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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ozmon420, Aug 26, 2009.

  1. Aug 26, 2009 at 3:40 PM
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    ozmon420

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    ozmon420 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    should i paint the silver part of my wheel black?
    [​IMG]
     
    ozmon420, Aug 26, 2009
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  2. Aug 26, 2009 at 3:45 PM
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    Janster

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    Janster Old & Forgetful

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    Leave it.... it matches the silver on the nerf bars.
     
    Janster, Aug 26, 2009
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  3. Aug 26, 2009 at 3:45 PM
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    montgomery_30824

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    NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! looks great the way it is. i say leave it
     
    montgomery_30824, Aug 26, 2009
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  4. Aug 26, 2009 at 3:53 PM
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    gupster88

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    ive thought that too but it kind of accents the other chrome parts so i say no
     
    gupster88, Aug 26, 2009
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  5. Aug 26, 2009 at 3:56 PM
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    genxer36

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    genxer36 Lord of Tomfoolery

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    No leave it. Otherwise why pay for the expensive nice wheels. When you could have put steel ones on & painted them black.
     
    genxer36, Aug 26, 2009
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  6. Aug 26, 2009 at 5:35 PM
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    true
     
    ozmon420, Aug 26, 2009
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  7. Aug 26, 2009 at 5:37 PM
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    squad314

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    Leave 'em how they are....I think they look great!
     
    squad314, Aug 26, 2009
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  8. Aug 26, 2009 at 6:01 PM
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    thanks brother
     
    ozmon420, Aug 26, 2009
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  9. Aug 26, 2009 at 6:01 PM
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    RaginCajun

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    leave it ! :cool:
     
    RaginCajun, Aug 26, 2009
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  10. Aug 26, 2009 at 6:03 PM
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    yeahh man leave them looks pretty wicked!! :thumbsup:
     
    cole47, Aug 26, 2009
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  11. Aug 26, 2009 at 6:06 PM
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    Incognito

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    I'd say leave them like they are... Look nice!
     
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  12. Aug 26, 2009 at 6:06 PM
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    neslerrah

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    Leave it. It looks great.
     
    neslerrah, Aug 26, 2009
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  13. Aug 26, 2009 at 8:46 PM
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    I'm not a fan of those wheels but I say leave it. You paid for that look.
     
    WilsonTheDog, Aug 26, 2009
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  14. Aug 26, 2009 at 8:47 PM
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    They look good now so leave em alone.
     
    usctacoma, Aug 26, 2009
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