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Level 8 MK6 with DuraTracs - Intro post

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by shore990, Aug 15, 2014.

  1. Aug 15, 2014 at 2:21 PM
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    shore990

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    Yeah, I don't think 245 would stick out at all.
     
  2. Aug 15, 2014 at 3:19 PM
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    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Now i know! Thank you :)
     
  3. Aug 15, 2014 at 7:29 PM
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    Now i just need to decide on color :boom:
     
  4. Aug 15, 2014 at 7:44 PM
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    CanisLupus

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    Black on your blue would look good I think. I've never really liked bronze on blue, and I think MGM would look even weirder.

    Matt
     
  5. Aug 15, 2014 at 7:59 PM
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    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    MGM would look weird because of my light grey interior and skid plate.

    I love bronze on blue but i have no other bronze accents and it would end up making me doubtful that i liked it.

    Black is what i'm leaning towards but my truck is already hotter than the devil's sweaty taint. (For lack of better description)
     
  6. Aug 16, 2014 at 5:21 AM
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    Hey AR, I just thought of something. I would make sure that a 245 tire is wide enough for this rim. The wheel is 8 inch wide. Most tire sites have a list of all the manufacturers tires and what wheel width they necessitate. I'm thinking 245 might be too skinny for this wheel, I might be wrong though. Depends on the tire you go with, just double check.

    As far as color goes, I really struggled with whether or not I wanted a bronze or MGM/gunmetal wheel. The bronze looks awesome on black or blue trucks in opinion.
     
  7. Aug 16, 2014 at 6:29 AM
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    Mine will fit 6-8" already checked.

    Thats why i couldn't go with the level 8 guardians (they are 8.5")


    As for now, black is all i can find on ebay in the size that i want :(
     
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  8. Aug 18, 2014 at 8:38 AM
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    Did you check that Discount Tire ebay store? They had all the sizes and colors.
     
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  9. Aug 18, 2014 at 8:44 AM
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    Thanks for this find! I also have the Level 8's and I hate the 8 on the hubcap. Im gonna look into the sticker! Is 6cm the right size?

    IMG_0924.jpg
     
  10. Aug 18, 2014 at 12:06 PM
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    They don't make it easy to navigate, i should be able to search by wheel model and size :pout:
     
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  11. Aug 18, 2014 at 12:32 PM
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    I haven't seen the sticker/decals in person, but I think that is correct. Measure the 8 on the center cap to make sure. The decal won't cover the entire cap, just the 8. Here is what it would look like (from a 4runner forum):
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/SSC89/IMG_20140207_173521_919_zps3465d1f8.jpg
     
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    Agreed. The ebay store isn't easy to navigate. You have to make sure to double check what you've selected, but the price is worth it. Watch out too, they like to sell wheels in pairs. So, you'd only want to order 2 units (2 pairs of wheels).
     
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  13. Aug 18, 2014 at 12:47 PM
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    Doesn't seem cost effective....makes more sense to have one transaction
     
  14. Aug 19, 2014 at 4:35 PM
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    I got the TRD center caps in today. It's gloomy and rainy, but here are two pics in my garage with new caps on. Don't know why the photos are rotated.

    photo 1 (2).jpg
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  15. Aug 19, 2014 at 5:34 PM
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    I'm guessing your truck is MGM?

    Love the look. Still can't decide on bronze or black :(
     
  16. Aug 19, 2014 at 5:34 PM
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    Could you take a pic from directly in front. I'm thinking about doing the same. Thanks
     
  17. Aug 19, 2014 at 7:28 PM
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    I decided to try the decals first. I think they're on the slow boat from Taiwan.

    Here are my MK6's, 0 offset:


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  18. Aug 19, 2014 at 7:35 PM
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    In bronze? They look awfully shinny maybe they are gunmetal? :confused:
     
  19. Aug 19, 2014 at 7:41 PM
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    Bronze. Haven't had a chance to get them dirty yet :D
     
  20. Aug 19, 2014 at 7:43 PM
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    They are brighter than i thought they'd be....you like them so far?
     

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