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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 08:00 AM
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Going to 4wheel parts today... quick ?

15x7 or 15x8?



I dont want a wide wheel... i have 16x7's right now, and i like how they sit. they are stock tacoma alloy wheels off of an 03.




i'm leaning towards the 15x7 just so the tire isnt so stretched out, but i do want it to stick out a bit more.


back spacing?
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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15x7 with a little less backspacing then stock
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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If you have a ORW just as close as 4WP I say hit up ORW first, alot better service...


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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by scuba
If you have a ORW just as close as 4WP I say hit up ORW first, alot better service...


nope
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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How did you decide on 4WP over everyone else? Just curious.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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What is ORW?
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Bako88
How did you decide on 4WP over everyone else? Just curious.


my buddy's jeep is sponsored by them, he is hooking me up.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Good deal. I wanna go trail ride if/when I get mine running right.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Bako88
What is ORW?
ORW = Off road warehouse.
Here's my opinion.
In Escondido, Ca, Theres an ORW and a 4WP basically across the street from eachother, Never being to either I said hey, Why dont I stop by both and look at AUX lights since im shopping around.
I went to ORW first, The guys in there were friendly and very quick to greet me, and answered every question I had no problem.
Then I went to 4WP, Walked in, there must have been 2 or 3 guys behind the counter, took me a good 10 mins to browse the store, not getting acknowleged by any employee, I left. Unless they have some uber sale, I wont go to a 4WP without a gun to my head...


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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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If you have a tacoma that came with 16 inch rims, make sure that a 15 inch rim will fit. The brake rotors/calipers may be too big for a smaller rim.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 05:33 PM
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I just got 16x8s with a 4" backspacing, -11mm offset, they are Pro Comp 8069s... I am now rubbing the fender AND a little bit of the frame. I am in the process of beating the pinch weld.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by scuba
ORW = Off road warehouse.
Here's my opinion.
In Escondido, Ca, Theres an ORW and a 4WP basically across the street from eachother, Never being to either I said hey, Why dont I stop by both and look at AUX lights since im shopping around.
I went to ORW first, The guys in there were friendly and very quick to greet me, and answered every question I had no problem.
Then I went to 4WP, Walked in, there must have been 2 or 3 guys behind the counter, took me a good 10 mins to browse the store, not getting acknowleged by any employee, I left. Unless they have some uber sale, I wont go to a 4WP without a gun to my head...


There is a local motorcycle shop in Bako that was just like that except for the owner he was very friendly and helpful. I ended up feeling the same way you do about 4WP. I personally haven't been to the local 4WP yet, but the guys at Carrols Tire Warehouse here are really friendly if all want is tires, rims, brakes, alignment, etc.
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