black wheels for Tacoma

[edgear]

So, back when I was doing a lot of modifications to my vehicle, I thought about getting black rims to go with the new tires. But since I viewed it as more of a cosmetic mod and not a truly functional mod, I decided against it. But temptation got the best of me, so here they are:






I liked the look of the stock Tacoma wheels, and the fact that they're lightweight. I've never seen anyone paint them black, so I thought I'd give it a try. I went with a flat-finish paint instead of semi-gloss. I removed each wheel from the truck before painting so that I wouldn't get any paint on the brakes or lug nuts. It still looks good after a few weeks, but I'm sure it will come off easily after the first encounter with a rock. Still a few hundred bucks cheaper than a brand new set of wheels!!

[Dave]

Looks good to me! Got any side shots of the whole truck with them painted?

[edgear]

Those shots were from inside my garage the night I painted them. I was too lazy to pull my truck out & get a nice side shot

I'll work on getting one and posting it up. It does look pretty sweet, in my opinion. Surprisingly with the black wheels, I now get better gas mileage & have more horsepower!!

[mountainpete]

You know I really, really like that. I might have to consider it myself...

[Dave]

Surprisingly with the black wheels, I now get better gas mileage & have more horsepower!!

I believe it.

Did you do any special prep work or spray on any primer first?

[mountainpete]

I'll work on getting one and posting it up. It does look pretty sweet, in my opinion. Surprisingly with the black wheels, I now get better gas mileage & have more horsepower!!

Doesn't pick up chicks as well as a snorkel though

[erin]

Those look very good, nice cheap mod

[FourByLand]

Justin,

If you were curious what the semi- gloss looks like here it is.

I think the stock wheels painted black looks great!

Way to go!

[edgear]

Looks good to me! Got any side shots of the whole truck with them painted?

I had a productive lunch break, so I managed to get a shot:

Did you do any special prep work or spray on any primer first?

I didn't use a primer. I just cleaned the wheels prior to applying the paint.

nice cheap mod

Hey now! That rattle can set me back $5!!

[flyingwil]

Cool, I be interested to hear how they hold up and might follow suit!