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What color wheels would you put on this white Taco?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Timbo66, Mar 18, 2023.

  1. Mar 18, 2023 at 12:18 PM
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    Timbo66

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    White Taco with a 4" lift needs new wheels. I don't really like the all-black look (fenders+wheels+tires+lugs). Current wheels are painted matte graphite and in poor condition.

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    Would you get new wheels (gloss black)?
    Or go bold with white, bronze, or something else?
    Or paint the old ones? (I'm currently short on cash, so this is my favorite temporary option...)

    Here are some pics I stole from the 'net
    BRONZE:
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    BATTLESHIP GRAY:
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    GOLD:
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  2. Mar 18, 2023 at 12:20 PM
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    gkomo

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    I’m in the same boat with my white 4Runner. Leaning towards gold TRD sema wheels.
     
  3. Mar 18, 2023 at 12:21 PM
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    Geeves77

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    Go a little
    Wild, and go with a white rim
     
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    Battleship gray looks good....not a big fan of bronze. The dark bronze is better in my opinion tho. You like what you like!
     
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    TegoTaco

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    Bronze hands down.

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    Clearwater Bill

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    I think my granddad's hay wagon must a ridden a smidge better than this. Can't imagine it not being harsh.


    Someone with photoshop skills to help you would be the cheapest starting point.

    Barring that, paint or plasti-dip is a great way to experiment with options.

    And you only have to paint 2 on one side to get a feel for it.

    Re-builders cast might be an interesting option if you like a darker gray. Or there are many shades of silver or gray, any of which would lighten it up some.
     
  7. Mar 18, 2023 at 3:04 PM
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    jameswirl

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    wdavis18

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    Silver looks sweet!
     
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    I don't feel the color can be determined without knowing what wheel. Some wheels just look better certain colors and some will look better polished. You can't go wrong the Bronze Method 701's. My opinion wheels should always be a single color as well.
     
  12. Mar 18, 2023 at 4:29 PM
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    All Visible Hues 14

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    Try looking at tire rack.com. They have a cool tool that lets you “test fit” and tire on your truck. I can play with it for hours checking out different wheel/ tire changes combos.
     
  13. Mar 18, 2023 at 4:39 PM
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    winkel

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    I like the bronze and gray but am not a fan of black.
     
  14. Mar 18, 2023 at 4:52 PM
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    I think any dark wheel like that graphite looks like every other black wheel. Bronze and gray look subtle and gives a nice offset of color. Really depends on the finish to be honest, like the SCS matte gunmetal or matte bronze looks sweet.
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    Now that gold, it’s a real head turner for sure.
     
  15. Mar 18, 2023 at 5:32 PM
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    Everybody and their mother has bronze. I like old fashioned silver or satin like a oem alloy

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    gold or white SCS gen 5 wheels damn would look good
     

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