Level 8 wheels?

Looks sharp TRDMike!

 

Here are some pictures of the 35mm caps on my truck












Here are the caps

 

Thanks a lot for the pics!!
Looks great with the shorter caps!

 

Discount Tire Direct guy, I don't see the Guardian in black size 17X8.5 6-139.7 -6 on the website, is this size not offered in black? Would the 17X8.5 6-139.7 25 fit on the Tacoma. I was under the impression that we needed the -6 size on the Tacomas? Thanks for the help

Guess i should clarify, I will be lifting 2.5"-3" lift and no new upper control arms for now.


Edit: The Guardian would be hub centric to the Tacoma correct? If these will fit and are hub centric I will be ordering a set this weekend!

 

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I still have 2 for sale. They would make a great spare!!

 

The full matte black Guardian is produced in size 17x8.5 with the -6mm offset. Right now we are just not stocking this size but it is available per the manufacturer so we can certainly order a set in for you. The cost per wheel is $125.00 with FREE delivery. Give Pat a call at 1.888.459.4080 ext 51878 and he would be happy to set you up. Just let him know you are a member here so TW receives credit.

The 17x8.5 ET -6 Guardian is hub centric

 

How about the 16" version of the Guardian in black, its not on the website either. Is that available as well?

 

Yes it is and the cost per wheel is $110.00

 

Thanks! Strongly considering picking up a set of these.

 

I just snagged a set of the Level 8 Guardians for my FJ in 16 x 8.5 size.

They look sweet IMO. I am running them without caps for now.

I also had them mount up a set of Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx tires in LT285/75R16E.

 

Looks awesome! I definitely don't like the longer caps that come with the wheels, was debating between the short caps, painting/plastidipping the red sticker on the short caps, or running without caps like you are.

 

I just ordered a set of the strike 6's for my 02 double cab, my local discount did 17"s with 265/70/17 yokohama geolandar a/t-s for 1181 before tax! Killer price for wheels and tires. I just have to wait until Monday

 

We appreciate your support skybob! Hopefully Monday comes quick for you!

 

Are you still happy with your Trackers? I have an Indigo Ink 07. Wanting the Trackers or MT Classic IIIs in a 17 inch wheel in black and some 265/70R17 AT Tires. Thought about the Duratracs but now leaning towards the Toyo Open Country AT IIs.

 

I love my Level 8 Trackers. I get lots of compliments on them from all kinds of people...a hot waitress from Twin Peaks to my 85 year old uncle.
I know you mentioned you wanted Black, but I will say the polished aluminum stay clean by themselves. They have a ultra smooth polish and all the grime/break dust just slides off of them....I have never had such low maintenance wheels. I also really like the Black Guardians.

As far as tires I am very happy with the Duratracs...they really give the truck a beefier tough look, think it all has to due to the very aggressive edge and sidewalls. But I think Toyos are a great looking Tire too. I got 2 rebates...one from Discount Tire and 1 from Good year totalling $160, so you might want to look into what Toyo has to offer, compared with Goodyear

My only other comment is I did choose to go downt to 16"...I like more rubber than wheel and it saved me about $108 total by going with 16" tires and wheels instead of 17"

 

^^you chose well. They are nice wheels that pop with the dark blue. What is the offset on those?

 

Thank you Sir. Somedays I think I should have gone black to match the N-Fab bars.....but i am still happy.
I believe they are -6 Offset and 4.51" backspace....Discount Tire took them off their website again. They fit with plenty of room to spare against the caliper.

 

I appreciate the feedback and the input. I really want to go with that classic look those wheels have. It is between the Trackers and the Mickey Thompson Classic IIIs, and the Trackers seem like more of a sure thing as far as fitting goes. Your truck still seems to have that wider stance that I want to keep. I also want to fill up the wheel well a little more. Sometimes it looks as though my tires are too small for a 3 inch lift.

I have priced both the Duratracs and the Toyos here locally and I can get a better deal on the Toyos - plus I have read some good reviews on them. If money were no object, and I did not have to use my truck as my daily driver so much, I would probably go with the Duratracs just for looks alone. The Toyos just seem like a more logical and reasonable tire for me right now...but I could change my mind again tomorrow.

 

Still not loving the caps... Looks a bit better with the shorter 35mm but man those things are ugly! I love the wheels but a better cap design needed to sell me.

 

I did the same thing as I couldn't stand the big, red logo on the cap. I've ran them all 3 ways (factory cap, no cap, plasti-dip'd cap) and much prefer the look of no cap.