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Should I paint tire letters white?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tacoma1997White4x4, Apr 23, 2020.

  1. Apr 23, 2020 at 1:54 PM
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    Tacoma1997White4x4

    Tacoma1997White4x4 [OP] America First

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    I have bfg m/t km3 31’s, yay or nay?
     
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  2. Apr 23, 2020 at 1:55 PM
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    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    Yes! But I must warn you to be careful around curbs because the paint comes off easy; As soon as your current tires wear out buy a set with the lettering... :)
     
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  3. Apr 23, 2020 at 2:00 PM
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    Unchained 5150

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    Yes you should

    IMG_20200423_160025_644.jpg
     
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  4. Apr 23, 2020 at 2:03 PM
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    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Paint the whole tire white :popcorn:
     
  5. Apr 23, 2020 at 2:03 PM
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    PennSilverTaco

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    It’ll look like it’s ready for a demo derby!
     
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  6. Apr 23, 2020 at 2:04 PM
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    Noelie84

    Noelie84 What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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    Do you want white letters?

    If yes, then yes.
    If no, then no.


    :notsure:
     
  7. Apr 23, 2020 at 2:11 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    I am wondering though;

    We don't normally have these kinds of threads come up on the 1st gen section, but noticed when they do come up, they're filled with 2nd and 3rd gen members o_O
     
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  8. Apr 23, 2020 at 2:14 PM
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    Noelie84

    Noelie84 What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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    Well that's because there's no point in painting white letters on the tires when the frame looks like swiss cheese :stirthepot:
     
  9. Apr 23, 2020 at 4:36 PM
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    Taco-Bell

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    I honestly always get them mounted with the white lettering facing the inside of the vehicle, but thats just me. Tire paint will rub off quicker than the factory white they put on but if you like the look and don't mind doing touchups why not?
     
  10. Apr 23, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Wouldn't know.

    CA trucks are clean here
     
  11. Apr 23, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Could just be a boomer thing o_O
     
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  12. Apr 23, 2020 at 7:18 PM
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    Wulf

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  13. Apr 23, 2020 at 7:30 PM
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  14. Apr 24, 2020 at 4:35 AM
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    Noelie84 What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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    The state Gov't has banned rust too?

    Check it anyway; even coming from AZ, my 1st Gen had frame rust issues too. Miss that truck.
     
  15. Apr 24, 2020 at 9:07 AM
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    Well they get bored over on their side.
     
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  16. Apr 27, 2020 at 8:44 PM
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    is white the only choice you have considered?
     
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  17. Apr 27, 2020 at 8:48 PM
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    That whole 'third color' thing. Paint match or no.
     
  18. Apr 28, 2020 at 4:41 AM
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    Wyoming09

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    If your getting Paid by the Tire Manufacture to advertise then you should.

    If you do carry the paint in the Truck for constant touch ups .

    Back in the day there was money for that so I still joke with my tire dealer when asked about the White letters out.

    I say are they paying again His daughter laughs " Got it white letters in"
     
  19. Apr 28, 2020 at 6:40 AM
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    Kevin Jones

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    Not sure why you would ask us, your opinion is all that matters on something like this.
    It's going to be fairly difficult to get paint to stick for any length of time.
     

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