Up next Wild Take on a Toyota 4Runner Off-Road Build Published on August 06, 2025 Author Tread Staff Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 Best Wheels & Tires for 2025: TREAD’s Ultimate Buyer’s Guide The Best Wheels and Tires for Your Ride It’s time once again for TREAD’s annual wheel and tire buyers guide! This year’s rims and rubber feature the latest technology—and some will make your head turn! Take a look at our top picks for 2025 and beyond! THRET 602 MAZE The THRET 602 MAZE is a low-pressure cast beadlock wheel built for off-roaders who demand real performance without the extra weight. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Low-pressure cast and precision-machined for a raw, aggressive look, the 602 MAZE mirrors the appearance of THRET’s forged wheels while delivering true beadlock strength. Featuring a forged beadlock ring and tipping the scales at just 33.8 lbs., it stands as the lightest cast beadlock wheel on the market. Designed for serious trail abuse, desert runs, and rock crawling, the 602 MAZE is ready to push the limits—without slowing you down. www.thretoffroad.com Method 703 Bead Grip Method Race Wheels’ 703 Bead Grip wheel features: Method’s patented Bead Grip Technology A solid A356 aluminum construction with T6 heat treatment Ultra-strong 1,850-3,640-lb load ratings An industry-best warranty to tackle any terrain. Bead Grip Technology secures the tire bead for unmatched security and low-pressure traction while staying street legal. Available in matte black, gloss titanium, Method bronze, and machined finishes. www.methodracewheels.com Method 708 Bead Grip Method Race Wheels’ 708 Bead Grip wheel features: Method’s patented Bead Grip Technology A solid A356 aluminum construction with T6 heat treatment Ultra-strong 1,850–3,640-lb load ratings Classic Six-Spoke Design Replaceable Lip Bolts Rally-Inspired Multi-Spoke Design An industry-best warranty to tackle any terrain. Bead Grip Technology secures the tire bead for unmatched security and low-pressure traction while staying street legal. Available in gloss black and gloss titanium. www.methodracewheels.com Icon ANZA Anza takes its name from Southern California’s picturesque Anza-Borrego Desert, featuring a concave profile and deep stepped lip. Anza is ready to take on the trails while turning heads on the streets. www.iconvehicledynamics.com Method 701 Bead Grip Method Race Wheels’ 701 Bead Grip wheel features: Method’s patented Bead Grip Technology A solid A356 aluminum construction with T6 heat treatment Ultra-strong 1,850-3,640-lb load ratings Reinforced Inner Lip Classic 8 Window Design Snap-in Center Cap Push-Through Center Cap Valve Stem Protection An industry-best warranty to tackle any terrain. Bead Grip Technology secures the tire bead for unmatched security and low-pressure traction while staying street legal. Available in matte black, Bahia blue, Method bronze, and machined. www.methodracewheels.com Icon HULSE Make a bold statement with motorsport-inspired styling. Hulse features an aggressive concave with twelve deep spokes, a thick lip, and oversized ring bolts that will set your rig apart from the rest. www.iconvehicledynamics.com Icon NUEVO Teeming with off-road pedigree, the Nuevo’s modern take on a classic off-road look means all business. The timeless 8 spokes and deep step lip lend the Nuevo a purposeful look, on or off the trail. www.iconvehicledynamics.com Icon RECON PRO Recon Pro features ICON’s patented, DOT-compliant InnerLock bead retention technology along with replaceable HALO Wheel Armor for the ultimate in off-road performance and style. www.iconvehicledynamics.com Lock Off-Road Combat The Lock Off-Road Combat model incorporates a bold mesh-block pattern, utilizing intricate channeling for striking spoke details and reinforced structure. Drawing inspiration from modern military design, the Lock Combat seamlessly integrates with a timeless outer lip featuring vented chambering technology while enduring off-road-specific design elements. Offered in matte black, matte gunmetal, matte bronze, and matte frozen blue, the TACT-coated finishes ensure a blend of visual appeal and durability, capable of withstanding extreme elements. www.lockoffroadwheels.com Atturo Trail Blade ATS Tire The Atturo Trail Blade ATS is the all-terrain solution built for drivers who demand performance on and off the road. With aggressive sidewall styling and deep tread blocks, it delivers confident traction in dirt, gravel, snow, and rain without sacrificing comfort on the highway. Designed for daily drivers, overlanders, and weekend warriors alike, the ATS is built to handle whatever your journey throws at you. Available in 16- to 24-inch sizes and backed by a 50,000-mile warranty and a 3PMS rating, it’s as reliable as it is rugged. www.atturo.com Nitto Ridge Grappler Hybrid Terrain Tire Featuring a revolutionary dynamic hybrid tread pattern, the Ridge Grappler provides a quiet and comfortable ride, while deep aggressive sidewall lugs and tread pattern provide capable off-road performance. www.nittotire.com Nitto Terra Grappler G3 All-Terrain Tire The Terra Grappler G3 delivers significantly improved wet and 3PMS-rated snow traction with a new compound and tread design. It includes a 70k-mile warranty for hard metric sizes and 55k miles for LT/flotation sizes. www.nittotire.com Nitto Trail Grappler Mud Terrain Tire The Trail Grappler provides an aggressive mud-terrain tire performance developed from off-roading competitions. A balanced void ratio for mud evacuation and biting edges on the leading edge tread and side lug blocks make it ideal for performance-first applications. www.nittotire.com Nitto Nomad Grappler Crossover Terrain The Nomad Grappler is a versatile crossover-terrain tire for CUVs and is 3PMS-rated for additional all-weather capability. The well-balanced tread compound with good wet and snow performance means more assurance in the winter. www.nittotire.com Nitto Recon Grappler All-Terrain The Recon Grappler combines versatility and distinctive design into an all-terrain tire. The arrangement of wide and narrow grooves in the tread pattern reduces road noise while also improving traction. www.nittotire.com Nitto Mud Grappler Mud-Terrain Tire The Mud Grappler extreme mud terrain tires provide traction over various off-road terrain, whether it’s dirt, rocks, or mud. Massive side lugs, 3-ply sidewall construction, and a large lug design add more protection when facing challenging off-road obstacles. www.nittotire.com
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