Looking for a "simple" wheel - Toyota 6-spoke?

I am looking for what I can only describe as a "simple" wheel for a 2012 4WD - I'm not a big fan of wheels with lots of nooks and crannies and / or add-ons such as fake beadlocks that make the wheel tough to clean. And I just like a simple design. To keep the $$ within a reasonable range, I'm thinking to stay with the stock tires and just swap out the rims, for now. I like the look of this 6-spoke polished alloy rim: http://www.trdparts4u.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=-8998 - nice design, and I like the flush center cap too. Although I'd like both wheel and cap even better in black.

Has anyone used these rims? If so, any problems moving the TPMS over from the stock steels? Pics would be great if you have them.

And other suggestions for cleanly-designed wheels would be great - my ideal would be something like the American Racing Mojave, but in a true black, I just can't warm up to the gray teflon.

Thanks for any assistance!

Flymo

 

I just ordered the SCS F-5 wheels. I was looking for a less "blingy" wheel with nice styling for a while, and these came out on top for me. They're priced well too, full set shipped to my door was around $660.

Vendor thread is here, with pictures of the colors available as well as pics of 2nd gens, 1st gens and FJs with the wheels mounted.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wheels-tires-marketplace/230532-scs-f-5-wheels-16x8.html

Can't wait to get mine on... couple projects I need to finish first though, hehe.

 

Check my pix.. I have 18" 4runner wheels that r 6 spoke and pretty simple lookin

 

Yeah, that's what I'm talking about - very nice! What finish did you get? Are you staying with the stock tires? Will the TPMS switch right over?

Flymo

 

Ahem -- not to be a clueless noob here (but I am) -- how do I find your pics? Thanks for your reply!

Flymo

 

I would suggest contacting Dustin at fnwheels.com. They offer a great product and have excellent customer service.

Here is a link to the Konig 6 shooter wheel that I just put on my 2012. The TRD center caps are not included.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/233791-new-wheels-tires-2012-a.html

 

Simple and lightweight:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wheels-tires-marketplace/96679-17x8-konig-countersteer-type-x.html

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I got the matte jet black, and I'm getting new tires too. I not a big fan of how my stock tires have been performing in the winters around here, so I figured I'd go ahead and do that too.

My existing TPMS sensors won't work in the new wheels. I have the base, stock steel wheels which use the sensors that have a 40 degree angle. The F-5 wheels take sensors that are at a 20 degree angle. If your truck came with the alloy wheels, you have the 20 degree sensors.

So, I bought a set of 20 degree OEM sensors on ebay that were pulled from a wreck. The salvager has verified that they work, and they were only $120 for all 4... I think Toyota charges that much for just one, new.

 

Got it - thanks.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/group-buys/233350-stealth-custom-series-stealth-6-group-buy.html
Simple six spoke/split spoke
Scs6 has a group buy going on, gatta hurry up tho.

 

Here are a couple more tried and true, very simple and clean 6-spoke designs:


















The other 6-spoke wheels previously mentioned, the Konig Six Shooter and Konig Countersteer Type X are great options too.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/gallery/showgallery.php/ppuser/59655/cat/500

 

Thanks all - I'm liking the F5 and the Countersteers, very appealing designs. Can't really decide yet, but not looking to buy for a couple of months or so.

Also need to decide whether to reuse the stock tires, or, since I need to get new TPMS sensors anyway, just buy new ones and keep the stock tires and rims for winter.

Thanks again!

Flymo

 

Those would look good, maybe in a darker color and such, Wheels will make or break the look of a vehicle. Gotta be careful these days,

Thats a good looking wheel right there, like a tuffened up version of a Rota Slipstream, I like it...

 

If you like 5-spokes in addition to 6-spokes (as mentioned above), you can't go wrong with the Weds Adventure Hase Spec: