NCFJ Cruisers
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.


Official Forum of the North Carolina FJ Cruisers
 
HomePortalLatest imagesRegisterLog in

 

 2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels

Go down 
4 posters
AuthorMessage
warwagon
Greenhorn
Greenhorn
warwagon


Posts : 34
Points : 4326
Join date : 2013-03-13
Location : Boone, NC

2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Empty
PostSubject: 2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels   2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Icon_minitimeTue Jun 18, 2013 12:01 pm

I love my 2013 TT, but I hated the fake bling rings on the wheels. Some have filled in the empty holes with the original 8mm bolts and #31 Danco o-rings, but the screws still stick out and are too long.

After researching what to fill in the threaded holes with, I came to this conclusion:

2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Wheel110

2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Side1010

2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Cap1010

I ordered 100 for $10 and gently tapped them into place with a rubber mallet, after cleaning and painting the threads. The color and texture match the wheels perfectly, almost an OEM look.

WidgetCo 8mm Plastic Caps
Back to top Go down
DamnItsAGlasgow
Tail Gunner
Tail Gunner



Posts : 889
Points : 5593
Join date : 2012-04-09
Age : 39
Location : Charlotte

2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Empty
PostSubject: Re: 2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels   2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Icon_minitimeTue Jun 18, 2013 12:18 pm

That looks MUCH better in my opinion!
Back to top Go down
iwashmycar
Tail Gunner
Tail Gunner
iwashmycar


Posts : 629
Points : 5067
Join date : 2012-10-07
Age : 39
Location : Newport News, VA

2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Empty
PostSubject: Re: 2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels   2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Icon_minitimeTue Jun 18, 2013 3:22 pm

Does look better, but they do serve a purpose, guarding against rocks and whatnot scraping up past the tire.... For DD-ing to work or whatever I guess they would not be an issue.
Back to top Go down
https://www.facebook.com/rainmang343
2011TRDIceberg
Trail Scout
Trail Scout
2011TRDIceberg


Posts : 278
Points : 4927
Join date : 2012-03-27
Age : 35
Location : Pittsboro, NC

2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Empty
PostSubject: Re: 2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels   2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Icon_minitimeTue Jun 18, 2013 4:31 pm

Looks sexy
Back to top Go down
warwagon
Greenhorn
Greenhorn
warwagon


Posts : 34
Points : 4326
Join date : 2013-03-13
Location : Boone, NC

2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Empty
PostSubject: Re: 2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels   2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Icon_minitimeTue Jun 18, 2013 4:32 pm

Finally got Toyota to fix my 55-65 mph steering wheel vibration with the E-Rated BFG Tires on the TT model. Seems E-Rated tires might be too sensitive for the steering, and are overkill for the weight of this vehicle.

Switched to Goodyear Duratrac 265/75R16 C-Rated tires and the road force numbers on the 3rd harmonic are in the single digits now, and the steering vibration is gone!!!

2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Front12

2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Fj11

2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Side1110
Back to top Go down
Sponsored content





2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Empty
PostSubject: Re: 2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels   2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels Icon_minitime

Back to top Go down
 
2013 TT Bling Ring Removal on Wheels
Back to top 
Page 1 of 1
 Similar topics
-
» 2013 Wheels
» rear bumper removal...
» Post a Picture of Your FJ
» Veterans Day 2013!
» 2013 TT in Kernersville

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
NCFJ Cruisers :: The Garage :: The Parts Department-
Jump to: