Why is everyone allergic to the stock 18 TRD OR/ORP wheels?

[MikeD]

I thought the hub bores were different gen 6 to gen 5

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Net offset with the +55 6G4R TRD OR wheels ends up at +23.5 vs the +15 of 6G4R SR5 Premium wheels. Close enough to work well. And no rub with the tires that are 1" bigger diameter. (And my son is thrilled with the look - and the bit of increase in ground clearaance)

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[bakutheleo]

I am keeping the stock wheels. I do not make changes for aesthetic reasons, at least for significant cost. I happen to prefer the silver border anyway over all black, as I think it has a less plain look. When my tires (not wheels) are worn enough to need replacement I will probably put on slightly better all terrain tires, but not extreme as even the stock ones are fine for the terrain where I go. Unless I decide I need it I have no interest in reducing mileage and increasing road noise!

I find it curious that so many people here seem to spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars primarily for looks. Nothing wrong with that if you want and can, just not something I would do!

 

[Minnesota4Runner]

My wife didn't like the bi-color stock wheels and i didn't like the 20" diameter. We replaced with all black 18 trd's the day after purchasing.

 

[Kickin716]

My wife didn't like the bi-color stock wheels and i didn't like the 20" diameter. We replaced with all black 18 trd's the day after purchasing.

This the same boat I am. I'm meh on the Sport rim and hate the fact that it's a 20" rim and I'm a boomer! . I would have considered swapping them out for some of the 18-in ORP rims by checking Facebook marketplace people want $700 or $800 for the rims and for that kind of cash I probably just spring and get the Methods.

 

[Joe Dirt]

I am keeping the stock wheels. I do not make changes for aesthetic reasons, at least for significant cost. I happen to prefer the silver border anyway over all black, as I think it has a less plain look. When my tires (not wheels) are worn enough to need replacement I will probably put on slightly better all terrain tires, but not extreme as even the stock ones are fine for the terrain where I go. Unless I decide I need it I have no interest in reducing mileage and increasing road noise!

I find it curious that so many people here seem to spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars primarily for looks. Nothing wrong with that if you want and can, just not something I would do!

I'll chime in again! I agree totally, "form follows function".

My fifth gen Trail sport had these odd looking Wagon Wheel wheels! I had to find a better option, so I went with the method carbon black wheel, I think it was called the "grid" it was a good looking wheel, I chucked the dunlops as well, and went with Nitto Grapplers.

This is back in 2015 and the first thing I noticed was I lost an inch of ground clearance because the method Wheels had a wider bead distance. This gave the Nitto Tires a wider squattier stance, they looked really good and filled out the wheel wells just perfectly but I lost an inch of height.

So I spent probably $2,500 only to have less ground clearance. Lesson learned.

Yes down the road when these Michelin LTX Trail Wheels wear out I'll put on
275 70 18, maybe more aggressive or not. The Michelin LTX Trail tire suits my daily ground pounding driving with some Outback runs.

 

[Scrappopatamus]

Top photo is first day of ownership. Those wheels are so Horrible. Bottom photo is after I changed wheels with the same tires. The color looks to have changed in the 2nd photo. How could have someone within Toyota got this so wrong? These wheels are so UGLY

 

[Dead Horse]

My wife likes the silver ring, I'm...Not a fan. I don't hate them, but with my heritage blue, I think these will look better. They're sitting in my garage next to a Trailhunter grill just taunting me.

 

[Desmolicious]

I find it curious that so many people here seem to spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars primarily for looks. Nothing wrong with that if you want and can, just not something I would do!

But hooo boy was she worth it! Ahh the mammaries memories.

 

[Scrappopatamus]

I am keeping the stock wheels. I do not make changes for aesthetic reasons, at least for significant cost. I happen to prefer the silver border anyway over all black, as I think it has a less plain look. When my tires (not wheels) are worn enough to need replacement I will probably put on slightly better all terrain tires, but not extreme as even the stock ones are fine for the terrain where I go. Unless I decide I need it I have no interest in reducing mileage and increasing road noise!

I find it curious that so many people here seem to spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars primarily for looks. Nothing wrong with that if you want and can, just not something I would do!

For most, their vehicle is an extension of their identity.

 

[6GenChad]

It seems that people cannot swap these wheels quick enough for the TRD Pro or aftermarket wheels.

Why no love for the stock TRD OR/ORP wheels?

I already had a look that I was going for before I bought the truck, but getting AT tires and semi beadlock wheels would help me a ton in the cases where I do go offroad.

 

[Desmolicious]

For most, their vehicle is an extension of their identity.

Isn't that true for everyone? Why else do we choose one vehicle over the other?

And for those who say they don't care, they just want transportation - that in itself is a reflection of their identity.

Me? I'm just cheap which is why I'm going to stick with the stock wheels.

 

[Scrappopatamus]

Isn't that true for everyone? Why else do we choose one vehicle over the other?

And for those who say they don't care, they just want transportation - that in itself is a reflection of their identity.

Me? I'm just cheap which is why I'm going to stick with the stock wheels.

I get that. Thanks for the reply

 

[Underground25]

I’ve heard some don’t like that it looks like a faux beadlock design

Mostly this and they’re just not a good looking wheel at all. To me they looked super cheap for such an expensive vehicle.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Just saw these on a Ford Bronco! Sorry I said the word Ford Bronco
What do these remind you of?

 

[Desmolicious]

Just saw these on a Ford Bronco! Sorry I said the word Ford Bronco
What do these remind you of?

it works with these wheels because the design is concave i.e the center of the wheel is deeper than the outer rim. With the TRD OR wheels, the design is convex so the center sticks out proud of the outer rim.

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