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Opinions: White or Black ?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by KELZ84, Oct 17, 2018.

  1. Oct 17, 2018 at 5:34 PM
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    KELZ84

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    Still trying to get ideas as to what color of fender flares to put on my new Tundra. What would y’all suggest? White or black? Leaning towards the pocket style Bushwacker fender flares.

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  2. Oct 17, 2018 at 5:35 PM
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  3. Oct 17, 2018 at 5:38 PM
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    These in white.............
     
  4. Oct 17, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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    Kind hard to see your flares in that pic
     
  5. Oct 17, 2018 at 5:48 PM
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    Those aren't fender flares, they are flared fenders.

    Fiberglass fenders flared out 3-4".
     
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  6. Oct 17, 2018 at 5:49 PM
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    Blueknights75

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    White! Love the color matched flares as opposed to the black....
     
  7. Oct 17, 2018 at 5:50 PM
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    Im gonna go against the grain and say no flares at all. Your truck looks great as is. Flares look ok on big trucks with wide tires, but i like most Tundras without them.....but, if you really want em, id get white. The few white Tundras ive seen with black flares look kinda odd. Just my .02
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2018 at 5:56 PM
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    Oh okay Da Jeep. Sorry not familiar with all the terminology. Yeah Heller I haven’t seen any tundras with black flares, thought the look would be different and match with the rims, tires, door knobs. But been getting most people telling me white would be better.
     
  9. Oct 17, 2018 at 5:58 PM
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  10. Oct 17, 2018 at 5:58 PM
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    Paint them white, I think they look great on a white truck. I am currently painting some for my white Tundra.
     
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  11. Oct 17, 2018 at 6:03 PM
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    @Omohundro what kind of paint are you using and from a spray can type deal or your using professional equipment??
     
  12. Oct 17, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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    I say only put on flares if they will be close to even with the rims and tires. Otherwise it will look sweet from the side and funky from the back. Like one of those railroad work trucks.

    I say black but have them painted to match the badges. Easier upkeep compared to raw plastic.
     
  13. Oct 17, 2018 at 6:18 PM
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    These are photos of my back & front tires. Yall are the experts I’m new this all this and owning a Tundra. Want to give my truck the best look though.

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  14. Oct 17, 2018 at 6:20 PM
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    Truck looks good. If you’re keeping that wheel and offset as well as the tires, I vote no flares.
     
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  15. Oct 17, 2018 at 6:22 PM
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    That’s how the truck came, not sure if how much bigger I could go on the tires without having to lift the truck.
     
  16. Oct 17, 2018 at 6:28 PM
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    No Flares FTW
     
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    Not sure if my Blazing Blue Pearl will give you some idea but here's the Air Design kit on my '18 TRD Sport, and on my '17 Tacoma in Super White.

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  18. Oct 17, 2018 at 6:53 PM
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    Here's what mine looked like when I bought it, similar to yours. I removed the flares as I thought it looked better w/o them.
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  20. Oct 17, 2018 at 7:01 PM
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  21. Oct 17, 2018 at 7:09 PM
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    @Hondoman oh yeah definitely does look better without them. ThAnks for that pic! Question do you have a bill bar on yours? And did you keep the chrome? @incredibillhulk nice trucks! Looks great! Thanks for the share :)
     
  22. Oct 17, 2018 at 7:13 PM
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    Black, to go with the paint job you need. :D
     
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    Bill bar?

    I removed most of the badges (chrome) and tss decals. Added white mirror caps and pro grill and hood bulge. Only chrome left is the bumper ends front and rear (probably leave them alone). Also removed the black step bars.

    Lifted two inches front and rear and added 295 55 20 toyo rts.

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    My buddy is storm trooper’d out with matte black flares, black RBP gas cap and diamondback cover, looks pretty sick. Kinda like this plus those parts:

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    @Hondoman thats exactly what i want To do with the front of my truck on the grill.love the way it looks! And license plate! Texas girl here :) where did you order the parts? And sorry typo meant Bull bar/grille gaurd.
     
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    @JoshuaA love it ! That is one sexy looking truck.
     
  27. Oct 17, 2018 at 7:26 PM
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    Got the grill, hood bulge and mirror caps from cool springs toyota (@Roman ).
     
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    just threw stuff at it
    whoa those flares are sweet! think i gotta get me a set of these
     
  29. Oct 17, 2018 at 7:28 PM
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    I would pass on the flares. From the pics it doesn't look like your wheels are offset enough for them to look good. I see tons of Tundras in DFW with stock wheels and tires with the flares and they look ridiculous IMO. They guy above nailed it with the "railroad work truck" look.
     
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    Thanks! Here's a shot from the side of one of the rear ones. I love how accurately the maintain the curves in the body. Real attention to detail.

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