1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Thought I had black wheels. Now I want black wheels.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ReelTalk, Apr 23, 2018.

  1. Apr 23, 2018 at 2:51 PM
    #1
    ReelTalk

    ReelTalk [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2018
    Member:
    #247672
    Messages:
    14
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2014 white Tacoma trd
    I’m still fairly new to this Tacoma maybe couple months in so far, and well when I took the pressure washer out when returning from the boat ramp I found black plasti dip being blasted off the wheels showing bronze. To be honest I was kind of bummed, I really liked the black look.

    Can anyone recommend any 16x8 that look good? Within a budget of say $800?

    Here’s before and afters1EEED71A-5513-41E3-AE47-FD48740A9970.jpgDC064C41-09FF-4806-AA8C-CD817B55BC68.jpg
     
  2. Apr 23, 2018 at 2:53 PM
    #2
    JdevTac

    JdevTac Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2012
    Member:
    #70234
    Messages:
    6,312
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Josh
    MD/GA
    Vehicle:
    2nd gen
    If you like the TRD fake bead locks maybe see if you can find another member with the black set who will trade.
     
    BVita and blu92in99 like this.
  3. Apr 23, 2018 at 2:55 PM
    #3
    kimo

    kimo Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2011
    Member:
    #64007
    Messages:
    705
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Knuckle Head
    Kauai
    Vehicle:
    09 Super White TRD Sport DCLB 4X4! 2017 Silver 4Runner!
    Get em powder coated if you want to save some $ and you like the TRD wheels.
     
    Coot83 and BassAckwards like this.
  4. Apr 23, 2018 at 2:55 PM
    #4
    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2015
    Member:
    #147523
    Messages:
    61,935
    Gender:
    Female
    Vehicle:
    rock raisin
    You could re plasti dip them :luvya:
     
    Kpatt9, jeff b, AeroCooper and 2 others like this.
  5. Apr 23, 2018 at 2:57 PM
    #5
    Fitz235

    Fitz235 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2015
    Member:
    #151142
    Messages:
    2,152
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rob
    New Hampshire
    Vehicle:
    Black '22 DCSB TRD Offroad 4WD
    - TRD T4R Pro Wheels - TRD Lift Kit - TRD Skid Plate - 265/70/17 Toyo Open Country 3's - OEM Bed Lights - OEM Bed mat - Alpharex Tail Lights - TacomaBeast LED Interior Lights - Green Lane Offroad Aluminum Sliders - Place Holder for More Bad Financial Decisions...
    If you were to go with another set, check out SCS.

    I don't have them (I found out about them shortly after getting my current setup), I just covet the shit out of them.

    https://www.stealthcustomseries.com/collections/toyota

    On a side note, I think the bronze TRD's look smokin on your truck. Much better than the black IMO.
     
    i/o, bv8ma, timbobzimbob and 3 others like this.
  6. Apr 23, 2018 at 2:58 PM
    #6
    jnw32

    jnw32 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2016
    Member:
    #195928
    Messages:
    219
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Dallas, TX
    Vehicle:
    2016 White Tacoma TRD Off-Road DCSB
    265/75/16 KO2s, SR5 Grille, TRD Pro skid plate, Husky X-Act Contour floor mats, Carhartt front seat covers, de-stickered, partially de-badged, Bilstein 5100s with one inch rear block
    That bronze looks pretty good!
     
  7. Apr 23, 2018 at 2:59 PM
    #7
    Thesandaddict

    Thesandaddict The dude

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2016
    Member:
    #182067
    Messages:
    2,768
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Harley
    West Covina, CA
    Vehicle:
    2010 tundra bro-dozer
    Damn. I love those. Just re-derp em?
     
  8. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:03 PM
    #8
    Casper66

    Casper66 grumpy ass

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2016
    Member:
    #183160
    Messages:
    32,042
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Culpeper, Va.
    Vehicle:
    '15 DCSB TRD Sport 4wd super white (sold) '13 access cab SR5 4wd
    piddly stuff
    I knew mad like the bronze :frusty:
     
  9. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:07 PM
    #9
    kimo

    kimo Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2011
    Member:
    #64007
    Messages:
    705
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Knuckle Head
    Kauai
    Vehicle:
    09 Super White TRD Sport DCLB 4X4! 2017 Silver 4Runner!
    I actually like the bronze better too!
     
  10. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:09 PM
    #10
    WhiskeyTaco

    WhiskeyTaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 13, 2016
    Member:
    #202291
    Messages:
    536
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    Denver, CO
    Vehicle:
    2011 White Tacoma Access Cab TRD Off Road
    Bronze looks great
     
  11. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:12 PM
    #11
    Thesandaddict

    Thesandaddict The dude

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2016
    Member:
    #182067
    Messages:
    2,768
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Harley
    West Covina, CA
    Vehicle:
    2010 tundra bro-dozer
    Where are you located? Wanna trade?

    20170114_071106.jpg
     
    musher likes this.
  12. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:13 PM
    #12
    Speedytech7

    Speedytech7 Toyota Cult Ombudsman

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2014
    Member:
    #123587
    Messages:
    58,174
    Gender:
    Male
    FCQM+VG Cheney, Washington
    Vehicle:
    96 Turbo Taco V6 405WHP & 482lbft
    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    That bronze is so clean, looks like they've been dipped since day one. I'd leave it, they look sharp.
     
    blu92in99 and tundraconvert like this.
  13. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:13 PM
    #13
    ReelTalk

    ReelTalk [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2018
    Member:
    #247672
    Messages:
    14
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2014 white Tacoma trd
    I’d trade in a heart beat but unfortunately I’m on the complete opposite side of the country, CT
     
    Casper66 likes this.
  14. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:15 PM
    #14
    DrFunker

    DrFunker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2014
    Member:
    #122158
    Messages:
    42,924
    I second this. I have Ray10s and really like them.
     
    Fitz235[QUOTED] likes this.
  15. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:15 PM
    #15
    HawkShot99

    HawkShot99 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2015
    Member:
    #167182
    Messages:
    2,211
    Gender:
    Male
    Kingston, NY
    Vehicle:
    13' Silver DCLB TRD Sport - Sold
    The bronze looks great, but if you want black get them powder coated.
     
  16. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:16 PM
    #16
    Casper66

    Casper66 grumpy ass

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2016
    Member:
    #183160
    Messages:
    32,042
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Culpeper, Va.
    Vehicle:
    '15 DCSB TRD Sport 4wd super white (sold) '13 access cab SR5 4wd
    piddly stuff
    Dare to be different

     
    1992SR5V6, CMD-KY, Muffdiver and 12 others like this.
  17. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:18 PM
    #17
    Thesandaddict

    Thesandaddict The dude

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2016
    Member:
    #182067
    Messages:
    2,768
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Harley
    West Covina, CA
    Vehicle:
    2010 tundra bro-dozer
    Tundra wheels?
     
    Casper66[QUOTED] likes this.
  18. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:24 PM
    #18
    IA Mike

    IA Mike Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2017
    Member:
    #227821
    Messages:
    66
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Iowa
    Vehicle:
    2022 Tacoma Limited MGM
    Custom lightened wallet and shiny new payment booklet
    I think they look great in Bronze on your White truck! It's your truck, though, and the black looked pretty good too. Not as good as the bronze, of course, but....
    Powder coat would be the way to go ideally if you set on black and are willing to dismount, etc. Could pull the beadlock rings and scuff and shoot them, too.
     
  19. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:26 PM
    #19
    WhiskeyTaco

    WhiskeyTaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 13, 2016
    Member:
    #202291
    Messages:
    536
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    Denver, CO
    Vehicle:
    2011 White Tacoma Access Cab TRD Off Road
    Powder coating would really be a waste of money. If you don't like the bronze then sell them and buy black ones.
     
    BVita and tundraconvert like this.
  20. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:27 PM
    #20
    Taco Addiction

    Taco Addiction We found Jimmy

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2016
    Member:
    #185387
    Messages:
    3,012
    Gender:
    Male
    Houston, TX
    Vehicle:
    2004 Black TRD Offroad
    Kings, SCS Wheels and other mall crawling crap
    Everything in this post is absolutely true. Nothing more to add.
     
    JDB02 and Fitz235[QUOTED] like this.

Products Discussed in

To Top