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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 448908
Join Date: Jun 2016
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![]() Yes, yes, I know there are a couple of threads that already exist on this topic. However, the latest one I could find was in 2010, most are from 2006-8, and they mostly go like this:
Anybody know anything about these Motegi guys? Yea, they are all super heavy, so they suck Yea but the traklites are like 14lbs each right? Uuuuuhh And then the thread dies. I am primarily looking at the MR131s but I'm looking for information on these guys in general. I've looked at a few fourums and I can't seem to find any information, or anybody that runs them at all for that matter. I am asking because If I see a wheel that looks good, is lightweight, and pretty cheap, my brain infers they will explode and kill four people the second I hit a pothole... figuratively of course.... Anybody have experience with the traklite series? Any problems/ horror stories? Are they really fantastic and everybody should own four sets ? Let me know! Any help is much appreciated!
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 457561
Join Date: Nov 2016
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![]() They're just cheaper wheels, lesser build quality than name brands or more expensive wheels. They would be fine for normal driving but wouldn't personally track with them.
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 507317
Join Date: Oct 2019
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: SW Ohio
Vehicle:2019 WRX Pure Red |
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Worst case if you don't like them, and you bend a wheel; you sell the three good ones to get some of your money back...or make end tables out of them and sell a few to get some money back to put into different wheels. All comes down to the "2 out of three" >> Fast - Cheap - Reliable |
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 509888
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: So Cal
Vehicle:2017 WRX STI Lapis Blue |
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Motegi has been around the import scene since late 90s. They were once a very popular brand. Here is a link to a video done by Fitment Industries who have done some research for you: The wheel you have in question seems to be of good quality. They are flow formed, which many brands (even the so called high end brands that are of "higher quality") use as their method of making wheels. A brand is just a brand, but casting techniques and metallurgy are the root of what you're after when it comes to wheels. Motegi wheels have the same safety stamps JWL and VIA certifications that all quality wheels have. The 18x9 +35 Motegi MR131 weighs 19 lbs. I'd say you won't be making a bad choice in Motegi wheels. Why not give Motegi a call yourself and ask them questions? Or maybe give a call to a Motegi dealer who has experience using the wheels and see if they have run across any issues. Check out their website: https://www.motegiracing.com/ Also, pay attention to their race team link, their warranty policies, and even their FAQ section will help your decision. Hope this info can help you decide on whatever brand you go with. Last edited by STIposer; 01-13-2020 at 01:58 AM. |
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Scooby Guru
Member#: 120
Join Date: Jul 1999
Chapter/Region:
AKIC
Location: Where the Navy sends me...
Vehicle:1997 Legacy 2.5GT 1996 Impreza coupe |
![]() Thank you to GoFrogs and STIposer for reviving this 3+ year-old thread. I'm guessing "What could go wrong" has been waiting and waiting for some responses to this thread so he can finally buy some damn wheels!
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 509888
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: So Cal
Vehicle:2017 WRX STI Lapis Blue |
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Scooby Newbie
Member#: 507317
Join Date: Oct 2019
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: SW Ohio
Vehicle:2019 WRX Pure Red |
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![]() I don't mind reviving old threads as this place (NASIOC) really needs more current, up to date threads. ![]() How many chassis codes are there for the WRX/STi, Impreza, Forester, Crosstrek, Legacy, et, etc. What worked for a 2004 WRX/STi or 2011, does not work for 2015+ WRX/STi. Okay ,sure, the EJ257 is still the same after 15 years, but most things have changed with the newer VA chassis. The internet has been around for a while and finding information is easier than ever. I'm pretty sure the OP could have found his answer, just maybe not a "Subaru" answer. I search and search this site with many different key words, and a lot of the threads started back in the mid-2000s; then 20 pages later, just begin to touch on the current VA 2015+ chassis cars. Those threads are no help, but I have to sift through 10+ threads before finding one remotely helpful. ![]() |
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