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Method 703 or 701?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by djayflor, Dec 20, 2023.

  1. Dec 26, 2023 at 10:08 PM
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    CaptainBart45

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    I looked at the Method wheels and, wanted to drink the kool aid but, got the Fuel's.

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  2. Dec 27, 2023 at 6:23 AM
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    701's

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  3. Dec 27, 2023 at 1:44 PM
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  4. Dec 27, 2023 at 2:07 PM
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    I had a set of 701s on my last truck. In my opinion, they're one of methods looking best wheels even though they're on the heavy side. They're bead grip wheels which is a plus. Even though they look better than 703's I would go 703 simply due to weight. Decreasing unsprung weight will make every part of your driving experience better
     
  5. Dec 27, 2023 at 2:11 PM
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    701s are the ones I went with!

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  6. Dec 27, 2023 at 2:16 PM
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  7. Dec 27, 2023 at 2:32 PM
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    If you like both designs then just go with the lighter one ..to reduce rotating mass ...
     
  8. Dec 27, 2023 at 2:55 PM
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  9. Dec 27, 2023 at 3:09 PM
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    Enough for now
    701s!!! in Bahia Blue to stand out from the restIMG_6995.jpg
     
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  10. Dec 27, 2023 at 7:53 PM
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    Those look good. :thumbsup:
     
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    Which ones did you get?
     
  12. Jan 5, 2024 at 10:56 AM
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    Getting them done tomorrow. They're going to put the 701's and 703's side my side against my car so I can get a better visual of how it's going to look. I think I'm leaning more to 703's though.
     
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  13. Jan 5, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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    I’m in a similar decision loop, do both have the bead grip?
     
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  14. Jan 5, 2024 at 6:50 PM
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    Yes they do!
     
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  15. Jan 6, 2024 at 6:37 PM
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    New 703’s installed! Loving how they turned out.
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    (old TRD rim vs new 703)
     
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  16. Jan 6, 2024 at 6:40 PM
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    If I had to choose between the 2 I’d choose the 701.
    Course I had to be different and got the 705’s
     
  17. Jan 6, 2024 at 6:55 PM
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    Congratulations looks awesome!
     
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  18. Jan 7, 2024 at 10:16 AM
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    I like the 703 a little bit more than the 701.
    However those Fuel wheels look great. I'm thinking that those would look good on my Cement grey Tacoma. What model are those?
     
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  19. Jan 7, 2024 at 10:19 AM
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    Neither … black scratches easily gets dirty easily. Black is just boring .
     
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    Beast D564. I love them!
     
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