best wheels and tires 2025​

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

THRET 602 MAZE Wheel

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The THRET 602 MAZE is a low-pressure cast beadlock wheel built for off-roaders who demand real performance without the extra weight.

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.

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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 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 708 Bead Grip Wheel

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

Icon ANZA Wheel

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.

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Method 701 Bead Grip

Method 701 Bead Grip Wheel

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

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.

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Icon NUEVO

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.

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Icon RECON PRO

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.

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Lock Off-Road Combat

Lock Off-Road Combat Wheel

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

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

Nitto Ridge Grappler Hybrid Terrain

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.

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Nitto Terra Grappler G3 All-Terrain Tire

Nitto Terra Grappler G3 All-Terrain

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.

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Nitto Trail Grappler Mud Terrain Tire

Nitto Trail Grappler Mud Terrain

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.

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Nitto Nomad Grappler Crossover Terrain

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

Nitto Recon Grappler All-Terrain Tire

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

Nitto Mud Grappler Mud-Terrain

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.

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