Muteki Wheel Nuts - chipping paint - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Hags86 · 05-25-2013, 12:29 AM

Hi All

I have a set of Muteki wheel nuts and the paint in flaking off. The wheels have only been on/off once apart from the initial install. I've been super careful using the supplied socket, only used hand tools (no rattle guns) and the paint still flakes.

Is this a typical experience or have I somehow got a dodgy set? Not that I've tried, but I think I could scrape the coating off with a fingernail it's that fragile.

KDad2 · 03-26-2015, 05:07 PM

I'm bringing back this thread. I did a Google search and didn't find anything current on this site, but I did find the same issue on others.

I have the SR48 open end burned blue. Although they aren't flaking, the corners are scratched. I haven't tried to flake any of the paint, or what ever it is. But I'm sure if I tried, it would flake.

When I had the wheels mounted, the tech used the supplied socket and no damage. But, when I had the dealer rotate the tires, he scratched the hell out of them. I'm not sure he used the socket even though I provided it. I'm hoping he used it as I had to have the repair manager go find it.

So, I believe it is a common problem.

swarb · 03-26-2015, 05:09 PM

Normal.

Kinzo · 04-26-2015, 02:48 AM

Be careful on the Muteki wheel lock key. It's chrome, the metal is weak and failed on me on an emergency flat tire. The key split down the center. Luckily I had air to get to a tire shop down the street. You can replace it with a steel one. I got it at discount tire co. $5

jlugo711 · 04-26-2015, 10:17 AM

I would suggest the project kicks lugs for future use. Great product with great quality.... I sound like a sales rep lol. But seriously.

05-25-2013, 12:29 AM	#1
Hags86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Toyota GTS 86 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 243 Thanks: 21 Thanked 118 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Muteki Wheel Nuts - chipping paint Hi All I have a set of Muteki wheel nuts and the paint in flaking off. The wheels have only been on/off once apart from the initial install. I've been super careful using the supplied socket, only used hand tools (no rattle guns) and the paint still flakes. Is this a typical experience or have I somehow got a dodgy set? Not that I've tried, but I think I could scrape the coating off with a fingernail it's that fragile.

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03-26-2015, 05:07 PM	#2
KDad2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 Raven Location: Texas Posts: 485 Thanks: 202 Thanked 345 Times in 183 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'm bringing back this thread. I did a Google search and didn't find anything current on this site, but I did find the same issue on others. I have the SR48 open end burned blue. Although they aren't flaking, the corners are scratched. I haven't tried to flake any of the paint, or what ever it is. But I'm sure if I tried, it would flake. When I had the wheels mounted, the tech used the supplied socket and no damage. But, when I had the dealer rotate the tires, he scratched the hell out of them. I'm not sure he used the socket even though I provided it. I'm hoping he used it as I had to have the repair manager go find it. So, I believe it is a common problem.

03-26-2015, 05:09 PM	#3
swarb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,052 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,451 Times in 1,271 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Normal.

04-26-2015, 02:48 AM	#4
Kinzo Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion frs, 1985 Toyota Pickup Location: San Diego Posts: 27 Thanks: 26 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Be careful on the Muteki wheel lock key. It's chrome, the metal is weak and failed on me on an emergency flat tire. The key split down the center. Luckily I had air to get to a tire shop down the street. You can replace it with a steel one. I got it at discount tire co. $5

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