Revamp Your Ride! The Ultimate 2024 Guide to Wheels and Tires

F Series Buyers Guide Staff . October 18, 2024 . F Series Builders Guide

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The Best Rollers and Rubber for Your Ride

It’s time once again for F-Series Builder’s Guide magazine’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 2024 and beyond!

Wheels

Detroit Steel/ D-Town Smoothie

Detroit Steel Wheel Co. D-Town Smoothie wheels are the perfect choice to add that finishing touch to your ride. Built with steel, these wheels are both strong and stunning. The D-Town Smoothie is available in sizes 18×8 through 22×9. Check website for bolt patterns and pricing.

Detroit Steel/ Mack

Detroit Steel Wheel Co. MACK wheels are the perfect choice to add that finishing touch to your ride. Built with Steel, these wheels are both strong and stunning. The Mack is available in 18×8 through 22×9. Check website for bolt patterns and pricing.

Detroit Steel/ Ambassador

Detroit Steel Wheel Co. Ambassador/Artillery wheels are the perfect choice to add that finishing touch to your ride. Built with steel, these wheels are both strong and stunning. The Ambassador is available in sizes 18×8 through 22×9. Check website for bolt patterns and pricing.

Method/ 605

The 605 NV Wheel boasts an iconic 12-window design with debossed Method logos. The lip undercut simulates true beadlock wheels and has replaceable lip bolts with optional colors available. With a 20×12-inch wheel option, the 605 offers the company’s largest offset available.

Method 312

The 312 Standard Wheel features a tough six-windowed point design with debossed Method logos. The lip undercut simulates a true beadlock wheel and has replaceable lip bolts with optional colors available. It boasts a strong 2,650-3,640-pound load rating.

Mickey Thompson/ Classic III

The Mickey Thompson Classic III wheel features the classic eight-hole design in a highly polished finish that includes matching polished hand holes. The embossed M/T logo is an assurance of quality, strength and dependability. The Classic III is available in sizes 15×8 through 17×9.

Mickey Thompson/ Classic III Black

The Mickey Thompson Classic III Black wheel features the classic eight-hole design in a satin black finish with a protective clearcoat. The embossed M/T logo is an assurance of quality, strength, and dependability. The Classic III is available in sizes 15×8 through 17×9.

Raceline/ Avenger 2.0

The new Avenger 2.0 is a refresh of the classic and legendary Avenger Beadlock. Clean off-road inspired spoke design with a push-through cap with contrasting embossed Raceline logo. Simulated beadlock lip with color matched stainless steel bolts. Constructed out of heavy duty A356 aluminum. Available in 17- to 20-inch diameters for most 5-, 6-, and 8-lug trucks. Passes or exceeds all DOT standard load ratings and hub centric fitments available for select vehicles.

Raceline/ Rogue

Clean off-road inspired spoke design and color matched caps with embossed Raceline logo for a seamless look. Constructed out of heavy duty A356 aluminum. Available in 16- to 20-inch diameters for most 5-, 6-, and 8-lug trucks. Passes or exceeds all DOT standard load ratings and has hub centric fitments available for select vehicles. Includes a lifetime structural warranty (limitations may apply).

US Mags/ Indy

US Mags Indy wheels is the perfect modern variation of the traditional slot mags. Available in 15×5 through 17×10 in a High Luster Polish. Check site for bolt patterns and pricing.

RESOURCES: WHEELS

Detroit Steel
detroitsteelwheel.com

Method
www.mdthodracewheels.com

Mickey Thompson
www.mickeythompsontires.com

Raceline
www.racelinewheels.com

US Mags
www.us-mags.com

TIRES

Falken/ Wildpeak A/T4W

From backcountry trails to the open road, the all-new Wildpeak A/T4W is built to help you tackle any terrain. Featuring staggered shoulder blocks, and proprietary three-ply DURASPEC sidewall technology on select sizes, the A/T4W provides all-terrain confidence and rugged durability. Updated heat diffuser technology, tread rigidity, and the addition of heavy duty sizes ensure the A/T4W delivers improved towing capability compared to its predecessor. The severe-snow-rated A/T4W was engineered to perform in harsh winter conditions, with full-depth sipes providing traction for the life of the tire. Offering up to a 65,000-mile limited tread life warranty (60,000-mile for LT sizes) and Road Hazard Protection, Falken’s best just got better. Command any road and every adventure with the Wildpeak A/T4W.

Falken/ Wildpeak R/T

Developed for lifted trucks, SUVs, and high-powered diesel pickups, the Falken WILDPEAK R/T sets a new standard for the rugged terrain tire category. Featuring the ultimate hybrid terrain tread pattern, the WILDPEAK R/T provides the tenacious off-road traction of an M/T while retaining the tread life and stability expected from an A/T. Built to deliver an ideal combination of traction, durability, and longevity, the Wildpeak R/T is the tire of choice for those who spend as much time on the road as they do on the rocks. As such, the WILDPEAK R/T carries a 50,000-mile limited tread life warranty, because a tire built to conquer any terrain shouldn’t let you down on the open road. Whether you’re towing, hauling, working, or crawling, modern heavy-duty pickups need tires designed to work hard. Get the job done with the WILDPEAK R/T.

Mickey Thompson/ Baja Boss M/T

The Baja Boss M/T is Mickey Thompson’s definitive premium mud terrain featuring a cutting-edge asymmetrical tread pattern optimized for reduced noise, off-road traction, and on-road handling; extreme Sidebiters for off-road traction and protection; Powerply XD three-ply construction for sidewall puncture resistance and handling; and silica-reinforced compound for on-road tread wear, wet performance, and durability. Winner of the 2023 King of the Hammers Every Man challenge, the Baja Boss M/T is competition-proven to provide the ultimate off-road experience with premium on-road handling.

Mickey Thompson/Baja Boss A/T

The Baja Boss A/T delivers premium on-road handling, performance, and tread wear while also dominating in the mud and snow thanks to its pioneering asymmetric tread design, silica-reinforced compound, extreme Sidebiters, and revolutionary PowerPly XD three-ply, construction. Featuring a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty and 3PMS designation, it’s Mickey Thompson’s most innovative hybrid A/T to date – aggressive looks, low noise, long-lasting tread, and smooth ride.

Nitto/ Trail Grappler

The Trail Grappler M/T provides an aggressive mud tread design with on-road quiet ride performance. The thrree-ply sidewall and thick rubber construction increase puncture resistance. Leading edge tread and side lug blocks provide additional biting edges that command lateral stability and enhance forward traction. Each Grappler has two sidewall designs so you can choose how your tires look. On the Trail Grappler one side has stylized lettering with V-shaped sidewall lugs and the other has traditional lettering with flat buttresses. A common complaint with mud terrain tires is their noise level. Nitto’s engineers set out to design an aggressive—and yet quiet—off-road tire. Using 3D computer simulation, Nitto’s engineers were able to systematically adjust the size, shape and position of the tread blocks. As a result, Nitto produced an off-road tire that is 34% quieter at street speeds and 36% quieter at highway speeds.

Nitto/ Ridge Grappler

The Ridge Grappler provides the best of both worlds from its mud-terrain and all-terrain product offerings. 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. Advanced sound equipment was used to create a pattern that provides a quiet and smooth highway ride. Shoulder grooves are arranged in alternating widths and lengths to clear mud and maintain traction. Lateral Z grooves are set in a zig-zag pattern to provide biting edges for traction. Like all Grapplers, the Ridge Grappler features two bold sidewall designs. One side features a more traditional pattern while the other side features a new, aggressive block design. Stone ejectors protect the bottom of groove from stone drilling.

Nitto/ Recon Grappler

The Recon Grappler A/T combines versatility and distinctive design into an all-terrain tire that stands out from the crowd. With its tall, prominent sidewall lugs and aggressive tread design proving capable off-road performance and a comfortable highway ride, the Recon Grappler is made to keep you out front. The Recon Grappler’s staggered shoulder lugs provides enhanced off-road traction and the bold sidewall lugs give it eye-catching aesthetics. Recon Grappler features engineered versatility and durability. Not only do you get a quiet comfortable ride and capable performance, but you get the backing of Nitto’s limited treadwear warranty which covers 55,000 miles for LT-metric and flotation sizes, and 65,000 miles for hard metric sizes. The arrangement of wide and narrow grooves in the tread pattern reduce road noise, while also improving traction. The Recon Grappler comes equipped with two unique sidewall designs, just like every Grappler, so that you can choose the design that best fits your vehicle. The center and shoulder grooves are set in a zig-zag pattern to provide biting edges for enhanced traction.

Toyo/Open Country A/T III

The Open Country A/T III all-terrain tire delivers gripping off-road traction with responsive and predictable on-road handling. With a strong focus on wet performance, durability, and tread wear life, and using Toyo’s proprietary T-mode tire development and modeling technologies, Toyo introduces advanced tread design, construction, and compounding. The Open Country A/T III provides a quiet ride with exceptional stability, instilling driving confidence no matter the terrain. Built tough, it offers peace of mind to safely get there and back home, regardless of terrain or weather. With a tread wear warranty of up to 65,000 miles, outdoor adventurers can rely on the Open Country A/T III for the long haul.

Toyo/Open Country M/T

The Open Country M/T is legendary for durability, off-road performance, long tread life, and an aggressive tread pattern. It’s designed to help trucks work hard on pavement and then work just as hard when roads are muddy, snowy, and rocky—or when there are no roads at all.

Toyo/ Open Country R/T and R/T Trail

Off-road performance meets on-road comfort with the Open Country R/T and R/T Trail. Built rugged for any terrain, these powerful 4×4 tires offers excellent off-road traction, durable construction, and aggressive styling. Their ability to tackle dirt, sand, and rocks is inspired by the legendary Open Country M/T, while its quieter ride is a nod to Toyo’s best-selling Open Country A/Ts.

Toyo/ Proxes ST III

The Proxes ST III is the perfect balance of dynamic looks and sport-oriented performance for trucks and SUVs. With a wider tread and a silica-based tread compound, the Proxes ST III stops up to 6 feet shorter in wet conditions while delivering superb handling, excellent all-season performance, consistent wear, and a smooth, quiet ride backed by a 40,000-mile warranty.