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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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rcantu's's BBS rw 18s or purplehazek's 4runner platinum 18s wheels. i can't decide. your opinion will be highly appreciated. thanks.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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here's the bbs rims
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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here's the 4runner rims
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 04:04 AM
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I really like the BBS. I think that would be a great look. Good luck.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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Can you move up to a 20 with the BBS? If so that is my vote, also chrome would be better if you are spending the money to upgrade anyway.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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I agree w/the other poster, i would move up to 20's and go with the BBS. the 4runner rims on a gx look just like what they are, 4runner rims on a gx. the bbs rims will give your rig are sharp fresh look.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Both look good but my vote goes for the 18" T4R Ltd wheels, but as you can see below I'm biased They're relatively cheap and the sharp angles on the spokes compliment the creases on the fender flares perfectly IMO. I was letting Mrs. GG drive my GX during tropical storm Fay the other day and I got to follow behind in my Jeep for several miles and I must say I was really impressed with how great it looked with these wheels - totally transforms the GX IMO. I also respectfully disagree with the other posters on getting dubs because IMO the lower sidewall height defeats the purpose of owning a 4x4 SUV - sort of like putting super swampers on a Ferrari. But it's your GX so do whatever makes you happy.


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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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I prefer the BBS, but I'm with GatorGreg on the size - 18" is big enough on our trucks.

I'll hold my comments on what I think of 20" chrome wheels on SUV's.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by rainmn
I prefer the BBS, but I'm with GatorGreg on the size - 18" is big enough on our trucks.

I'll hold my comments on what I think of 20" chrome wheels on SUV's.
I would hate to be around when you comment on 22" or 24" wheels then.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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i'm leaning towards the 4runner wheels cause i found out that the BBS is not compatible or come with TPMS. it's ok if your GX is 03/04 but not 05 like mine. apparently the BBS RW was designed for older tundra/taco as a TRD option. i agree with gatorgreg 18'' in enough for our truck.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by kalak
i'm leaning towards the 4runner wheels cause i found out that the BBS is not compatible or come with TPMS. it's ok if your GX is 03/04 but not 05 like mine. apparently the BBS RW was designed for older tundra/taco as a TRD option. i agree with gatorgreg 18'' in enough for our truck.
I'm fairly certain that's not true. Since I'm also interested in this wheel and have an '07 GX, I did some research and found on the TRD website there is a part number for a wheel that does have TPMS: P/N PTR17-34060. you can order the TPMS components/stems through a Toyota Dealership when you order the wheels, or (I think) even from TireRack since they sell a GM compatible BBS wheel just like the TRD wheel.
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