Know what the very first thing nearly every eight-lug truck buyer does? If you guessed changing out the wheels and tires from the boring, anemic stockers, you'd be right. So feast your eyes on this little gem of a buyer's guide. We have everything in here from big, off-road mud tires to simple replacements to low-cost highway tires built for the long haul and everything else under the sun. As if that isn't enough, we also have the appearance side covered. Yep, you guessed it. We've got cast wheels, forged wheels, billet wheels, and maybe even a few others from materials not quite ready for market yet. We have a gigantic mix of wheels and tires designed to fit every single eight-lug-equipped truck in the marketplace. So sit back, relax, and let us take you on a magical ride into wheel and tire shopping. Just don't send us the bill when your new selections show up at your doorstep.
Hankook
Going off-roading isn't fun if you're unable to get back on the road. With a dual purpose in mind, Hankook offers the Dynapro ATM all-terrain tire designed for light trucks, vans, and SUVs. It is designed for drivers who actually may get a little dirty. A wraparound tread pattern gives the Dynapro ATMs a rugged look and guards against cuts, bruises, impacts, and breaks and affords outstanding traction-especially in muddy or snowy conditions. Available in a wide variety of sizes.
Hankook Tires
www.hankooktireusa.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide hankook Dynapro Atm
LoneStar Wheels
LoneStar wheels may be new to the truck market, but by no means new to the wheel market. Having sold more than 100,000 wheels, the company knows how to design quality products and maintain an affordable price for a variety of eight-lug wheel applications. Built utilizing the latest in German casting and painting technologies, the wheels are available in a 20x9-inch size in 0 and +18mm offsets.
LoneStar Wheels
888/449-4335
www.lswheels.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide lonestar Wheels
General Tire
General Tire unleashed the fury in off-road competitive performance with the debut of its Grabber competition tires. These new street-version Grabber tires are a result of the same proven technology with the added performance capabilities of on-road handling and traction. A tough, three-ply, Duragen-reinforced body construction stands up to the rigors of off-road conditions.
General Tire
800/847- 3349
www.generaltire.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide general Grabber
MKW Wheels
MKW Wheels is proud to add to its already extensive line of wheels with the latest models for off-roading. The M82 wheel comes in two distinct finishes-bright, triple-chrome-plated or gloss black-in sizes ranging from 17, 18, 20, and 24 inches and is designed to fit a wide variety of light- and heavy-duty trucks and SUVs. All the wheels are available in offsets ranging from -24 mm to +10 mm and would be a welcome addition to any vehicle.
MKW Alloy Inc.
866/MKWWHEEL
www.mkwalloy.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide mkw M82
RBP Wheels
Fresh to the market but certainly not new to the game is Rolling Big Power's (RBP Wheels) all-new, all-black R96 wheel, which is the latest hit in a long string of automotive aftermarket products that includes matching grilles, running boards, and a variety of other products. The company's R96 wheels are currently available in 20x9-, 22x9.5-, and 24x10.5-inch sizes designed to fit most 3/4- and 1-ton eight-lug wheel applications. These wheels are also available in 6-lug applications for all you envious 1/2-ton truck owners seeking the look of your large brother trucks.
Rolling Big Power
951/272-9090
www.rollingbigpower.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide rbp R96
Ultra Wheels
How does a wheel company make a good wheel even better? Offer it in a wide variety of sizes, such as Ultra Wheel has done. The company's extensive wheel line, including the Badlands wheel pictured here, is currently available in the following sizes: 15x8-, 15x10-, 16x8-, 17x9-, and 18x9-inch. It comes in a triple-chrome-plated finish and will fit most of today's eight-lug wheel applications.
Ultra Wheel
800/321-4456
www.ultrawheel.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide ultra Badlands
Mamba Off-Road Alloys
Take a look at Mamba Off-road Alloys if you're the discerning truck owner who wants a uniquely different wheel than what's currently offered on the market. The company's brand is focused on the details to ensure your ride stands out from the crowd. All Mamba wheels come with pressed-in bolts and steer clear of boring plastic caps and cheap hardware. Each Mamba Off-road Alloy wheel is forged using 6061 aluminum and uses real studs, two-piece, die-cut aluminum caps, and stainless steel hardware.
Mamba Off-Road Alloys
800/735-2822
www.mambawheels.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide mamba Wheel
MKW Wheels
How does one go about finding wheels? There's always the Internet, of course-or you can contact the company directly. MKW Wheels will honor both requests. The company's huge line of wheels is evident the minute one checks MKW's extensive website. Pictured here is its latest offering, the M81, which comes in sizes ranging from 17 to 22 inches in both a gloss black and chrome-plated finish with -24mm to +10mm offsets.
MKW Alloy Inc.
866/MKWWHEEL
www.mkwalloy.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide mkw M81
Nitto Tire
The Terra Grappler All-Terrain tire is designed to give exceptional traction on both pavement and off-road-in all weather conditions. The computer-designed tread features coupling blocks for better handling and high-density sipes for excellent traction on snow and slush, plus slant grooves for outstanding wet traction and braking.
Nitto Tire
888/529-8200
www.nittotire.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide nitto Terra Grappler
Toyo Tires
Want a mud- and snow-rated mud-terrain radial tire designed to do all the things its manufacturer claims it can do? Then look no further than Toyo Tires' Open Country M/T light-truck mud-terrain tire. Featuring hook-shaped tread blocks, scalloped shoulder blocks, and high-performance cap-ply construction, it is designed to be excellent in off-road conditions while still providing superior handling on-road. Its unique CASPAN (Computer-Aided Simulator for Pattern Noise) technology results in a supremely quiet tire for the street that is not afraid to get dirty in the mud. With more than 35 sizes offered in 15-, 16-, 17-, 18-, 20-, 22-, and 24-inch wheel diameters and width ranges from 235 to 315 mm and 31- to 40-inch heights, this could be the last tire you ever buy.
Toyo Tire U.S.A.
800/678-3250
www.toyotires.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide toyo Open Country Mt
Ultra Wheels
Another wheel in the extensive line known as Ultra Wheel, is the company's Drifter model (shown here in a triple-chrome-plated finish). However, it is also available in a gloss black with diamond-cut clearcoat finish and comes in 15x8-, 15x10-, 16x8-, 17x8-, 18x8-, and 20x9-inch sizes to provide the right finishing touch to just about any truck project.
Ultra Wheel
800/321-4456
www.ultrawheel.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide ultra Drifter
Fuel Off-Road
The name of this brand-new wheel available from Fuel Off-Road Wheels says it all. Called the Hostage wheel, this bright, shiny, gloss-black wheel is designed to hold hostage the appearance of any big, lifted, eight-lug truck on the market. It comes in 24x11-, 22x14-, and 20x12-inch sizes. So, as you can imagine, it's going to take a large lift to stuff that size wheel with a corresponding tire under your 3/4- or 1-ton truck. Each Hostage wheel also comes with just enough exterior bright work to really add to its edginess.
MHT Luxury Alloys
800/493-7891
www.mhtwheels.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide fuel Hostage
Ultra Wheels
Aimed at the heart of the U.S. Military-or more importantly the U.S. Marine Corps-Ultra Wheel is proud to announce its all-new Baron wheels with the optional "Semper Fi" cap. Featuring a unique, gloss-black finish with diamond-cut windows for deeper visual support, the wheel comes clearcoated for long-lasting, durable looks. And if the buyer of this wheel is a proud Marine, then all the better to be the envy of your division. Currently, the Baron wheel is available in 17x9-, 18x9-, 20x9-, and 22x9.5-inch sizes, all designed to fit both six- and eight-lug truck and SUV applications.
Ultra Wheel
800/321-4456
www.ultrawheel.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide ultra Baron
Rock Monster Wheels
Hutchinson Industries-a leading manufacturer of enhanced mobility devices for wheeled vehicles within the defense, security, and commercial markets-is proud to announce its latest offering: the Rock Monster Wheel. It's available to fit 8x6.5-inch and 8x170mm sizes and fits most five- and six-lug applications. Its two-piece design and characteristic heavy-duty assembly create a uniquely tough, battlefield-worthy wheel that allows off-roaders to operate in a very low tire pressure range where the tire contact patch area can spread out two to three times its normal width. When equipped with its run-flat mobility inserts, it offers security and extensive protection from failure.
Hutchinson Industries
609/394-1010
www.rockmonsterwheels.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide hutchinson Rock Monster
Nitto Tire
Prioritized for outstanding mileage, durability, and traction, the Dura Grappler Highway Terrain is perfect for HD trucks. The Dura Grappler uses Dura-Belt 3 steel tread belts for extra-high mileage and uniformity.
Nitto Tire
888/529-8200
www.nittotire.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide nitto Dura Grappler
V-Rock Off-Road Wheels
Are you ready to elevate your off-road game to the next level? Take advantage of the V-Rock Off-Road Wheels featuring a variety of configurations. The company's VR1-Overdrive wheel comes matte black with a machined face and lip. The VR2-Diesel comes matte black with a machined-finish face. The VR3-Recon comes in a solid matte black finish, and the VR4-Axial comes gloss black with a machined-finish face. All the wheels are available in sizes ranging from 17 to 20 inches. The wheels are designed to provide rugged durability suitable for tough on- and off-road conditions. All of the company's wheels are backed by a lifetime structural warranty and 1-year limited-finish warranty.
Trade Union
909/628-7500
www.tradeunion.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide vrock Vr1
Dick Cepek
Featuring a unique, hybrid tread pattern, the Dick Cepek Radial F-C II tire has been specifically designed for exceptional response on any terrain-including mud-and has substantial tread depth for longer wear. Advanced radial construction and superior uniformity allow for higher mileage and a smooth, comfortable ride on the street. Its self-cleaning tread lugs with stone kickers and extra-wide footprint provide superior traction and even wear off-road. Siped tread lugs and sidebiters offer sidewall protection and better traction on the ice.
Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels
330/928-9092
www.dickcepek.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide dick Cepek Radial Fc Ii
Mickey Thompson
Mickey Thompson's new SideBiter wheel is a heavy-duty performer with an easy-to-clean gloss-black finish. It is manufactured using a special low-pressure casting process that virtually eliminates air bubbles and imperfections. The result is a wheel that is extremely strong and has a higher load-carrying capacity than other wheels. It is available in 15-, 16-, and 17-inch diameters for a wide variety of vehicles from Jeeps to pickups to 4x4s and comes with a limited lifetime guarantee against structural defects.
Mickey Thompson Performance
800/700-0394 (ext. 8000)
www.mickeythompsontires.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide mickey Thompson Sidebiter Wheel
Black Rhino Wheels
Leading the way with an ever-expanding line of wheels is Black Rhino Wheels. The Rockwell wheel is a thick, open-styled, multi-spoke piece designed with heavy-duty bolt accents around the lip. The Rockwell is an aggressive wheel designed to enhance the look of your stock or lifted truck and is available in 17x9-, 18x9-, and 20x9-inch sizes with offsets ranging from +12mm to -12mm. It comes in a variety of fitments and is designed to carry heavy loads, and all the wheels are hub-centric or are supplied with centering rings to ensure a smooth, vibration-free ride.
Black Rhino Wheels
888/789-9064
www.blackrhinowheels.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide black Rhino Rockwell
Mickey Thompson
The Baja ATZ Radial by Mickey Thompson is an all-terrain radial with a tough, four-rib tread design for better traction, and a bold, stylish appearance. Advanced radial construction delivers a smooth, comfortable ride and higher mileage. Increased load ratings and extra-deep tread make it a tough, dependable tire for towing. The extra-wide footprint provides for even wear and better traction, while tread lug sipes provide stability and grip on smooth, hard surfaces and in icy conditions. The ATZ Radial is available in a great selection of traditional and specialty light-truck sizes.
Mickey Thompson Performance
800/700-0394 (ext. 8000)
www.mickeythompsontires.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide mickey Thompson Baja Atz Tire
MB Wheels
The Chaos 8 is the latest truck offering in the MB Wheels line. The eight-spoke design of the Chaos 8 includes some specialized machining on the lip to provide a unique design for your vehicle. This wheel is available in 16- and 17-inch sizes in both silver and matte-black machined. It is designed to fit a wide variety of light trucks and SUVs.
Discount Tire Direct
866/321-0404
www.discounttiredirect.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide mb Chaos 8
Level 8 Strike 8
Looking for a modern, contemporary wheel that will not break the bank? Check out the Level 8 Strike 8 wheel. It is just one of the latest in wheel designs currently available from Discount Tire Direct. Designed to fit a wide variety of trucks and SUVs, the split-spoke design is available in 16-, 17-, and 20-inch sizes in matte black, matte silver, machined silver matte, and solid matte-black finishes.
Discount Tire Direct
866/321-0404
www.discounttiredirect.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide level 8 Strike 8
General Tire
Born from competition, the Grabber AT2 tire has been developed by the most skilled engineers and tested by the best off-road racers. Available in 14- to 20-inch sizes with aspect ratios ranging from 45 to 85, the Grabber AT2 features a five-row lug pattern with strategically placed sipes that result in many biting edges, which excel when taken off-road. This tire's structural integrity is exceptional, because the Grabber AT2 is made in segmented molds, rather than two-piece molds, to ensure superior uniformity.
General Tire
800/847- 3349
www.generaltire.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide general Grabber At2
McGard
What's the one area most commonly overlooked when switching to more contemporary wheels from the stock units? Yes, lug nuts are the topic of concern here. Not to fret, though. McGard Tough Nuts has those new wheels covered. Tough Nuts are available in bright chrome or black and are guaranteed for life not to rust, chip, or peel. Each installation kit contains all the necessary nuts and wheel locks you need to beautify and protect your wheels from theft. Installation kits are available for a wide variety of vehicles.
McGard LLC
888/888-9192
www.mcgard.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide mcgard Wheel Locks
MB Stryker
Here is a truly rugged new wheel for your light truck or SUV now available exclusively from Discount Tire Direct. The MB Stryker's eight-spoke design combines unique machining, gloss black accents, and faux bolts guaranteed to turn heads wherever it goes. It is a one-piece aluminum wheel available in sizes from 16 to 20 inches.
Discount Tire Direct
866/321-0404
www.discounttiredirect.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide mb Stryker
Nitto Tires
Specifically designed for off-road traction with monstrous 15mm side-lugs, the Mud Grappler Extreme Terrain radial tire also has excellent sidewall puncture resistance. The high void ratio helps clear mud and dirt while the anti-slip side groove gives better lateral traction.
Nitto Tire
888/529-8200
www.nittotire.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide nitto Mud Grappler Extreme Terrain
Atturo
The Atturo Az800 is an ultra-high-performance tire designed for SUV and sport truck applications. Its directional tread pattern and aggressive sidewall style demonstrate its performance engineering beneath the surface. The tread pattern is designed for outstanding wet performance and handling and prevents uneven wear. Its unique and complex tread sipes are designed for ultimate comfort at all speeds. It is available in a wide variety of sizes to fit light trucks and SUVs.
Atturo Tire Corp
847/348-3455
www.atturo.com
| wheel Tire Buyers Guide atturo Az800
