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Bronze TRD Wheels 16" vs Sema TRD Pro Wheels 17" Need some opinions!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by moe2o4, Aug 2, 2016.

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Bronze TRD Wheels 16" VS. Silver TRD Pro Wheels 17"

  1. Bronze TRD 16" w/265 75 16s

    29 vote(s)
    46.8%
  2. Silver TRD Pro 17" w/285 70 17s

    33 vote(s)
    53.2%
  1. Aug 3, 2016 at 5:43 AM
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    moe2o4

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    I think I'd rather spend that on a nice Pioneer Navi head-unit before i go buy that hood lol.
     
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  2. Aug 3, 2016 at 5:49 AM
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    wheels! lol
     
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  3. Aug 3, 2016 at 9:04 AM
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    Your TRD wheels are something other than black? Do you have or is there an existing pic somewhere on the forum that you could share ?
     
  4. Aug 3, 2016 at 9:16 AM
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    My TRD Pro wheels are the matte black on my QS but on the OP'S silver truck, the bronze beadlock style look great.

    The other option would be to get the FN wheels that are very similar to the TRD Pros and come in bronze.
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    He could also dip the trim rings black (personal favorite)
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    Or remove the rings for another different look

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    And even get black plastic plugs for the trim ring screw holes

    My point is his truck already looks good as it is. No point in dumping money into more tire and wheel options to find himself disappointed in the end due to looks, performance or gas mileage. Truck looks good now!

    Hate to see him spend money to try and improve on something that already looks and performs really good already.
     
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  5. Aug 4, 2016 at 7:29 AM
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    So the votes are 23-11 for the 17" TRD Pro wheels......
     
  6. Aug 4, 2016 at 7:45 AM
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    Yeah but it's your truck and money. Do what you want to do
     
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  7. Aug 4, 2016 at 8:59 AM
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    Corey, if you sell your wheels PM me lol. @moe2o4
     
  8. Aug 4, 2016 at 9:14 AM
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    I like the current setup better. It seems like everyone is getting the 17" wheels for their Tacoma's.

    I believe the 17" TRD wheels are narrower, which is not ideal for a larger tire.

    On a side note, in my opinion it is highly likely that a P285/70R17 tire is going to kill the power of your truck.
     
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  9. Aug 4, 2016 at 9:18 AM
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    ^^^^I agree it won't kill the power much more, but I think your trd bronzers are lighter and that helps with power. Also, P-rated tires don't do well if you ever want to air them down(weak sidewall=balloon bulging). But, I think you rarely plan on airing down for offroad correct? :)
     
  10. Aug 4, 2016 at 9:31 AM
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    Eventually I'll be taking it off the road it's a truck lol!
     
  11. Aug 4, 2016 at 9:57 AM
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    Better selection and prices for 16 inch offroad tires.
     
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  12. Aug 4, 2016 at 10:34 AM
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    True dat ^
     
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  13. Aug 4, 2016 at 10:53 AM
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    What you really want to do is go 255/85R16 :thumbsup:
     
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