1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Gloss or matte wheels on my Underground?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by vthoky, Sep 18, 2024.

?

Gloss or matte?

Poll closed Sep 25, 2024.
  1. Gloss

    47.6%
  2. Matte

    52.4%
  1. Sep 18, 2024 at 5:43 PM
    #1
    vthoky

    vthoky [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2024
    Member:
    #42053
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2024 TRD ORP
    Trailer connector relocate, tint, work lights, Pro wheels.
    I'm thinking on getting the gray TRD Pro wheels for my Underground 5th Gen, and I can't decide on the gloss gunmetal (PTR20-35110-G4) or matte gray (-GR) finish. Anybody made the swap?

    Truly, from pics on the web, I can't tell much difference between them. Somewhere (maybe here?) I read that the matte simply "looks like the gloss, but with dirt." (shrug)

    Who's got experience or opinions?


    - - - - -
    Edited for color clarity.
     
    Last edited: Sep 19, 2024
  2. Sep 18, 2024 at 5:47 PM
    #2
    Thacrow

    Thacrow New Member

    Joined:
    May 30, 2021
    Member:
    #21719
    Messages:
    1,529
    Gender:
    Male
    NorCal
    Vehicle:
    2021 ORP
    Speed holes
    May we get some pics of your 4runner to stare at a bit while we think about it?
     
  3. Sep 18, 2024 at 5:59 PM
    #3
    vthoky

    vthoky [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2024
    Member:
    #42053
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2024 TRD ORP
    Trailer connector relocate, tint, work lights, Pro wheels.
    The day I got it, in bright sunlight:

    [​IMG]

    Windows are darker now. :^)
     
    Deucer01 and Thacrow like this.
  4. Sep 18, 2024 at 6:03 PM
    #4
    buzzard317

    buzzard317 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2024
    Member:
    #39203
    Messages:
    13
    Gender:
    Male
    I went with matte. Love them

    IMG_2323.jpg
     
    Thacrow and Jere39 like this.
  5. Sep 18, 2024 at 6:05 PM
    #5
    vthoky

    vthoky [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2024
    Member:
    #42053
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2024 TRD ORP
    Trailer connector relocate, tint, work lights, Pro wheels.
    Looks good, Buzzard. I should have clarified: I'm after gray rather than black.
    Thank you for posting the pic, though -- that shows our color in not-as-bright sunlight.
     
    buzzard317 likes this.
  6. Sep 18, 2024 at 6:08 PM
    #6
    Borracho Loco

    Borracho Loco My 4Runner identifies as a Prius!

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2023
    Member:
    #35824
    Messages:
    2,538
    Gender:
    Male
    Dallas/Ft Worth
    Vehicle:
    2023 40th Anniversary Special Edition
    Oooh look, another mod.....
    Matte.

    Those wheels will look SICK on your ride.
     
  7. Sep 18, 2024 at 6:23 PM
    #7
    Nick4RNR

    Nick4RNR New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2023
    Member:
    #37600
    Messages:
    119
    Gloss will show more dirt. Matte hides a little better.
     
    LCJ77 likes this.
  8. Sep 18, 2024 at 7:20 PM
    #8
    Saker

    Saker New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2022
    Member:
    #26498
    Messages:
    397
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    21 Black T4RORP
    Matte!
    Mine had matte blacks installed and OEM’s removed before I took possession.
     
    Last edited: Sep 18, 2024
  9. Sep 18, 2024 at 7:34 PM
    #9
    Captain Spalding

    Captain Spalding . . .

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2022
    Member:
    #25492
    Messages:
    2,048
    I always felt that matte black has that rattle can look. I guess I’m among the few that like the ORP wheels.
     
    NE Runner and Thacrow like this.
  10. Sep 19, 2024 at 4:10 AM
    #10
    Guppy1301

    Guppy1301 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2023
    Member:
    #30386
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    Silver 2019 TRD ORP
    Bilstein 6112/5100 TSO bumper Rokmen rear LCA Northstar x2 Voltage pro booster
    Have you considered the gunmetal finish ones?
     
  11. Sep 19, 2024 at 5:05 AM
    #11
    Manhattan

    Manhattan New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2024
    Member:
    #38590
    Messages:
    260
    Gender:
    Male
    because matte already looks dirty. ;-)
     
  12. Sep 19, 2024 at 5:37 AM
    #12
    Nick4RNR

    Nick4RNR New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2023
    Member:
    #37600
    Messages:
    119
    Ever consider bronze? Here's mine with Bronze Method.


    IMG_5141.jpg
     
    Lc200, Fisch, vthoky[OP] and 2 others like this.
  13. Sep 19, 2024 at 6:12 AM
    #13
    mainerunr

    mainerunr New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2022
    Member:
    #29286
    Messages:
    403
    Gender:
    Male
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    '23 TRD ORP
    Toyo AT3's, Greenlane Sliders
    gloss unless you hate yourself on car wash days...

    Fn wheels gunmetal
     
    Durango Dave likes this.
  14. Sep 19, 2024 at 6:28 AM
    #14
    Nick B

    Nick B New Member

    Joined:
    May 17, 2024
    Member:
    #40493
    Messages:
    325
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    SW Florida
    Vehicle:
    2010 TE, 2024 ORP
    I went with matte.

    IMG_2669.jpg

    IMG_2677.jpg
     
  15. Sep 19, 2024 at 7:16 AM
    #15
    vthoky

    vthoky [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2024
    Member:
    #42053
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2024 TRD ORP
    Trailer connector relocate, tint, work lights, Pro wheels.
    Indeed. The -G4 referenced is the gloss gunmetal; the -GR is the matte gray.

    (I've updated the original post now for color choice clarity.)

    I hadn't. Those look good on yours, but I'd rather stick with the gray scheme.
    For some reason, though, the bronze Methods you showed made me think of an '80s Trans Am. :D
     
    Guppy1301[QUOTED] likes this.
  16. Sep 19, 2024 at 7:18 AM
    #16
    Manhattan

    Manhattan New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2024
    Member:
    #38590
    Messages:
    260
    Gender:
    Male
    And remember - do NOT buy the wheels from a dealership. They're available from online Toyota parts stores for around $220/per.

    IMG_5240.jpg
     
    Lc200, RLTW, LA260 and 2 others like this.
  17. Sep 19, 2024 at 7:21 AM
    #17
    vthoky

    vthoky [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2024
    Member:
    #42053
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2024 TRD ORP
    Trailer connector relocate, tint, work lights, Pro wheels.
    Manhattan, that must be the -G4, right?
     
  18. Sep 19, 2024 at 7:27 AM
    #18
    Manhattan

    Manhattan New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2024
    Member:
    #38590
    Messages:
    260
    Gender:
    Male
  19. Sep 19, 2024 at 7:31 AM
    #19
    vthoky

    vthoky [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2024
    Member:
    #42053
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2024 TRD ORP
    Trailer connector relocate, tint, work lights, Pro wheels.
    Yessir, that's the one that's got the most of my attention.
     
  20. Sep 19, 2024 at 7:32 AM
    #20
    Manhattan

    Manhattan New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2024
    Member:
    #38590
    Messages:
    260
    Gender:
    Male
    they are pretty...

    IMG_5251.jpg
     
    Lc200, RLTW, LA260 and 3 others like this.
  21. Sep 19, 2024 at 7:42 AM
    #21
    vthoky

    vthoky [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2024
    Member:
    #42053
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2024 TRD ORP
    Trailer connector relocate, tint, work lights, Pro wheels.
    I like that!
     
  22. Sep 19, 2024 at 8:17 AM
    #22
    Banda

    Banda New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 19, 2023
    Member:
    #35759
    Messages:
    116
    Gender:
    Male
    San Diego
    Matte gun metal would be my choice with that color.
     
  23. Sep 19, 2024 at 8:25 AM
    #23
    vthoky

    vthoky [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2024
    Member:
    #42053
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2024 TRD ORP
    Trailer connector relocate, tint, work lights, Pro wheels.
    Unfortunately, that's not one of the available options within the Toyota part numbers I have.
     
    Last edited: Sep 19, 2024
  24. Sep 19, 2024 at 8:28 AM
    #24
    RusPro17

    RusPro17 Back home again!!

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2017
    Member:
    #4821
    Messages:
    1,764
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Don
    Pa.
    Vehicle:
    2023 TRD Pro Solar Octane
    SCS wheels and Westcott lift
    Gloss gunmetal FN wheels.IMG_4580.jpg
     
    Thacrow and Durango Dave like this.
  25. Sep 19, 2024 at 8:31 AM
    #25
    vthoky

    vthoky [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2024
    Member:
    #42053
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2024 TRD ORP
    Trailer connector relocate, tint, work lights, Pro wheels.
    RusPro17[QUOTED] likes this.
  26. Sep 19, 2024 at 8:36 AM
    #26
    RusPro17

    RusPro17 Back home again!!

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2017
    Member:
    #4821
    Messages:
    1,764
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Don
    Pa.
    Vehicle:
    2023 TRD Pro Solar Octane
    SCS wheels and Westcott lift
  27. Sep 19, 2024 at 8:52 AM
    #27
    Pentangler

    Pentangler Happy Member

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2022
    Member:
    #27922
    Messages:
    2,232
    Vehicle:
    2023 ORP
  28. Sep 19, 2024 at 9:33 AM
    #28
    Manhattan

    Manhattan New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 18, 2024
    Member:
    #38590
    Messages:
    260
    Gender:
    Male
    The price of the Toyota and FN wheels is the same. The key differences are...
    - FN isn't Toyota (blank center cap)
    - FN is 1" wider with 4mm less offset. So, you can run 285/70/17s. Well, you can do that on 7" wheels too... you're just not supposed to, and some shops may not mount them.
     
  29. Sep 19, 2024 at 10:18 AM
    #29
    LA260

    LA260 New Member

    Joined:
    May 28, 2020
    Member:
    #14602
    Messages:
    429
    Gender:
    Male
    Team G4 here. Fun fact. The G4s came stock on 2020 Ventures.
    IMG_20220705_115614313_HDR~4.jpg
     
    Last edited: Sep 19, 2024
  30. Sep 19, 2024 at 10:40 AM
    #30
    vthoky

    vthoky [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2024
    Member:
    #42053
    Messages:
    242
    Gender:
    Male
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2024 TRD ORP
    Trailer connector relocate, tint, work lights, Pro wheels.
    Thank you. I'm still formulating my plan.

    That inch wider with a 285 is tempting. Now I've got more studying to do... :)

    LA260: it looks like you did the 285s on the OE (7") wheel. Any issues?
     

Products Discussed in

To Top