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Are my Factory TRD Pro wheels forged or cast?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by tnine, May 5, 2020.

  1. May 5, 2020 at 2:25 PM
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    tnine

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    Hey all,
    I have a 2016 Tundra TRD Off-Road I've purchased used. It came with these wheels factory.

    https://www.autorimshop.com/toyota-...tvQStfoPOimsakCrPa6Og7SHW3uOfk_saAsOSEALw_wcB

    Does anyone know if these are forged or cast? The TRD website has a lot of marketing that their wheels are all forged, which is what I'd prefer. However, I can't actually find this documented anywhere or find any markings I can use to determine this. I'm looking to purchase some aftermarket wheels with a higher offset to fit a larger tire, and I want to ensure I'm purchasing something that's as close to factory quality as I can. I off-road where my Tundra will fit in CO, so I want to ensure whatever I have it sturdy and reliable.

    Thanks in advance,
    Todd
     
  2. May 5, 2020 at 2:28 PM
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    joonbug

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    Cast. The new Pro wheels are forged.
     
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  3. May 5, 2020 at 2:28 PM
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    computeruser6

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    The 17x8" "Rock Warrior" and the current TRD "BBS" wheels are forged, all others are cast.
     
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  4. May 6, 2020 at 9:49 AM
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    tnine

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    Thanks for the help guys!
     
  5. May 6, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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    Hbjeff

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    The 2016-2018 trd pro wheels are just powdercoat black version of the standard trd rim right?
     
  6. May 7, 2020 at 9:16 AM
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    Yep that's correct. Powerdercoated black and have different centercaps.
     

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