August 2023

TREAD Magazine - A Guide to Automotive Adventure and Outdoor

1970 VW Bug Becomes an Extreme Off-Road Rock Crawler

The 1970 VW Bug that Broke the Internet When you think of a Volkswagen Bug, you probably picture a small, cute, simple car with a rear four-cylinder engine that you can take out on the weekends. Well, if you thought that, then you have everything wrong when it comes to ROKBUGY. This machine is just an example of what the people over at Rockstar Performance Garage are up to in collaboration with the many companies and sponsors that have helped bring this crazy rig to life. Meet Nic Ashby, a Southern California local who is the brains behind this build …

Chad Dougla S
July 27, 2026

Everything You Need to Know About the 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8

A guy at a truck stops outside Amarillo once told me his TRX gets worse gas mileage than his old diesel truck. He said he’d […] Continue Reading

Tread Staff
July 24, 2026

Rare 1972 Suzuki LJ10 Jimny Rebuilt With Honda K24 Power

The Story Behind Jake Winterton’s 1972 Suzuki LJ10 Jimny When it comes to unique builds, few can top what Jake Winterton has done with his […] Continue Reading

Devan Ence
July 24, 2026

Fab Fours Overland Rack Adds Storage to Project American Gladiator

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Storage Solutions for Gladiator Owners Tread magazine’s American Gladiator has come a long way, and […] Continue Reading

Chris Hamilton
July 23, 2026

Features

Maltec's 70 Series Land Cruiser Is the Ultimate Overland Camper

70 Series Maltexplorer Maltec, in Germany, created this truly exceptional overland vehicle build. It is based on a ‘88 Toyota 70 Series Land Cruiser single […]

Bryon Dorr
July 22, 2026

Features

1999 Mitsubishi Montero Overland Build for Adventure Photography

Snapping Photos in a ‘99 Mitsubishi Montero Commercial automotive photographers, Linhbergh Nguyen and Karissa Hosek, sought a way to disconnect from the hustle and bustle […]

John Pangilinan
July 21, 2026

Off-Roading vs. Overlanding: Which Adventure Is Right for You?

What’s the Difference Between Off-Roading and Overlanding? For some, it’s a Saturday morning rock crawl with buddies. For others, it’s a two-week journey across the […]

Sky Coleman
July 20, 2026

Department

Exploring Nevada's Black Rock Desert and High Rock Canyon Loop

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Exploring a Nevada Desert Loop For 4×4 enthusiasts chasing true remoteness, this two-day loop out […]

BRANDON HOFFNER
July 17, 2026

Inside Josh's Supercharged LS3 Allied Fab Bomber

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Purpose-Built To Get It Done It’s never a dull moment when it comes to building […]

Chad Dougla S
July 14, 2026

Features

2016 Toyota Tundra Overland Build: The Ultimate Truck Camper Adventure Rig

Toyota Tundra Camper Adventures Thomas Henwood purchased this ‘16 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 4X4 new in June 2016. It serves as his daily driver, […]