SCORE Journal - The Official Publication of SCORE Off-Road Racing
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SCORE Journal Off-Road Wheel Guide Style And Strength For Off-Road Enthusiasts And Racers By Mike Vieira Just because you’re serious about improving your vehicle’s off-road capabilities, doesn’t mean your vehicle has to look unflattering. Wheels and tires add a distinctive appearance that shows your vehicle can handle tough terrain. With an abundance of new wheel styles, however, your vehicle can also look great, and with the latest technologies, a great-looking wheel can also be built tough-enough to handle the abuse. We contacted several off-road wheel manufactures to showcase what is available in their latest racing, dual-purpose, and UTV models. RACELINE WHEELS www.racelinewheels.com RT951 FORGED RYNO BEADLOCK The RT951F Forged Ryno Beadlock is designed and engineered to be one of the strongest wheels available. Raceline is the official wheel of the SCORE International Off-Road Racing Series. Wheel and rim are forged 6061-T6 aluminum and use Grade 8 zinc hardware. Available with a machined finish in 17x9 size with multiple offsets and lug patterns to fit most vehicles. MSRP starts at $849.00 each. Wheel is for off-road use only. RACELINE WHEELS www.racelinewheels.com 956BS COMPASS The Raceline 956BS Compass is constructed of heavy-duty A356 aluminum and features an off-road-inspired vented simulated outer bead ring. Choice of satin black or satin black with silver ring finish, both with a blackout, bolt-on center cap. Available in 17-inch and 18-inch diameters to fit a variety of vehicles. MSRP starts at $299.00 each. 957GB HALO The 957GB Halo is a rally-inspired, directional multi-spoke design with an internal rib for added style and strength. It’s constructed of heavy-duty A356 aluminum and is available in satin black, satin black with a silver ring, or gunmetal with a black ring. Available in 17-inch and 18-inch diameters to fit a variety of vehicles. MSRP starts at $309.00 each. A93SG PODIUM BEADLOCK The A93SG Podium Beadlock UTV Wheel is constructed in heavy-duty A356 aluminum with a forged 6061 beadlock ring using Grade 8 zinc hardware. Ring spacers are available for thicker beaded tires. Available in 14x7 and 15x6 sizes to fit most UTVs. Finish choices are satin black or stealth grey, both with snap-in black cap. MSRP starts at $265.00 each. RACELINE WHEELS www.racelinewheels.com A71MB MAMBA BEADLOCK The A71MB Mamba Beadlock UTV Wheel is a machined and black racing wheel in sizes 14x6 and 15x6 with a high positive offset to keep the UTV as narrow as possible. Constructed in heavy-duty A356 aluminum with a forged 6061 beadlock ring using Grade 8 zinc hardware. Finish is satin black with machined spoke ridges, with a satin black snap-in center cap. MSRP starting at $265.00 each. A91 RYNO BEADLOCK The A91 Ryno Beadlock UTV Wheel is available in sizes 14x7, 15x7, and 15x10 with applications to fit most current model ATV/UTV vehicles. Constructed in heavy-duty A356 aluminum with a forged 6061 beadlock ring using Grade 8 zinc hardware. Available In gunmetal, machined, or satin black finish, all with a snap-in satin black center cap with embossed chrome logo. MSRP starts at $265.00 each. VISION WHEELS www.visionwheel.com 405 KORUPT Vision’s 405 Korupt Wheel is a simulated beadlock design available in 16x8 through 20x10 sizes in 5, 6, or 8-lug patterns. Finish choices are satin black, gloss black with milled spokes, gloss red with gloss black lip, or satin bronze. MSRP starts at $331.00 each. VISION WHEELS www.visionwheel.com 403 TACTICAL Vision’s 403 Tactical Wheel is a simulated beadlock design with a vented, solid center portion. It’s available in 17x10, 18x9.5, 20x9.5, and 20x12 sizes, in 5, 6, or 8-lug patterns. Finish choices are satin black or gunmetal. MSRP starts at $249.63 each. 350 OJOS Vision’s 350 Ojos Wheel is a simulated beadlock design available in 17x9, 18x9, and 20x9 sizes in 5, 6, or 8-lug patterns. Finish choices are satin black, bronze with black lip, or satin gray with satin black lip, all with a black center cap. MSRP starts at $257.15. 351BL FLOW UTV BEADLOCK Vision’s 351BL Flow UTV Beadlock Wheel is available in 15x6 and 15x7 sizes with applications for most popular UTVs. Finish choices are as-cast machined face and ring, satin black, or machined. MSRP starts at $299.00 each. VISION WHEELS www.visionwheel.com GV8BL INVADER BEADLOCK Vision’s GV8BL Invader Beadlock Wheel comes in a 15x6 size with a choice of 4-lug bolt patterns. Available in as-cast machined face and ring or satin black finishes. MSRP is $274.00 each. 356 MANX 2 BEADLOCK Vision’s 356 Manx 2 Beadlock UTV Wheel is a flow-formed beadlock available in 14x7 and 15x7 sizes with applications for most popular UTVs. Finish choices are machined or satin black. MSRP starts at $274.00 each. DIRTY LIFE WHEELS www.dirtylifewheels.com 9314 CANYON RACE BEADLOCK Dirty Life’s Canyon Race Beadlock Wheel is constructed of cast aluminum with a forged aluminum locking ring and grade 8 bolts. Available in 17x9 size with machined or matte black finish. Check local dealer for pricing. 9313 ENIGMA RACE BEADLOCK Dirty Life’s Enigma Race Beadlock Wheel is constructed of cast aluminum with a forged aluminum locking ring and grade 8 bolts. Features include High-strength Lip Technology, easy pop-out center logo for access to manual hubs, and double helix anti-slip bead ring. Available in 17x9 size with machined, matte black, or crimson candy red finishes. Check local dealer for pricing. DIRTY LIFE WHEELS www.dirtylifewheels.com 9312 MESA RACE BEADLOCK Dirty Life’s Mesa Race Beadlock Wheel is constructed of cast aluminum with a forged aluminum locking ring and grade 8 bolts. Available in 17x9 size with machined or matte black finish. Check local dealer for pricing. 9310S CANYON UTV Dirty Life’s Canyon UTV Wheel is constructed of cast aluminum, and is available in 14x7 and 15x7 sizes. Finish choices are machined or matte black. Check local dealer for pricing. 9309R CANYON UTV RACE BEADLOCK Dirty Life’s Canyon UTV Race Beadlock Wheel is constructed of cast aluminum with a forged 6061 aluminum locking ring and grade 8 bolts. Designed with increased rim wall thickness for structural integrity in the most demanding conditions. Available in 15x7 size, with machined or matte black finish choices. Check local dealer for pricing. KMC www.wheelpros.com KM237 RIOT BEADLOCK The KMC KM237 Riot Beadlock Wheel features a forged 6061-T6 locking ring and removable center cap logo. Available in 17x9 size with 5 or 6 lugs, and choices of candy red with satin black ring, machined, machined face with satin black windows and ring, or satin black with machined ring finishes. MSRP is $479.00 each. KMC www.wheelpros.com KM444 MESA FORGED BEADLOCK The KMC KM444 Mesa Forged Beadlock Wheel is constructed of 6061-T6 aluminum, and features a knurled wheel and ring for improved grip, and Grade 8 gold zinc bolts. Available in 17x9 size with a variety of bolt patterns and backspaces for different applications. Wheel and beadlock ring are raw machine finished. MSRP is $755.00 each. KM234 GRENADE DESERT BEADLOCK The KMC KM234 Grenade Desert Beadlock Wheel is cast aluminum with a pocketed locking ring for additional weight savings. Available in 17x8.5 size with a variety of bolt patterns, with a choice of machined or satin black with machined ring finish. MSRP is $485.00 each. KS435 GRENADE FORGED UTV BEADLOCK The KMC KS435 Grenade Forged Beadlock Wheel is constructed of forged 6061-T6 aluminum, and features a knurled bead seat and ring. In size 15x6 with raw machined finish. MSRP is $643.00 each. KS235 GRENADE UTV BEADLOCK The KMC KS235 Grenade UTV Beadlock Wheel features cast aluminum construction, and is available in 14x7, 14x10, 15x6, 15x7, and 15x10 sizes to fit most popular UTVs. Finish options are satin black, satin bronze, or machined. MSRP starts at $315.00 each. KMC www.wheelpros.com KS137 TORO S The KMC KS137 Toro S UTV Wheel is a deep lip, split five-spoke design featuring a machined bead hump and knurled bead seat to prevent tire slippage and de-beading. Available in 15x7 and 15x10 sizes, with a choice of satin black, matte bronze, or machined finishes. MSRP starts at $201.00 each. CARLSTAR (formerly STI) www.blackrockwheels.com www.itptires.com BLACK ROCK SERIES 955B DETOUR Black Rock’s Series 955B Detour has one-piece cast aluminum construction, and is available in 17x9 and 20x9 sizes with 5-lug patterns and differing offsets. Finished in matte black. MSRP starts at $303.00 each. BLACK ROCK SERIES 965B INVASION Black Rock’s Series 965B Invasion has one-piece cast aluminum construction, and is available in 17x9 and 20x9 sizes with 5 and 6-lug patterns, and with differing offsets and center bores. Finished in matte black. MSRP starts at $299.00 each. BLACK ROCK SERIES 997 TYPE 8 Black Rock’s Series 997 Type 8 has two-piece steel construction, and is available in a variety of 15, 16, and 17-inch sizes, with 5, 6, and 8-lug patterns. Finished in matter black. MSRP starts at $125.00 each. CARLSTAR (formerly STI) www.blackrockwheels.com www.itptires.com ITP INERTIA BEADLOCK ITP’s Inertia Beadlock UTV Wheel is designed with a Rock Armor inner lip for maximum strength in demanding conditions, and uses offsets intended to provide the best fitments and performance. Wheels carry a 1200-pound load rating, and lifetime limited warranty against bending or breaking. Available in 14 and 15-inch sizes, and with matte black and machined finish or bronze finish. MSRP starts at $252.00. ITP MOMENTUM ITP’s Momentum UTV Wheel offers sturdy construction for maximum performance, and uses a Rock Armor inner wheel lip for improved structural integrity. Available in 14 through 20-inch sizes, with offsets designed to provide the best fitment and performance. Finished in gloss black with milled accents. MSRP starts at $189.00. INNOV8 RACING www.innov8racing.com G600, G500, and G400 BEADLOCK Innov8’s G600, G500, and G400 Beadlock Wheels are constructed of high strength, lightweight forged aluminum in 17-inch and 18-inch sizes. 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 starts at 894.00 each. INNOV8 RACING www.innov8racing.com G600, G500, and G400 SIMULATED BEADLOCK Innov8’s forged aluminum G600, G500, and G400 Simulated Beadlock Wheels offer the look of their racing beadlocks while being street legal and lower maintenance. Offered in 17-inch through 20-inch diameters 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 starts at $944.00 each. G600, G500, and G400 SMOOTH LIP Innov8’s forged aluminum G600, G500, and G400 Smooth Lip Wheels offer strength and light weight with a smooth lip design. Available in 17-inch through 20-inch diameters in 5, 6, and 8 lug versions with a variety of backspace/offset options, and with a wide choice of finish colors. MSRP starts at $759.00 each. G500 BEADLOCK UTV Innov8’s forged aluminum G500 Beadlock UTV Wheel is available in raw machined and anodized finishes in a variety of colors, and with a variety of locking ring and hardware finish choices. The 15x6 wheels have a 1600-pound load rating with 32-inch tall tires. MSRP starts at $813.00 each. ULTRA MOTORSPORTS www.ultrawheel.com 125 WARMONGER 5 The Ultra Motorsports’ 125 Warmonger 5 is constructed of A356 cast aluminum, and is available in 17x9 size with a 5-lug pattern. Available finishes are bright bronze with gloss black lip, gloss anthracite with gloss black lip, or all gloss black. All wheels are clear coated. Check with local dealers for pricing. ULTRA MOTORSPORTS www.ultrawheel.com 126 WARMONGER 6 The Ultra Motorsports’ 126 Warmonger 6 is constructed of A356 cast aluminum, and is available in 20x9 and 20x10 sizes with a 6-lug pattern. Available finishes are bright bronze with gloss black lip, gloss anthracite with gloss black lip, or all gloss black. All wheels are clear coated. Check local dealers for pricing. 124 COMMANDER The Ultra Motorsports’ 124 Commander is constructed of A356 cast aluminum, and is available in 17x9, 18x9, 20x9, and 20x10 sizes, with 5, 6, or 8-lug patterns. Available finishes are gloss black with milled accents, gloss black with diamond-cut accents, or all gloss black. All wheels are clear coated. Check local dealers for pricing. WALKER EVANS WHEELS www.walkerevansracing.com 17x8.5 LEGEND II BEADLOCK Walker Evans Racing’s Legend II Beadlock Satin Black with Accents Racing Wheel is constructed of high pressure cast aluminum for strength and durability, and is available in multiple lug patterns and backspacing choices. Available upgrades include powder coated or anodized locking rings. MSRP starts at $475.00 each. WALKER EVANS WHEELS www.walkerevansracing.com 17x8.5 BEADLOCK RACING Walker Evans Racing’s 17x8.5 Beadlock Racing Wheel is constructed of high pressure cast aluminum for strength and durability, and is available with multiple lug patterns and backspacing choices. Standard finish is satin silver face with plain inside, with machined black, matte black, or gloss black as upgrade options, as are powder coated or anodized locking rings. Additional custom colors are optionally available. MSRP starts at $475.00 each. 17X9 FORGED BEADLOCK RACING 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. MSRP starts at $800.00 each. 15x6 LEGEND II CAST ALUMINUM BEADLOCK UTV Walker Evans Racing’s Legend II Machined UTV Wheel is styled to resemble Walker Evans’ truck racing wheels and is constructed of high-pressure cast aluminum for strength in any situation. Available in 15x6 size with multiple lug pattern and backspacing choices. Finish is Satin Black or Gun Metal Grey, with satin black locking ring and zinc gold hardware. MSRP is $285.00 each. WALKER EVANS WHEELS www.walkerevansracing.com 15x5.5 LEGEND FORGED ALUMINUM BEADLOCK UTV Walker Evans Racing’s Legend UTV Forged Aluminum Beadlock Wheel in 15x5.5 is designed to provide the race-proven quality of their 17-inch truck wheels for the UTV market. Standard finish is raw machined aluminum, with options for additional colors and polishing, as well as custom coloring for wheel and lock ring. Available with 4x156 or 4x136.5 lug pattern and 4.75 or 5.5” backspace. MSRP starts at $600.00 each. 14x7 LEGEND II MACHINED UTV BEADLOCK WHEEL Walker Evans Racing’s new 14x7 Legend II Machined UTV Beadlock Wheel is constructed of high pressure cast aluminum for strength and durability, and designed to resemble the Legend II truck wheel. The machined finish wheel includes a satin black locking ring with zinc gold hardware. MSRP is $245.00, on sale now for $205.00 each. TRAILREADY WHEELS www.trbeadlocks.com TRAILREADY HD SERIES BEADLOCK TrailReady’s HD Series Wheels are available in 17x8.5 and 20x9.5 sizes with a variety of bolt patterns and offsets. The flow-formed cast aluminum wheels feature 3/8-inch thick 6061-T6 billet locking rings and counter-bored, gold zinc plated or black grade 8 bolts. Standard finish is aluminum, with a variety of other colors optional, as are powder coating or polished surfaces. Beadlock rings are available in a choice of styles and colors. MSRP starts at $573.85 each. TRAILREADY WHEELS www.trbeadlocks.com TRAILREADY UTV BEADLOCK The TrailReady UTV Beadlock Wheel is constructed of flow-formed cast aluminum, and is available in 15x6 size with a variety of bolt patterns. Finished in machined aluminum, with satin black, graphite, or bronze optional. Beadlock rings available with multiple color choices, and bolt hardware in gold or black. Prices start at $401.35 each. MICKEY THOMPSON WHEELS www.mickeythompsontires.com CLASSIC SERIES III The Mickey Thompson Classic III Wheel features an 8-hole design with a highly polished finish, 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 $195.59. Also available as Classic III Black Wheel in a satin black finish and protective clear coat. MSRP starts at $238.76. SIDEBITER II WHEELS The Sidebiter II styling is based on the “tread on the sidewall” design of the Mickey Thompson Sidebiter tire, and features seven-spoke pattern with a black satin finish. Available in a complete range of sizes from 15x8 through 22x12. MSRP starts at $214.79. PRO COMP WHEELS www.4wheelparts.com 34 SERIES ROCKWELL Pro Comp’s 34 Series Rockwell Wheels are available in Satin Black, Graphite, or Matte Bronze finishes, and feature low-pressure cast aluminum construction for light weight and durability. Available in various sizes 17x8.5 through 20x9, depending on the finish. MSRP starts at $174.99 each. 05 SERIES TORQ Pro Comp’s 05 Series Torq Wheels are available in finish choices of Matte Black and Machined, Graphite, or Matte Bronze, and feature low-pressure cast aluminum construction for light weight and durability. Available in 17x8 and 17x9 sizes, depending on the finish. MSRP starts at $199.99. 40 SERIES VERTIGO Pro Comp’s 40 Series Vertigo Wheels are available in finish choices of Satin Black with Milled Details, Matte Graphite, or Matte Bronze, and feature low-pressure cast aluminum construction for light weight and durability. Available in 17x9, 18x9, and 20x9 sizes, depending on the finish. MSRP starts at $224.99 each. Mobelwagen www.modelwagen.com 430G Interceptor Designed as a stock replacement aluminum wheel for the steel original VW wheel the 430G Interceptor has a classic VW design and is legal for Class 11 SCORE racers. The wheel is much stronger than the OE wheels and is made from lightweight A356 cast aluminum and weights under 15 lbs. Accepts OEM hubcaps and features a stronger tire bead and eliminates the need for inner tubes. Available in Satin Gunmetal, 15x4.5 (4x130mm bolt pattern). MSRP N/A.