoons will be the wheel to have. upload_2024-2-12_4-32-31.jpg
     
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    Be different everyone and their dog is on black/bronze. Even machined aluminum is really picking up popularity out here. I went wild on my new set of summers and it's almost a 50/50 love hate feedback on it but hey it will be the only one that has that look in the city potentially country....
     
  11. Feb 12, 2024 at 6:34 AM
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    CS_AR

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    Bronze - It should be about running a high quality product that is lightweight and reduces unspring rotational mass. You will love either color once you start running them.
     
  12. Feb 12, 2024 at 7:02 AM
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    Bronze.
    I work too much and don’t wash my truck every week. Bronze helps so my truck doesn’t look as dirty as it really is.
     
  13. Feb 12, 2024 at 7:25 AM
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    Kefka

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    I'm biased, so voting for bronze! do it.
     
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    I went front black to bronze on my MGM. I preferred the bronze just for a bit more individuality. I feel like most black wheels are played out. With that said, I like the F5’s in black more than the bronze…so TLDR; I’m no help. B8847B77-C892-453D-8E6A-D1B51FB7A511.jpg

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  15. Feb 12, 2024 at 8:27 AM
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    Well... don't leave us hanging. Post a picture and let us love or hate your truck...
     
  16. Feb 12, 2024 at 8:31 AM
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    Is neither an option? Personally I think MGM needs some shine on its wheels. Bronze doesn’t look that good with the gray (odd mix to me) and black just makes the truck way too dark. If I had to choose between those two I’d go bronze.
     
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    Bronze is dumb, definitely never pick bronze.
     
  18. Feb 12, 2024 at 8:36 AM
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  19. Feb 12, 2024 at 9:23 AM
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    I don’t like anything matte because it’s harder to clean
     
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    Chew

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    THIS!
    Black was played out,,, way out, and bronze is nearly there.
     

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