SCORE Journal - The Official Publication of SCORE Off-Road Racing
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2026 WHEEL GUIDE From Baja To Your Rig, The Best The Industry Has To Offer By Mike Vieira Although the right set of wheels can turn your stock truck or UTV into a off-road looking beast, there’s more to a great set of wheels than appearances. SCORE Baja racers and fans want wheels that not only look great, but are developed from testing them in the most brutal off-road races in the world. Modern off-road wheels have undergone years of development and we contacted several manufactures to showcase what is available in their latest racing, dual-purpose, and UTV models wheels available. METHOD RACE WHEELS www.methodracewheels.com RACE 103 BEADLOCK Method’s 103 Beadlock Wheel is constructed from solid A356 aluminum with a proprietary heat treatment, and uses a forged 6061 V.4 beadlock ring with grade 8 zinc-plated hardware. It features a reinforced inner lip for added strength, durability, and redundant threaded beadlock holes. It also offers increased clearance for larger brake calipers, and up to a 4,000-pound load rating. Available in 15x8 and 17x9 sizes for 5, 6, and 8-lug applications. Finish is raw machined. MSRP starting at $518.40 each. METHOD RACE WHEELS www.methodracewheels.com 203 FORGED BEAD GRIP Method’s 203 Forged Bead Grip Wheel uses its a patented Bead Grip Technology to provide increased holding power at low tire pressures, and is constructed with forged 6061 aluminum with T6 heat treatment. It also features a reinforced inner lip for improved strength and durability. Available in 17x8.5 and 18x9 sizes for 6 or 8-lug applications with load ratings up to 5,000 lbs. Finish is polished clearcoat. MSRP starts at $584.10 each. 204 FORGED BEAD GRIP Method’s 204 Forged Bead Grip Wheel uses patented Bead Grip Technology to hold the tire firmly in place at reduced off-roading pressures. It’s constructed with forged 6061 aluminum and a T6 heat treatment. Available in 17x8.5 and 18x9 sizes for 6 or 8-lug applications, with load ratings of 3,660 to 5,000 lbs. Finish is polished clearcoat. MSRP starts at $584.10 each. Trucks: 710-HD BEAD GRIP Method’s 710-HD Bead Grip Wheel features heavy-duty strength, along with Bead Grip Technology to hold tires firmly at lower off-roading air pressures. It’s constructed with A356 aluminum and T6 heat treatment, and a reinforced inner lip. The machined finish wheels are available in 17x8.5, 18x9, and 20x9 sizes, for 6 or 8-lug applications, with load ratings of 3,310 to 4,500 lbs. MSRP starts at $419.00 each. METHOD RACE WHEELS www.methodracewheels.com 709-HD BEAD GRIP Method’s 709-HD Bead Grip Wheel features Bead Grip Technology to hold tires firmly at lower off-roading pressures. It’s constructed with A356 aluminum and T6 heat treatment, with a reinforced inner lip. Wheels come in a machined finish, and optional bolt-on forged impact rings in raw or color finishes. Available in 17x8.5, 18x9, and 20x9 sizes, for 5, 6, or 8-lug applications, with load ratings of 3,310 to 4,500 lbs. MSRP starts at $395.10 each. 703 BEAD GRIP Method’s 703 Bead Grip Wheel is constructed of solid A356 aluminum with T6 heat treatment, and offers hub-centric fitment. The patented Bead Grip Technology engages the tire bead for increased grip at low pressures, and an aggressive safety hump to further prevent de-beading. Available in 16, 17, 18, and 20-inch sizes for 5, 6, or 8-lug applications, depending on the finish. Choices include method bronze, matte black. gloss titanium, or machined. MSRP starts at $199.00 each. UTVs: 416 UTV BEADLOCK Method’s 416 UTV Beadlock Wheel is designed to meet the needs of high-performance UTVs, and features a patented Bead Grip Technology, as well as a traditional beadlock ring. Constructed with A356 aluminum and T6 heat treatment, along with a forged 6061 lock ring, the wheel has a reinforced inner lip for even more strength, and carries an 1,800-lb. load rating. Available in 5 or 6-bolt 15x7 size, with gloss black or machined finish. MSRP starts at 381.65 each. METHOD RACE WHEELS www.methodracewheels.com 414 UTV BEAD GRIP Method’s 414 UTV Bead Grip Wheel is constructed with A356 aluminum and T6 heat treatment, features patented Bead Grip Technology, and a reinforced inner lip design. It’s available in 5-bolt 15x7 or 15x10 size, in matte black or gloss graphite finish. MSRP starts at $221.85 each. 412 UTV FORGED BEAD GRIP Method’s 412 UTV Forged Bead Grip Wheel is constructed for light weight and is a forged 6061 wheel with T6 heat treatment. It features a patented Bead Grip Technology, and a reinforced inner lip. Available in 15x6 for 5 or 6 lugs, with machined finish. MSRP starts at $489.60 each. RACELINE WHEELS www.racelinewheels.com Race A15MA OMEGA UTV BEADLOCK Raceline’s A15MA Omega UTV Beadlock Wheel is engineered to be one of the strongest wheels on the market, and is constructed with heavy-duty A356 aluminum with a forged 6061 beadlock ring. It’s available in 15x6, 15x6.5, 15x7, 15x8, and 15x10, to fit most 4, 5, and 6-lug UTVs. Finishes are gloss black with gloss black ring, or machined with gloss black ring. MSRP starts at $335.00 each. RACELINE WHEELS www.racelinewheels.com RT291M RYNO BUGGY BEADLOCK Raceline’s RT291M Ryno Buggy Beadlock Wheel is designed for strength and is constructed with heavy-duty A356 aluminum with a forged 6061 beadlock ring. It’s available in 15x4.5, 15x5.5, 15x7, 17x6.5, and 17x8 sizes. Ring spacers are available to accommodate thicker-beaded tires. MSRP starts at $299.00 each. RT951B RYNO BEADLOCK Raceline’s RT951B Beadlock Wheel is cast for strength with heavy-duty A356 aluminum and has a forged 6061 beadlock ring. Available in 17x9 for 5, 6, and 8-lug applications, and with custom bolt and hub bores. Ring spacers available to accommodate thicker-beaded tires. Finishes are satin black with black ring, textured bronze with black ring, or machined with machined ring. MSRP starts at $569.00 each. Trucks: 961MC BOLT Raceline’s 961MC Bolt Wheel is constructed of heavy-duty A356 aluminum, and features a simulated beadlock lip ring with e-coated stainless hardware. Available in 17x9 size for 5, 6, and 8-lug applications. Finish choices are satin black or machined. MSRP starts at $359.00 each. RACELINE WHEELS www.racelinewheels.com 962B MAVERICK Raceline’s 962B Maverick Wheel is constructed of heavy-duty A356 aluminum, and is available in 17, 18, and 20-inch diameters for most 5, 6, and 8-lug applications. Finish choices are satin black or machined.MSRP starts at $289.00 each. 963MA OMEGA Raceline’s 963MA Omega Wheel is constructed of heavy-duty A356 aluminum, and features a reinforced simulated beadlock ring detail. Available in 17x8.5, 18x9, and 20x9 sizes for most 5, 6, and 8-lug applications. Finish choices are machined with satin black ring, or all satin black. MSRP starts at $299.00 each. UTVs: A13GB OMEGA Raceline’s A13GB Omega UTV Wheel is constructed for strength of heavy-duty A356 aluminum, and is available in 15x7 and 15x10 sizes-inch, to fit most 4-lug applications. Finish choices are satin black or gloss black. MSRP starts at $239.00 each. RACELINE WHEELS www.racelinewheels.com A14BG ALPHA BEADLOCK Raceline’s A14BG Alpha Beadlock UTV Wheel is constructed for maximum strength with heavy-duty A356 aluminum with a forged 6061 beadlock ring using grade 8 zinc hardware. It’s available in 15x6.5, 15x7, 15x10, and 17x7 sizes. Finish choices are satin black with gunmetal ring, gunmetal with gloss red ring, or hyper silver with black ring. MSRP starts at $339.00 each. A93SG PODIUM BEADLOCK Raceline’s A93SG Podium Beadlock UTV Wheel is constructed of 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 4-lug applications. Finish choices are satin black or stealth grey, both with snap-in black cap. MSRP starts at $269.00 each. VISION WHEELS www.visionwheel.com TRUCKS: NEMESIS FORGED BEADLOCK Vision’s new Nemesis Forged Beadlock Wheel was developed for the extremes of off-road racing, and is currently the lightest beadlock wheel on the market. It’s available with 5, 6, or 8-lug patterns, in 17x9, 18x9, and 20x9 sizes, and carries a 3,650-lb. load rating. Finish is polished with polished ring. MSRP is $548.60 to $629.78 each. VISION WHEELS www.visionwheel.com MANX FORGED BEADLOCK Vision’s Manx Forged Beadlock Wheel is designed with tough off-road conditions in mind, and is available with 5, 6, or 8-lug patterns in 17x9.5 size with 3,650-lb. load rating. Finish is machined with machined ring. MSRP is $857.90 each. FLOW CAST Vision’s Flow Cast Wheel is available in variety of 16, 17, and 20-inch sizes, in 8, 8.5, and 9-inch widths, and 5, 6, or 8-lug patterns. Finish choices are matte bronze, satin grey, and satin black. MSRP is $182.85 to $309.35 each. UTVs: FLOW BEADLOCK Vision’s Flow Beadlock UTV Wheel is available in 15x6 and 15x7 sizes with 4 and 5-lug patterns to fit most popular UTVs. Finish choices are as-cast machined face and ring, or satin black. MSRP is $293.25 to $294.40 each. FLOW NON-BEADLOCK Vision’s Flow Non-Beadlock UTV Wheel uses patented Tire Lock Technology to keep the tire firmly on the wheel, and weighs just 14 pounds. Available in 15x6, 15x7, and 15x10 sizes with 4 and 5-lug patterns. Finish choices are as machined or satin black. MSRP $155.25 to $175.95 each. VISION WHEELS www.visionwheel.com STORM FORGED Vision’s Storm UTV Wheel is available in Beadlock or Non-Beadlock with Tire Lock Technology in 15x6 and 15x7 sizes with 4 or 5-lug patterns. Finish choices are gloss black with milled accents or polished aluminum. MSRP starts at $577.30 each for non-beadlock and $750.95 each for beadlock. ICON ALLOYS WHEELS www.iconvehicledynamics.com Trucks: SENTINEL Icon Alloys’ brand new Sentinel Wheel is engineered for demanding off-road use with lightweight, high-strength, forged alloy construction. Designed to optimize vehicle dynamics and tire clearance, it reduces unsprung weight and rotating mass, while providing a 2,750-lb. load rating. Includes a CNC-machined billet center cap. Available in 18x9 size in a variety of bolt patterns. MSRP starting at 839.00 each. NUEVO Icon Alloys’ Nuevo Wheel features a deep step lip design and classic 8-spoke style. The strong and lightweight aluminum alloy Nuevo carries a 2,750-pound load rating. It’s available in 17x8.5 size with 5 or 6-bolt patterns and various offset choices. Finish choices are silver machined or satin black. MSRP starts at $267.62 each. ICON ALLOYS WHEELS www.iconvehicledynamics.com HAMMER PRO Icon Alloys’ Hammer Pro Wheel is engineered with a patented InnerLock technology to retain the tire bead in aired-down situations, without the use of an external locking ring. Removable, replaceable, and customizable aluminum HALO Wheel Armor segments provide protection against trail damage. The Hammer Pro carries a 3,650-lb. load rating, and is designed to maximize brake and suspension clearance. Available in 17x8.5 size, with 5 or 6-bolt patterns and various offset choices. Finish choices are satin black, charcoal with black ring, or silver machined with black ring. MSRP starts at $385.95 each. TITAN-7 WHEELS www.titan-7.com TRUCKS: T-AK2 Titan-7’s T-AK2 Wheel is fully forged, and features anti-slip bead seat knurling and triangulated inner spoke machining to reduce weight while maintaining the strength for off-road use. Designed to maximize brake clearance, and available in 17x8.5-inch size for various applications. Finish choices are satin titanium, machine black, and techna bronze. MSRP starts at $2,000 per set of four. TITAN-7 WHEELS www.titan-7.com T-AK0 Titan-7’s T-AK0 Wheel is fully forged, and features anti-slip bead seat knurling and triangulated inner spoke machining to reduce weight while maintaining the strength for off-road use. Designed to maximize brake clearance, and available in 17x8.5 and 18x8.5-inch sizes for various applications. Finish choices are brushed clear, machine black, and advanced dark gunmetal. MSRP starts at $2,000 per set of four. T-D7X Titan-7’s brand new T-D7X Wheel is a fully forged alloy, developed in collaboration with Green Army Racing, designed specifically for the toughest off-road racing conditions. It features a new bead lock system, anti-slip bead seat knurling, and triangulated inner spoke machining for reduced weight and added strength. Available in brushed clear and medalist gold finishes. Sizes and prices TBA. SYSTEM 3 OFF ROAD www.system3offroad.com UTVs: SB6 BEADLOCK System 3’s SB6 Beadlock UTV Wheel is a lightweight, aggressively styled wheel with a 10mm billet locking ring and Grade 8 hardware. The 1200-lb.-capacity SB6 features extra heavy-duty construction, and includes a factory-installed bolt-in center cap and valve stem. Available in 15x7 size with multiple offsets and bolt patterns. Finish choices are matte black, gunmetal grey with black ring, or machined. MSRP starts at $315.48 each. SYSTEM 3 OFF ROAD www.system3offroad.com SB8 BEADLOCK System 3’s SB8 Beadlock UTV Wheel is specifically engineered for 5 and 6-lug UTV wheel applications that require high positive offset and higher load ratings. Wheels have a 1,500-lb. load rating, and use a 10mm billet locking ring with 20 grade-8 bolts. Factory-installed bolt-in center cap and valve stem are included. Available in 15x7 and 15x10 sizes with multiple bolt patterns and offsets. Finish choices are black or brushed grey with black locking ring. MSRP starts at $306.90 each. SB9 BEADLOCK System 3’s SB9 Beadlock UTV Wheel is designed to provide a wider wheel with a deeper offset, and is available in a 15x9 size for 4 and 5-lug applications. Wheels have a 1,500-lb. load rating, and use a 10mm billet locking ring with 20 grade-8 bolts. Factory-installed valve stem and bolt-in center cap are included. Available finishes are matte black with gloss black locking ring or floss black with matte grey locking ring. MSRP starts at $320.74 each. TRAILREADY WHEELS www.trbeadlocks.com TRUCKS: TRAILREADY HD SERIES BEADLOCK TrailReady’s HD Series Wheels are available in 15x9, 17x8.5 and 20x9.5 sizes in real or simulated beadlock design, and offered with a variety of bolt patterns and offsets. The flow-formed cast aluminum wheels feature three available styles of 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 for wheel faces and rings, as are powder coating or polished surfaces. MSRP starts at $493.35 each. TRAILREADY WHEELS www.trbeadlocks.com TR FORGED BEADLOCK TrailReady’s TR Forged Beadlock Wheel is available in 17x8.5 size, and is available with a standard slim ring, rock ring, or a new World Series Ring, all in 3/8-inch thick 6061-T6 billet aluminum. Available in anodized, powder coat, or polished finishes, in a variety of colors. MSRP starts at $1,022.35 each. UTVs: 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 to fit most popular UTVs. Finished in machined aluminum, with satin black, graphite, or bronze optional. Beadlock rings available with multiple color choices, with bolt hardware available in gold or black. Prices start at $401.35 each.