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Need help deciding Method 309 Grid or Method 305 NV (matte black 17's)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ///TRD PRO, Mar 4, 2018.

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Method 309 Grid Or Method 305 NV Matte Black?

  1. Method 309 Grid

    27.1%
  2. Method 305 NV

    72.9%
  1. Mar 4, 2018 at 3:22 AM
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    ///TRD PRO

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    Hey guys, little background here I bought my cement pro about a year ago. I'm upgrading the suspension to the Bilstein 8112/8100..deaver leafs..total chaos UCA's and i currently have an ADD honey badger front bumper and a bunch of other mods here and there. Just wanna get some opinions on which wheel you guys think would look best with my build, I plan on running 285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers.
     
  2. Mar 4, 2018 at 3:50 AM
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    I vote 305
     
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  3. Mar 4, 2018 at 4:01 AM
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    YotaDriver631

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    Tough choice I’m on the fence about those two, too but vote 305 grid. Im going to give it a few weeks before pulling the trigger on either one for now to let one or another really grow on me.
     
  4. Mar 4, 2018 at 6:04 AM
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    Man, i don't think you could go wrong with either wheel. I have the 305's in bronze and absolutely love them! If the voting is almost even, or at the end of the day you go against the voting, go with your gut or better yet flip a coin. Good luck!
     
  5. Mar 4, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    ElGatoLoco

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    Any issues with the bronze color? thinking about getting a set for my white T4R since SCS doesn’t seem to be making some any time soon.
     
  6. Mar 4, 2018 at 8:42 AM
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    Fox 2.5 Coilovers w resi’s Fox 2.0 Rear shocks w resi’s OME Dakar Leaf Pack Camburg UCA BAMF ECO Grille MBRP Cat Back Exhaust 17x8.5 Method 305 NV 285/70/17 Cooper Discoverer AT3
    I’ve got the 305 nv in black and they’re awesome.
     
  7. Mar 4, 2018 at 8:43 AM
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    305 has my vote
     
  8. Mar 4, 2018 at 8:44 AM
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    305’s for the win
     
  9. Mar 4, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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    305 imo look the best!
     
  10. Mar 4, 2018 at 9:53 AM
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    305s, although I’m not in the black wheel club.

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  11. Mar 4, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    I haven’t had any issues but I’ve only had them for two weeks. I’m glad I went with the bronze. Would do it again!
     
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  12. Mar 4, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    Thanks for the help guys, gonna go ahead and go with the NVs...ill post some pics when they get put on!
     
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  13. Mar 4, 2018 at 3:02 PM
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    I have the nv’s. Though sometimes i wish I had went with the grids.

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  14. Mar 4, 2018 at 5:57 PM
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    Icon's all around, Deavers, Falken, Methods
    If you want to be like the others then go the the NV's. Want to be different for Grid. Either way Method is a great wheel.
     
  15. Mar 4, 2018 at 6:10 PM
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    I love my NV’s. Don’t see to many where I live. At least I haven’t noticed them, especially in bronze!
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  16. Mar 4, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    Icon's all around, Deavers, Falken, Methods
    In So Cal they you see them on lots of tacos. It prob bc Method is a local company.
     
  17. Mar 4, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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    Your truck looks good. Are those sliders of steps on your truck? I like they way they look.
     
  18. Mar 4, 2018 at 6:43 PM
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    My vote is for 305s!
     
  19. Mar 4, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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    Thanks brotha! Shark running boards. Eventually I’ll get sliders though!
     
  20. Apr 14, 2018 at 2:05 AM
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    Well here she is profile.jpg front.jpg
     
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