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Rays or Methods 305s?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SoCal TacoOR, Nov 25, 2019.

  1. Nov 25, 2019 at 7:19 AM
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    SoCal TacoOR

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    I know this is like asking opinions on what kind of oil to use (BTW it’s Motul), but with Black Friday approaching, new wheels and tires are on the list for the Taco.

    Already decided on Wildpeaks AT3’s, So wheels is where I’m on the fence. Looking for a dark bronze matte with black bead lock (simulated) setup. 16x8’s: 0 offset, no lift intended so 265x70 AT3’s.

    If you care to opine, please go ahead!

    Thanks!
     
  2. Nov 25, 2019 at 8:28 AM
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    Might I suggest the new Method MR315s? Very similar to 305s but they are “hub centric.” 305s are lug centric... everything else is very similar if not the same. 16x8 with 0 offset, 4.5 backspace and they come in bronze —plus the center caps are recessed and bolt on.

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    Here’s my truck with them and 265/75/R16 Wildpeaks. I ran these tires on my stock off road rims with the same suspension and I swear it feels like I lifted my truck just by changing the wheels...

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  3. Nov 25, 2019 at 10:01 AM
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    I have a set of 17" Method 305s sitting in my garage right now. Bought them over the summer during WheelWell's $200 off on a purchase of $400 or more. Trying to be financially prudent and just waiting for my 16" OEM tires need replacing before I put them on.
     
  5. Nov 29, 2019 at 12:22 PM
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    Thanks everyone! Per Arietta’s advice I went with the Methods MR315’s.

    16x8, Gold/Black Plus Wildpeaks. Install next week....killer deal at America’s Tire.
     
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    Damn those are ugly, but they look good in your truck

     
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    I like those wheels with the tire combo... How much do they stick out? pictures will help too. Thanks, :thumbsup:
     
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    this shows how much they will stick out.

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    Just to clarify , 315s are not hub centric but very close
     
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    Looks good... Much appreciated.. :thumbsup:
     
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    What do you mean by very close? are they or are they not hub centric?
     
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    Hub centric according to America’s Tire.
     
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    The inside diameter of the MR315s 106.25mm

    The stock diameter of the hub 106.10mm

    The difference is .15mm or 0.005 inches (5.9 thousandths of an inch). And... that difference is going to be split in half around the wheel.
     
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    Methods have the cheap looking center cap
     
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    Lol! O-kay...
     
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    Except they do. It's like they got to the center cap, and said well we'll just have the intern work on this
     
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  18. Nov 29, 2019 at 3:51 PM
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    I see your point, but you still should use “extended thread” lugs as these are lug centric and not hub centric. The tolerance is enough to make the wheels feel unbalanced
     
  19. Nov 29, 2019 at 4:05 PM
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    Wow... ok...

    First, that .005 of an inch split in two is sooo slight that the wheel doesn’t move up or down on the hub. Reloading tolerances on high quality precision ammunition isn’t that tight.

    Second, all Method wheels, whether hub centric or not, require lug centric extended thread lug nuts. You can not reuse your factory lugs...

    I’m using Gorilla extended thread lug nuts.
     
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    Method bronze is very light and bright. I would have gone with bronze on the 701's I got but it's just too light for my liking. The SCS bronze is very dark and more in line with what I'd like. So, I've got matt black 701's.
     

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