Method Race Wheels... 701, 703, or 704? (In matte black)

[Uranus]

Just realized I never added my finished project.

Mickey Thompson Baja Boss 37x12.5x17 on 701 bronze

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[bjm00se]

I know it's an old thread that was recently bumped up to the top, but anyone who's considering between these choices should look at the weights. 703s can be about five pounds lighter in JLU sizing.

 

[the.jl.adventure]

Ended up getting the black. Didn't want to chance it with the other colours without seeing it in person first.

Nice! Yea I know the bronze looked awesome but always hard without checking it out in person.

 

[the.jl.adventure]

Just realized I never added my finished project.

Mickey Thompson Baja Boss 37x12.5x17 on 701 bronze

Amazing! Love the green and bronze together! Nice choice.

 

[FrostQ]

I know it's an old thread that was recently bumped up to the top, but anyone who's considering between these choices should look at the weights. 703s can be about five pounds lighter in JLU sizing.

That's a good point! I took that into consideration as well when deciding. It was a little surprising to me that a small design change makes such a difference in weight.

 

[boogie]

Heads up the finish came off my Method wheels. They are at the powder coater now

 

[Uranus]

Heads up the finish came off my Method wheels. They are at the powder coater now

Do you have photos?

 

[boogie]

They are at the powder coat shop now. No crazy about powder coating a forged wheel but Method said it would be ok. IDK we will see

 

[Krondor]

I would not powder coat anything but the ring, myself.

Looks like the contact points? On a headlock wheel? Would that not be normal wear and tear?

 

[ArmannB]

Heads up the finish came off my Method wheels. They are at the powder coater now

thats the only thing that worries me about black methods vs other brands. I’m hoping if I ceramic coat the wheels it’ll help that out but haven’t pulled the trigger to buy them yet.

Can anyone else share their experience with the black finish over time

 

[the.jl.adventure]

thats the only thing that worries me about black methods vs other brands. I’m hoping if I ceramic coat the wheels it’ll help that out but haven’t pulled the trigger to buy them yet.

Can anyone else share their experience with the black finish over time

I have had my matte black methods (703's) for just over 1.5 years now, and no issue with any of the finishing. They see almost as much salt (winter roads), sand, mud, and rock as they do road, and have been holding up just fine.

 

[boogie]

My be just the finish on the bead locks. The ring was the worst part but the wheel is chalky also. anyway just wanted to give you a heads up I love the wheels other than that

 

[FrostQ]

Just got mine today.

 

[the.jl.adventure]

Just got mine today.

Looks incredible!

 

[boogie]

Got my wheels back from Powder

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