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Wheel blackout decal or keep stock?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Blade_runner97, Sep 15, 2023.

  1. Sep 15, 2023 at 2:09 PM
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    Blade_runner97

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    BearBio

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    I personally feel that the all-black looks much better. HOWEVER, I would be worried about durability and toughness!
     
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  3. Sep 15, 2023 at 4:10 PM
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    I like the black. But... I'd be concerned about getting a decal that size installed without bubbles, tears, etc. Also, as mentioned above, I would wonder about durability.
     
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  4. Sep 15, 2023 at 4:25 PM
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    xjaywalker

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    Its a trend. Everyone is going Black on everything. Be different keep it STOCK..
     
  5. Sep 16, 2023 at 9:54 AM
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    Blade_runner97

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    I agree I like the stock but I think the black looks more aggressive, the blackout decal company say there for off-road and harsh conditions but idk if i totally trust it, it’s only 55$ so I might just try it out and if not I’ll just tear them off
     
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  6. Sep 16, 2023 at 10:42 AM
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    I like it better stock. But, do whatever you like better. Who cares what we think?
     
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  7. Sep 16, 2023 at 2:49 PM
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    It was hard to decide I like both stock and black so I can’t tell what to do so I was looking on others insights or if anyone else has done the same thing.
     
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  8. Sep 16, 2023 at 3:59 PM
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    I say leave it stock, since blacking things out is very common these days.
     
  9. Sep 16, 2023 at 4:29 PM
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    JET4

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    stock
     
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    Tyotor

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    I’ve always liked the aluminum look as it provides a nice contrast to the black tire. If that decal starts to peel or rip it won’t look very good.
     
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  11. Sep 17, 2023 at 6:36 AM
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    A nicely machined metal face screams QUALITY to me.
     
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