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New 2018 SR wheel upgrade

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by LWS, Mar 30, 2018.

  1. Mar 30, 2018 at 3:11 PM
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    LWS

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    I just bought a 2018 SR with the Stock steel wheels but ordered a set of the Toyota Dark satin alloy wheels as well

    They included install also

    Will my lug nuts work? Will by TPMS work?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Mar 30, 2018 at 3:12 PM
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  3. Mar 30, 2018 at 3:13 PM
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    Yes and yes
     
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    On my 2009 that had steel wheels I had to buy new lug nuts for Xrunner alloys to work.
     
  7. Mar 30, 2018 at 3:53 PM
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    Yes new lug nuts will be required. The steel wheels use a tapper type nut and the aluminum uses a shoulder type nut. Your TPMS sensors will not work with the aluminum wheels. The steel wheel sensors have a different angle than the sensor that goes into the aluminum wheel and you won't be able to install them.

    Nice truck by the way.
     
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    This is exactly what I thought. I know you can’t force the lug nuts but could they try to force the TPMS to work? I want it done right!
     
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    I have a 17 SR. You would have to get them to turn the tpms upside down as the angle is different. If you want new tpms go aftermarket. My dealer wanted $100 each for new tpms. And new lugs will be needed as well. Keep a set of the old lugs!! Your spare is a steel wheel.
     
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    If you want the best (Gorilla) correct lug nuts for your wheels then check out my post from a few weeks ago.

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    62BD9DEC-6370-4A99-A0DC-9D531822C3DE.jpg If any one interested in these rims I am selling them for $500 off a 2018 with 1500 miles will ship if you pay for it located in Charlotte North Carolina
     
  12. Mar 30, 2018 at 6:06 PM
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    I have steel wheels they look good on Gray Tacoma
     
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    Crap I’m in concord!
     
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    4x2 4 cyl. Had a Ram 1500 loaded in 4x4 but just don’t need it. I missed my 07 TACOMA and am glad to be back in one!
     
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    I love it more than my 17 Pro

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    1299 panigale and 99 748 here as well
    Love them
     
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    First superbike...owners 4 Monsters before this bike. Absolutely LOVE this thing! Even the “ugly” side looks good!
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