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Wheels or tires... Going with tires. But now what

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wpsharpshooter, Feb 20, 2019.

  1. Feb 20, 2019 at 7:18 AM
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    wpsharpshooter

    wpsharpshooter [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Ok.. Bought the truck about a month ago.. Ive added a few things. Right now I can only afford to add either wheels or tires. Not both.. What would you guys do? Im thinking TRD Pro wheels in grey.. or a set of nitto terra grapplers... What do you guys think? wheels first or tires?. Decided I'm going with tires. It's a toss up between Cooper at3 or falken.. The nittos are out

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  2. Feb 20, 2019 at 7:20 AM
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    Tacoma2020

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    You don’t like the 4Runner wheels?
     
  3. Feb 20, 2019 at 7:20 AM
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    SoCal_Erik

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    Wear out your tires; in the meantime, save for both and maybe even a lift. Then knock it out all at once.
     
  4. Feb 20, 2019 at 7:21 AM
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    I do but I dont.. If that makes sense... Maybe its the tires that make me not like the wheel
     
  5. Feb 20, 2019 at 7:29 AM
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  6. Feb 20, 2019 at 7:34 AM
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    Ill take a peek.. Worst case scenario. I could buy the tires.. run them for a while, sell the factory tires (500 miles on them) and use that to fund a wheel purchase if I dont like the looks of the 4 runners :cool:
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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    I like the 4Runner wheels. IMO they look good on a Taco. Maybe a new set of tires will get you the look you wanted.
     
  8. Feb 20, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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    This is the way to go, takes a little bit of time but is worth it. You could also check out the Wheels and Tires Marketplace and see if you can find a deal that works in your budget.
     
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  9. Feb 20, 2019 at 8:13 AM
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    Probably should look around at what factory tires go for; they aren't worth as much as you think.
     
  10. Feb 20, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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    I just sold a set of the factory 245/16's for 300.. Figure the 265's should go for that at least..
     
  11. Feb 20, 2019 at 8:16 AM
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    1000%.
    Save and knock it all out. Save money and time in long run and feel great about accomplishing a small goal.
     
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  12. Feb 20, 2019 at 8:17 AM
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    I get that.. But part of me wants to see what these wheels will look like with a set of tires on them..
     
  13. Feb 20, 2019 at 8:18 AM
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    squeaky

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    I vote tires. Sell the factory tires for $250-300 and get a good A/T tire. You'll be amazed how much better those 4R wheels look with a better tire. Can't stand the Camry tires that come on these trucks.
     
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  14. Feb 20, 2019 at 8:19 AM
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    Not worth it. Later you may get new wheels and want bigger tires. Children are impulsive, adults can wait. Not to bash you, it’s your money. Lol but I’d wait.
     
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    Im a grown ass man... And your right.. Im impulsive as shit LOL
     
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    33s no lift. do it. haha
     
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  17. Feb 20, 2019 at 8:22 AM
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    Well, since you are asking: Tires. Those wheels look great. Save your sheckles for other upgrades.
     
  18. Feb 20, 2019 at 8:31 AM
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    wood714

    wood714 Got any Quaaludes?

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    Your wheels are CooL, get the tires you want, and sell the factory ones.

    I hated my SR5 wheels, bought a set of 2018 Sports for $300, bought the tires I wanted, and sold my SR5 wheels and tires with 1,200 miles on them for $600.
     
  19. Feb 20, 2019 at 8:33 AM
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    Those wheels look great on your truck,do you really want to look like every other truck with Pro wheels.Get the tires!
     
  20. Feb 20, 2019 at 8:34 AM
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    You could always buy some off Craigslist for wheels. I bought some 1st gen toyota alloy wheels for $60 that's pretty beat up, but I'm planning on painting them black, putting new tires on them, and replace the wheels somewhere down the line.
     

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