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ROCK ’N’ ROLL

PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD

- BY JERRY TSAI

Your ride deserves a new look for the New Year. The easiest way to accomplish that while simultaneo­usly bumping up its performanc­e is by way of high-quality aftermarke­t wheels. The right wheel can not only update the look of your truck, SUV, or Jeep, but also increase its off-road worthiness. With so many wheels on the market, where do you start your search? Why, right here, of course. Let’s take a look at the latest offerings and put our vehicle’s best foot forward.

 ??  ?? Warn/Moonsault
Warn Epic Wheels are a perfect fit for the Wrangler JK, JL, or Gladiator JT. Available in a 17x8.5 size with a 5x5 (5x127) bolt pattern and 0 o set, these hubcentric,
high-quality, cast-aluminum wheels come with a choice of black or gunmetal powdercoat­ed finishes for a top-notch look and excellent corrosion resistance. The
wheels are TPMS-compatible and work with factory lug nuts.
warn.com
Dirty Life Race Wheels/Canyon
The light-and-nimble Canyon from Dirty Life Race Wheels o ers a split six-spoke design that features a stepped lip for a clean look. Canyon is available in matte black,
satin gold, and satin graphite finishes in 17x9 sizing with 5- and 6-lug fitments.
dirtylifew­heels.com
Fuel Off-Road/Runner
The Fuel O -Road Runner features a deep lip, swept, split-8 spoke design. Its available black and red version’s coated spokes are milled for enhanced looks. Fuel O -Road logos are milled into the lip of the wheel. Available finishes include chrome, Candy Red milled, and gloss black milled. The Runner comes in 20x10, 22x12, 24x14,
and 26x14 sizes for 5-, 6-, and 8-lug applicatio­ns.
fuelo road.com
Warn/Moonsault Warn Epic Wheels are a perfect fit for the Wrangler JK, JL, or Gladiator JT. Available in a 17x8.5 size with a 5x5 (5x127) bolt pattern and 0 o set, these hubcentric, high-quality, cast-aluminum wheels come with a choice of black or gunmetal powdercoat­ed finishes for a top-notch look and excellent corrosion resistance. The wheels are TPMS-compatible and work with factory lug nuts. warn.com Dirty Life Race Wheels/Canyon The light-and-nimble Canyon from Dirty Life Race Wheels o ers a split six-spoke design that features a stepped lip for a clean look. Canyon is available in matte black, satin gold, and satin graphite finishes in 17x9 sizing with 5- and 6-lug fitments. dirtylifew­heels.com Fuel Off-Road/Runner The Fuel O -Road Runner features a deep lip, swept, split-8 spoke design. Its available black and red version’s coated spokes are milled for enhanced looks. Fuel O -Road logos are milled into the lip of the wheel. Available finishes include chrome, Candy Red milled, and gloss black milled. The Runner comes in 20x10, 22x12, 24x14, and 26x14 sizes for 5-, 6-, and 8-lug applicatio­ns. fuelo road.com
 ??  ?? Mamba Wheels/M19
Those looking for a subdued OEM look will want to take notice of Mamba Wheels’ M19. This wheel features a rugged and precise six “D”-shaped window design with drill holes along the rim edge. The M19 is available in 5-, 6-, and 8-lug options and
comes in 15x8, 16x8, 17x9, 18x9, and 20x9 sizes.
mambawheel­s.com
KMC/KM101 Tempo
The KM101 Tempo is a six-spoke–style wheel that is accented with removable gold zinc star head bolts around its rim and is available in satin black finish with an optional gray tint. Part of KMC Wheels’ new O road Tech Series, the KM101 wheel features an all-new
interchang­eable center cap, detail ring, and design-integrated lug cover plate.
kmcwheels.com
Black Rhino Wheels/Sentinel
The Black Rhino Sentinel is an aggressive­ly designed o -road wheel for 5- and 6-lug
trucks. Sentinel combines both linear and rounded design elements into a fullface o -road wheel that is strengthen­ed by its concave profile and reinforced by a beadlock-style outer lip. Available sizes are 17x8.5 and 20x9.5 for many 5- and 6-lug
applicatio­ns.
blackrhino­wheels.com
American Force Wheels/F20 Atom SS
American Force Wheels’ F20 Atom SS is available in six finishes, including polish black, flat black, polish, brushed clear, lolly-pop blue, and lolly-pop red. F20 Atom SS is an eight-spoke, one-piece forged wheel that is available in for 8x6.5-lug
applicatio­ns.
americanfo­rcewheels.com
Mamba Wheels/M19 Those looking for a subdued OEM look will want to take notice of Mamba Wheels’ M19. This wheel features a rugged and precise six “D”-shaped window design with drill holes along the rim edge. The M19 is available in 5-, 6-, and 8-lug options and comes in 15x8, 16x8, 17x9, 18x9, and 20x9 sizes. mambawheel­s.com KMC/KM101 Tempo The KM101 Tempo is a six-spoke–style wheel that is accented with removable gold zinc star head bolts around its rim and is available in satin black finish with an optional gray tint. Part of KMC Wheels’ new O road Tech Series, the KM101 wheel features an all-new interchang­eable center cap, detail ring, and design-integrated lug cover plate. kmcwheels.com Black Rhino Wheels/Sentinel The Black Rhino Sentinel is an aggressive­ly designed o -road wheel for 5- and 6-lug trucks. Sentinel combines both linear and rounded design elements into a fullface o -road wheel that is strengthen­ed by its concave profile and reinforced by a beadlock-style outer lip. Available sizes are 17x8.5 and 20x9.5 for many 5- and 6-lug applicatio­ns. blackrhino­wheels.com American Force Wheels/F20 Atom SS American Force Wheels’ F20 Atom SS is available in six finishes, including polish black, flat black, polish, brushed clear, lolly-pop blue, and lolly-pop red. F20 Atom SS is an eight-spoke, one-piece forged wheel that is available in for 8x6.5-lug applicatio­ns. americanfo­rcewheels.com

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