Tacoma Limited Wheel Covers and Alternatives

[WKTJR1]

I agree that any claims of misrepresentation or similar concerns are unlikely to gain traction. A dealer might offer to exchange them for TRD rims (at full cost), but they are unlikely to absorb that cost and will simply let the sale die.

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[Baltimore]

I was a bit surprised when I pulled my limited wheels off and saw it was a face plate of chrome, but then I noticed it was common to other manufacturers as well. Could be that the plating holds up better or to get a perfect match with the other body parts. Or could be a cost move. Every variation they create adds cost and complexity to manufacturing, so it has to be worth it. I thought it cheapened the feeling of the wheel, but it's still equally chrome plated - it's just what got the plating - plastic or alloy.
If you want some sticker shock, look up the number of parts and total cost of the limited grille - every line of chrome piece is snap-in and lists for ~$50, not including the grille frame or emblem!

For those on the high horse of the spare - it is a full sized spare - it's full sized temporary. My tire shop even measured it and it's sized for 50% of the treadlife of the OEM tire, so splitting the difference for wear on the regular set.

"Full sized" does not mean it has to be matching. My window sticker from a 20yr old Toyota literally says "factory matching spare" (and it was indeed a spare of the same wheel and tire as the other four)

Your spare can be: none, none+inflator with sealant (becoming popular on smaller cars), none+run flat (popular on luxury cars), compact spare, full size spare, or matching spare

If it's such a big deal, then spend the ~$500 (wheel, valve, tire, mount, balance) and swap it out. It falls on deaf ears when the majority (not all) of those complaining immediately spend thousands of dollars changing their wheels or lift or adding accessories, etc.

 

[Bravada]

At first, this plastic chrome upset me. However, I just sold a 2008 Escalade to buy my Taco, and the chrome plating on the Escalade wheels was peeling off. Even where it wasn't peeling off it didn't look good. So, if the chromed plastic is a step towards not having peeling chrome, I'm willing to see what happens long term. Fingers crossed; it holds up better than Cadillac chrome.

 

[WKTJR1]

I'm interested in seeing if anyone goes as far as removing the plastic and refinishes the wheels. Personally, I would powder coat the wheels as the acid bath will take care of the glue left behind as well as the paint.

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