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SCORE Journal Off-Road Wheel Guide The toughest wheels made for serious off-road By Mike Vieria Driving off-road takes a vehicle with a capable suspension system and the right set of wheels. From off-road only beadlocks to rugged wheels that can handle being on and off-road, wheels are an important factor to your vehicle’s capabilities. Wheel manufacturers who have experience in off-road motorsports, know what it takes to design a wheel that can survive extreme high-speed action, as well as work with off-road specific tires. Knowing that proper wheel selection is key , we contacted several off-road wheel manufacturers to showcase what is available in their latest racing, dual-purpose, and UTV models. RACELINE WHEELS www.racelinewheels.com 946BZ BOOST Raceline’s 946BZ Boost Wheel is one-piece cast aluminum with a rugged, stylish design. Available in 17x8, 17x9, 18x8, 18x9, and 20x9, in bronze, gunmetal, and satin black finishes. MSRP starts at $230.00. RT-232 MONSTER BEADLOCK The RT-232 Monster Beadlock is an almost indestructible heavy-duty cast aluminum wheel, and offers either a steel or aluminum locking ring. Available in 15x8 and 17x8.5, with black, machined, or color finish options. MSRP starts at $389.00. RACELINE WHEELS www.racelinewheels.com RT260 AVENGER BEADLOCK WHEEL The RT260 Avenger Beadlock is heavy-duty cast aluminum, and comes in 17x7.5 and 20x10 sizes. Finish is all black or machined. MSRP starts at $428.00. RT291 RYNO BEADLOCK WHEEL The RT291 Ryno (Buggy) Beadlock is a heavy-duty cast aluminum race-winning wheel for the 5/205 early VW bolt pattern. Sizes are 15x4.5, 15x5.5, 15x7, and 17x6.5, with 17x8 coming soon. Machined finish. Pricing starts at $338.00. METHOD RACE WHEELS www.methodracewheels.com 101 BEADLOCK WHEEL Method’s race-proven 101 Beadlock Wheel is constructed of solid A356 aluminum with a proprietary heat treatment, and uses a forged 6061 aluminum beadlock ring with Grade 8 zinc-plated hardware. It features a reinforced inner lip for added strength and durability, and redundant machined beadlock hardware holes. The machine finished wheel is available in 16x8 and 17x9 sizes. MSRP is $444.68. METHOD RACE WHEELS www.methodracewheels.com 103 BEADLOCK RACE SERIES WHEEL Method’s 103 Beadlock Race Series Wheel is race proven in many classes. Constructed of solid A356 aluminum with a proprietary heat treatment and a forged 6061 aluminum beadlock ring with Grade 8 zinc-plated hardware. Reinforced inner lip provides extra strength and durability in extreme conditions. Wheel provides extra clearance for larger brake calipers. Available in 15x8 and 17x9 sizes. Finish is machined aluminum. MSRP starts at $393.23. 315 WHEEL Method’s 315 Street Series Wheel is a street legal version of the 103 Beadlock Race Wheel. Constructed of solid A356 aluminum with T6 heat treatment. Features replaceable MRW stainless steel lip bolts with optional color availability and machined pockets in the outer lip for weight savings. Available in 16x8, 17x8.5, 17x9, and 18x9 sizes with machined, matte black, or gold with black lip finishes. MSRP starting at $264.39. 704 WHEEL Method’s 704 Trail Series Wheel features patent pending Bead Grip Technology and an aggressive bead seat safety hump to provide increased protection against de-beading at lowered tire pressures. Constructed of solid A356 aluminum with T6 heat treatment. Available in 15x7, 16x8, and 17x8.5 sizes with a choice of matte titanium or matte black finishes. MSRP starts at $217.20. KMC Wheels www.kmcwheels.com KM234 Grenade Desert The KM234 Grenade Desert beadlock cast wheel comes in either machined or satin black finishes. Available in 17x8.5 with 4.75” backspace and multiple lug patterns. Starting at $364.00 *Racer pricing available KM544 Mesa This six spoke mesh wheel features a simulated beadlock ring. It comes in matte bronze, satin black with gray tint, and satin black with a gloss black lip. Available in 17”, 18” and 20” sizes for 5, 6 and 8 lug applications. Starting at $216.00 KM433 Mesa Forged This forged beadlock race wheel has been tested and proven by SCORE Champions Bryce Menzies and Andy McMillin. Shown in a custom white finish. Available in 17x8.5 4.75” backspace and 17x9 6” backspace. Starting at $999.00 *Racer pricing available KM542 Impact A thin spoke design with a simulated beadlock ring and drain holes. Available with satin black and satin black machined finishes in 16”, 17” and 18” sizes for 5 and 6 lug applications. Starting at $151.00 KMC Wheels www.kmcwheels.com XD143 RG3 The XD143 RG3 is KMC’s latest installment in its Robby Gordon series of wheels. It comes in a satin black finish in 17” and 18” sizes for 5, 6 and 8 lug applications. Starting at $265.00 FUEL WHEELS www.fueloffroad.com ANZA BEADLOCK MODEL D116 Fuel Wheels’ Anza Beadlock Model D116 Wheel is cast aluminum and available in 17x9 size with a variety of 5, 6, and 8-lug patterns. Finish is raw machined. For off road use only. MSRP starts at $484.00. REBEL 6 MODEL D681 WHEEL Fuel Wheels’ Rebel 6 Model D681 Wheel is a 6-lug cast wheel available 17x9, 18x9, 20x9, 20x10, 22x10, and 22x12. Finish is bronze with black lip. Also available in 5-lug version. MSRP starts at $253.00. VISION Wheels www.visionwheel.com 354 MANX 2 WHEEL Vision’s 354 Manx 2 Wheel is a simulated beadlock available in 17x9, 18x9, and 20x9 sizes in 5, 6, or 8-lug patterns. Finish choices are bronze, satin black, or satin gray with a black lip. Check local dealer for pricing. 111 NEMESIS WHEEL Vision’s 111 Nemesis Wheel features a removable and replaceable Teflon bash ring. Available in sizes 17x9, 18x9, and 20x9 in gunmetal or machined finish. Check local dealer for pricing. 361 SPYDER WHEEL Vision’s 361 Spyder Wheel is available in 20x9, 20x10, 22x10, 22x12, 22x14, and 24x12 with a gloss black milled finish spokes. Also available in satin black and chrome. Check local dealer for pricing. 398F MANX FORGED BEADLOCK WHEEL Vision’s 398F Manx Forged Beadlock Wheel is available in 17x9 size in 5 and 6-lug patterns. Finish is machined with machined beadlock ring. Check local dealer for pricing. OMF Wheels www.OMFperformance.com F1-BOLTED BEADLOCK WHEEL OMF’s new F1-Bolted Beadlock Wheel is a lightweight, forged 17-inch wheel in widths from 8 to 12 inches, and for 5 or 6-lug applications. It’s available with multiple beadlock ring style options, and a wide range of powder-coated color choices for the center, rim shell, and beadlock ring. MSRP is $1249.95 with a true beadlock, or $1099.95 with Sim-U-Lock. For off-road use only. ULTRA MOTORSPORTS www.ultrawheel.com XTREME X101 BEADLOCK RACE WHEEL Ultra Motorsports Xtreme X101 Beadlock Wheel is forged aluminum and is designed for desert racing. Available in size 17x9 with 5-lug for Pro2/Pro4 Short Course or 6-lug configuration for Trophy Truck applications. Finish of wheel and beadlock ring is machined aluminum. For off-road use only. Check local dealers for pricing. XTREME X103 BEADLOCK RACE WHEEL The Xtreme X103 Beadlock Wheel is cast A356 aluminum and is available in a variety of 15, 16, and 17-inch configurations for desert racing, short course, and buggy racing. Finish machined or satin black. For off-road use only. Check local dealers for pricing. ULTRA MOTORSPORTS www.ultrawheel.com ULTRA MOTORSPORTS 230 VILLAIN STREET TRUCK WHEEL The 230 Villain Truck Wheel is constructed of cast A356 aluminum, and is designed for street use. Available in various sizes from 17x9 to 24x12, with finishes of satin bronze with satin black lip, or gloss black with milled accents. Check local dealers for pricing. ULTRA MOTORSPORTS 231 BUTCHER STREET TRUCK WHEEL The 231 Butcher Truck Wheel is constructed of cast A356 aluminum, and is designed for street use. It’s available in 18x9, 20x9, and 20x10 sizes, with finishes of satin bronze with satin black lip, gloss black with milled accents, or all satin black. Check local dealers for pricing. MICKEY THOMPSON www.mickeythompsontires.com CLASSIC SERIES III WHEELS The Mickey Thompson Classic III Wheel features an 8-hole design with a highly polished finish with a non-corrosive screw-on center cap and a redesigned smooth outer lip. Available in sizes 15x8 through 17x9. Unique sizing includes 15x12 and 16x12. MSRP starts at $141.99. CLASSIC SERIES III BLACK WHEELS The Classic III Black Wheel features the 8-hole design with a satin black finish and protective clearcoat, along with a black non-corrosive screw-on center cap and smooth outer lip. Available in sizes 15x8 through 17x9. MSRP starts at $129.99. TRAILREADY WHEELS www.trbeadlocks.com TRAILREADY HD SERIES BEADLOCK WHEELS TrailReady’s new and improved HD series wheels are available in Beadlock or simulated Beadlock versions. This race-winning flow-formed alloy wheel comes in a 15, 17, and 20-inch sizes with a variety of bolt patterns and offsets. Standard finish is satin polish, with satin black or graphite optional. Beadlock rings are available in a choice of styles and colors. TrailReady’s wheels are backed by a one-year replacement warranty for racers against any racing hazard. Prices start at $429.00. TRAILREADY FORGED BEADLOCK WHEEL TrailReady’s Forged Beadlock Wheel is offered in 17x8.5 size with multiple lug pattern choices. Available as a true beadlock or simulated beadlock design. Standard finish is satin polish, with satin black or graphite optional. Beadlock rings are available in a variety of styles and colors. MSRP starts at $889.00. WALKER EVANS WHEELS www.walkerevansracing.com 17X9 FORGED BEADLOCK RACING WHEEL Walker Evans Racing’s 17x9 Forged Beadlock Racing Wheel is forged aluminum and available with multiple lug patterns and backspacing choices. Standard finish is machined raw aluminum, with polished, machined black, matte black, or gloss black as standard options. Additional custom colors and finishes for wheels and rings are available as upgrades. Also available as a street wheel. MSRP starts at $750.00. INNOV8 RACING www.innov8racing.com Pre-Runner/Race BEADLOCK WHEELS Innov8’s G600, G500, and G400 Beadlock Wheels are constructed of high strength, lightweight forged aluminum in a 17x9 size. Available in a variety of 5, 6, and 8 lug configurations and in multiple backspace/offset options to fit most trucks. Wheels are 100% made in the U.S.A., and have an array of anodized finish colors and ring and cap options. Innov8 offers a wheel refinish program to keep your wheels looking great for life. Beadlock wheels are for off-road use only. MSRP $824.00 to $884.00. Pre-Runner SIMULATED BEADLOCK WHEELS Innov8’s forged aluminum 17x8.5 Simulated Beadlock Wheels offer the look of their racing beadlocks while being street legal and lower maintenance. Offered in 5, 6, and 8 lug versions with multiple backspace/offset options for fitment to most trucks. Available in a wide variety of finish colors and ring and cap options. MSRP $824.00 to $884.00. NON-BEADLOCK WHEELS Innov8’s forged aluminum 17x8.5 Non-Beadlock Wheels offer strength and light weight with a smooth lip design. Available in 5, 6, and 8 lug versions with a variety of backspace/offset options, and with a wide choice of finish colors. MSRP $699.00 to $759.00.

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