I'm not happy with Method Rims

knightjp · Nov 4, 2022

I know that Method rims are popular and have a certain reputation when it comes to off road rims. However I'm not happy with the set that I've got.
I got them from a retail store here in U.A.E. and to be honest, I wasn't really convinced on the style, but salesman convinced me.
Based on the reputation, I thought that I was getting a good set of rims. I bought them in March and haven't been off road with them yet. Just been on the normal streets. However noticed that one of the rims is missing a bolt on the rim and another one is missing a center cap. I have no idea where they could have fallen off.

Checking the rims, I noticed that the center caps come out so easily. Hardly any effort at all. I took a video to show it.
Method Rim Center Cap

I find that given their reputation, these shouldn't have come out so easily.
I emailed Method and told them about my issues. One person got back to me and asked me for pictures and video. I sent him all the information. Never heard back from them again.
Today I noticed that another had fallen off.

I've done a search online and this is a known issue. Most people just live with it and run without center caps. I'm not content with that? What can I do?

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CheechDogg.0n37s · Nov 4, 2022

Nothing you can do really, I would never buy Method wheels with those center caps. I don't know why they kept or keep making those center caps , at the wheel company where we made wheels, those centercaps when it from the inside and pushed their way out "push through center caps" so that they remained secured ... they also served as hub centric rings for some trucks because of the larger center bore ...

Sucks man, but honestly I doubt you will get a response from them or have them send you new ones ....

You can buy a different type of center cap and replace them something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Center-0924467-0924486-0924494-5624120/dp/B088PKQNGW/ref=asc_df_B088PKQNGW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475810204720&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1020907620287601669&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031504&hvtargid=pla-1054310669417&psc=1

Or the push through ones here but these are from Pro Comp .... you have to find out what size bore you have to get ones that fit nice and tight .....

https://www.amazon.com/Wheels-Matte-Center-7425041-7425141/dp/B0B5YRX2GX/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2NU6E1OCD4G77&keywords=push+through+center+caps&qid=1667564989&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1Ljg2IiwicXNhIjoiNS41OSIsInFzcCI6IjQuODEifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=push+through+center+caps%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

CheechDogg.0n37s · Nov 4, 2022

The center bore for those wheels is 108 mm you can get the actual replacements from 4wp here
but I don't know about them shipping to you out there ... if you do get replacements I would find a way to secure them better, maybe add some epoxy to have them stick on without them flying off ...

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/method-race-wheels-push-through-flush-center-cap-5-on-5-6-on-5-5-black-cp-cwhb108/_/R-GNQP-CP-CWHB108?ppcfon=1&gp=1&ecmp=s:google_15843829820___&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SC%20Shopping%20-%20Tires%20&%20Wheels%20-%20Performance%20Max&gclid=CjwKCAjw8JKbBhBYEiwAs3sxN9Ac_4hUfST-JxVknKgNWvJ3pD8V6fEgtJc0Co6lKMDsWlEIBLxCQRoC8_0QAvD_BwE

turkeybird56 · Nov 4, 2022

CheechDogg.0n37s said:
The center bore for those wheels is 108 mm you can get the actual replacements from 4wp here
but I don't know about them shipping to you out there ... if you do get replacements I would find a way to secure them better, maybe add some epoxy to have them stick on without them flying off ...

https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/method-race-wheels-push-through-flush-center-cap-5-on-5-6-on-5-5-black-cp-cwhb108/_/R-GNQP-CP-CWHB108?ppcfon=1&gp=1&ecmp=s:google_15843829820___&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SC%20Shopping%20-%20Tires%20&%20Wheels%20-%20Performance%20Max&gclid=CjwKCAjw8JKbBhBYEiwAs3sxN9Ac_4hUfST-JxVknKgNWvJ3pD8V6fEgtJc0Co6lKMDsWlEIBLxCQRoC8_0QAvD_BwE

Hmmm, gluing on part of your rim, and lousy customer service. Sounds familiar on so many fronts. BOIRD believes Customer Service and QC on products just does not exist hardly any more.

CheechDogg.0n37s · Nov 4, 2022

turkeybird56 said:
Hmmm, gluing on part of your rim, and lousy customer service. Sounds familiar on so many fronts. BOIRD believes Customer Service and QC on products just does not exist hardly any more.

It sure doesn't BOIRD !!! customer service period just plain sucks these days

knightjp · Nov 4, 2022

I'm looking through the Method site and I don't see BW100 anywhere. Searching comes up empty.

There are push through ones like this

Center Cap | Push Through | Black

Change the look of select Method Standard wheels with this versatile push through center cap. The original cap on the 301, this cap also works on numerous other Standard wheels to create a unique look.

www.methodracewheels.com

The 305 Rims that they are mentioning here look like the ones I've got. But I'm uncertain about whether it will fit.
The Box the rims came in said C/B: 111
Is that the center bore?

knightjp · Nov 11, 2022

I'm in two minds. It appears that the center caps below are plastic.

Center Caps

Would it be better to get metal ones? OR are these fine.

knightjp · Nov 22, 2022

A friend suggested that I should go with metal caps if I am going to go off road. As a result, I was wondering if this would fit my truck.
I'm trying to work out what is the center bore. Does C/B on box mean the Center Bore?

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Looking at the box, do you think something like this would fit my truck?

https://www.amazon.com/ProCaps-Center-Covers-Height-Chrome/dp/B09S6K1KVR/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=gOwMn&content-id=amzn1.sym.716a1ed9-074f-4780-9325-0019fece3c64&pf_rd_p=716a1ed9-074f-4780-9325-0019fece3c64&pf_rd_r=KKSSFXTXS04ZYAEGNYQE&pd_rd_wg=mfjOd&pd_rd_r=da78af37-a24d-475d-9c78-80f969846022&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m&th=1

Burla · Nov 23, 2022

Bummer, trust someone spend some cash and that crud is raggedy man. Even my oem rav 4 cheapest rims on the planet you cant unscrew when the tire is on the lugs. Hope you figure it out.

knightjp · Nov 23, 2022

@Burla thanks.. A guy named Steve from Method got back to me. I'm not sure, but I think he was offering to send me a set of replacement caps.
I recently found out that some fitters use silicone when fitting these rims to make sure that the center caps don't fall off. I guessed the seller that sold me these missed the memo.
Another thing I noticed. My caps are all missing on one side. Maybe I'm a victim of theft, however there is no way to prove it for sure.

Burla · Nov 23, 2022

I like methods, but right now I am real glad I went with rebel knock offs.

danielmid · Nov 23, 2022

FWIW, I've never had a problem with my Method center caps.

knightjp · Nov 24, 2022

danielmid said:
FWIW, I've never had a problem with my Method center caps.

I don't think that the problem lies with the center caps on my rims itself. Not all Methods. For one, my caps are 1/2 plastic and 1/2 metal. However these are just snapped together. We realized this soon after. Metal and plastic react to heat in different ways. I'm guessing as I drive, the heat on the tires and wheels increase and metal increases too.. Thus making the plastic bits loose.
I looked at the Method site and these look like the ones on my wheel.

Center Cap | Push Through | Black

Change the look of select Method Standard wheels with this versatile push through center cap. The cap works on numerous other Standard wheels to create you're own unique look.

www.methodracewheels.com

However, these are held together with screws. I saw them again for sale on ebay and the seller said that they came off a MR305 Method wheel.
Mine is a MR305 wheel. Why didn't I get these screwed-in caps?

@Burla I wouldn't have gotten the Methods if it weren't for the fact that I needed to change the rims to fit the 4" lift. I needed wheels with the correct backspacing and offset.

I like them. I wasn't sure at first, but they are growing on me. I saw another set of wheels later at a different shop and those seemed to be more my style. I may later on change to those. But for now, I would like to get a set of caps that will fit my rims for a decent price.
My friend is suggesting that I get metal ones since Methods are only plastic.

danielmid · Nov 24, 2022

knightjp said:
I don't think that the problem lies with the center caps on my rims itself. Not all Methods. For one, my caps are 1/2 plastic and 1/2 metal. However these are just snapped together. We realized this soon after. Metal and plastic react to heat in different ways. I'm guessing as I drive, the heat on the tires and wheels increase and metal increases too.. Thus making the plastic bits loose.
I looked at the Method site and these look like the ones on my wheel.

Center Cap | Push Through | Black

Change the look of select Method Standard wheels with this versatile push through center cap. The cap works on numerous other Standard wheels to create you're own unique look.

www.methodracewheels.com

However, these are held together with screws. I saw them again for sale on ebay and the seller said that they came off a MR305 Method wheel.
Mine is a MR305 wheel. Why didn't I get these screwed-in caps?

@Burla I wouldn't have gotten the Methods if it weren't for the fact that I needed to change the rims to fit the 4" lift. I needed wheels with the correct backspacing and offset.

I like them. I wasn't sure at first, but they are growing on me. I saw another set of wheels later at a different shop and those seemed to be more my style. I may later on change to those. But for now, I would like to get a set of caps that will fit my rims for a decent price.
My friend is suggesting that I get metal ones since Methods are only plastic.

I don't have a close up photo right now, but I'm 99% sure my 305s have the center cap with the screws like your link.

EdGs · Nov 24, 2022

If the Mfr. doesn't give you any satisfaction, get on their social media pages, and detail your experience and their lack of customer service.

They hate that.

If any actions are taken, update your postings to reflect it.

Hope you get a good resolution on this.

knightjp · Nov 24, 2022

@EdGs I have been in contact with Method and a guy named Steve has been pretty helpful. I don't know if they plan on sending me any replacements free of cost.

@danielmid I honestly don't know why mine came with snap-on caps. I'm actually beginning to wonder if there are any such things as duplicate Method Rims.

Docwagon1776 · Nov 24, 2022

Based on my time in the ME, first thing that pops into my mind:

Did you get counterfeit rims?

There's so little customer protection and forged/counterfeit goods were rampant when I was there. If you didn't buy directly from an OEM or verified authorized seller, odds of fake products were high.

danielmid · Nov 24, 2022

knightjp said:
@EdGs I have been in contact with Method and a guy named Steve has been pretty helpful. I don't know if they plan on sending me any replacements free of cost.

@danielmid I honestly don't know why mine came with snap-on caps. I'm actually beginning to wonder if there are any such things as duplicate Method Rims.

Where did you buy from?

knightjp · Nov 24, 2022

Docwagon1776 said:
Based on my time in the ME, first thing that pops into my mind:

Did you get counterfeit rims?

There's so little customer protection and forged/counterfeit goods were rampant when I was there. If you didn't buy directly from an OEM or verified authorized seller, odds of fake products were high.

Yeah.. that does come to mind. I got the set from a retailer in Sharjah. I don't know about counterfeit rims and if they exist - especially Method ones.
I am starting to suspect though since the box they came in say DW100 and the center bore is 111mm.
So far when I search the Method site, my wheels are supposed to be MR305s and should come with above linked center caps. The bore of the center caps are 108mm as per another seller on ebay.

tjfdesmo · Nov 24, 2022

Have you removed a wheel? Are there any numbers cast/stamped/etched on the inboard side that could prove real or fake? Perhaps Method could guide you in that regard? My MIL was in the export division of a US manufacturer, and they went to great lengths and expense to track down counterfeiters and bootleggers.

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