aluminum sr5 wheels
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yes, i believe they are clear coated to prevent oxidation. if you had access to a sandblaster, i'd imagine this is the easiest route. otherwise, i'd try paint stripper, just don't get it on the tire. once stripped, you can polish them and then re-clear if you want. i've always loved the sr5 wheels when i had them, i'd strongly consider doing this if i was restoring a set. very subtle change that really makes them pop:
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Thanks, theyre not too bad yet. I'll try some good ole never dull and elbow grease until i take them off for awhile, then try that. I really like them myself.
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fairly certain they were only 7", even for the ones that came on the Land Cruisers in the early 90s. I think the only way you're going to get 8" out of these is to convert them to beadlocks. There were pics up on the net of some that were converted, but i can't find them anymore. They were by forum user "cebby" and were converted by Champion Wheels.
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OK great thanks, was what I thought. No way I'm going to shell out coin for beadlocks conversion. Was just curious as the subject came up.
Thanks for fast reply !
Thanks for fast reply !
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I've always wondered about the finish on these SR5 wheels, seems like all the pics I've seen the early models 88,90,91 have a shinier finish and the later 93-95 have a more matte finish. My 94's are pretty dull and doesn't appear to ever had a clear coat. Anybody else notice this?
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