Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Moto Metal MO961 Wheels Cracking

Thread Tools
 
Old Jul 20, 2015 | 08:47 AM
  #1  
lyd's Avatar
lyd
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 122
Likes: 1
From: Stamford CT
Default Moto Metal MO961 Wheels Cracking

I have had the Moto Metal Wheels M0961(similar to the picture minus the crome inserts) on the JK for 2 years now. I just noticed one of the front rims had developed cracks at the base of each spoke. Who knows how far away I was from riding with just spokes on the hub and the rim and the tire separating...Click image for larger version

Name:	moto_metal_wheels_MO961_matte-black_250.jpg
Views:	401
Size:	17.5 KB
ID:	618619
Reply
Old Jul 20, 2015 | 05:03 PM
  #2  
JE8154's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 2,256
Likes: 1
From: Madison, New Jersey
Default

Originally Posted by lyd
I have had the Moto Metal Wheels M0961(similar to the picture minus the crome inserts) on the JK for 2 years now. I just noticed one of the front rims had developed cracks at the base of each spoke. Who knows how far away I was from riding with just spokes on the hub and the rim and the tire separating...Attachment 618619
I'd suggest swapping them out immediately. Do you really need to know how long you have if your wheels are cracking?
Reply
Old Jul 21, 2015 | 02:36 AM
  #3  
Invest2m4's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 3,697
Likes: 2
From: Grosse Pointe, MI
Default

Is it the cast actually cracking or could it be the finish? Assuming they're cast aluminum, they shouldn't crack. It either breaks into 2 or doesn't.
Reply
Old Jul 21, 2015 | 03:06 AM
  #4  
carlojp's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
From: Fl
Default

I never thought the MM rims are prone to cracking. Can you post a picture with the actual damage?
Reply
Old Aug 21, 2015 | 11:31 AM
  #5  
lyd's Avatar
lyd
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 122
Likes: 1
From: Stamford CT
Default

I tried taking a picture, but the hairline cracks around the base of each spoke are not really visible in the picture. Basically every spoke has a crescent of a hairline crack around its base. I did not x-ray the rim. Just pain logic: if there are cracks on all spokes and visible on the surface, guaranteed the metal fatigue is beyond normal underneath. I will probably replace all 5 rims with a completely different brand after the warranty on the first is approved.
Reply




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:05 PM.