Educate me on wheels...

2020Raptor · May 28, 2020

I have searched extensively for 17s with near-stock offset.
There is almost nothing.
Nick was helpful and has a couple of options.
But I want something that looks a bit swanky.
I may end up biting the bullet for something forged,
if I can even find that.

Raptor911 · May 28, 2020

Method MR 310 is available with a 35mm offset >> https://www.methodracewheels.com/co...oducts/310-matte-black?variant=29498916601917

2020Raptor said:
I have searched extensively for 17s with near-stock offset.
There is almost nothing.
Nick was helpful and has a couple of options.
But I want something that looks a bit swanky.
I may end up biting the bullet for something forged,
if I can even find that.

Nick@Apollo-Optics · May 28, 2020

2020Raptor said:
I have searched extensively for 17s with near-stock offset.
There is almost nothing.
Nick was helpful and has a couple of options.
But I want something that looks a bit swanky.
I may end up biting the bullet for something forged,
if I can even find that.

If you do decide to go for custom, let us know. We have some options for you.

Raptor911 said:
Method MR 310 is available with a 35mm offset >> https://www.methodracewheels.com/co...oducts/310-matte-black?variant=29498916601917

Good call. I'd forgotten about those. The Con 6 is also available in bronze with a +35 offset.

There's also the MR313 which is a 17x8.5 +25 offset. Same fitment as ALPHAequipt. Available in black and silver.

Eubster · May 28, 2020

Venerous said:
VenomRex. Lightweight, flow forged, Raptor specific. Talk to @Nick@Apollo-Optics, sale going on right now last I looked on 20"s but, they have 17"s if you're wanting to stay with the stock tires. I have the VenomRex 602 20" in Carbon Graphite on mine.

Just to clarify the 17" VenomRex's are still on national backorder. I ordered mine in February and am still waiting, so I'd recommend going another option unless you're really patient. I'm currently waffling between waiting it out (I really love those wheels) or choosing another option.

Nick@Apollo-Optics · May 28, 2020

Eubster said:
Just to clarify the 17" VenomRex's are still on national backorder. I ordered mine in February and am still waiting, so I'd recommend going another option unless you're really patient. I'm currently waffling between waiting it out (I really love those wheels) or choosing another option.

Unfortunately, this is still the truth. It's been a frustrating process with VR on the 17s.

Venerous · May 28, 2020

Eubster said:
Just to clarify the 17" VenomRex's are still on national backorder. I ordered mine in February and am still waiting, so I'd recommend going another option unless you're really patient. I'm currently waffling between waiting it out (I really love those wheels) or choosing another option.

Speaking of being patient; I also put in an inquiry this morning to SCS (Stealth Custom Series) to see if they may expand their line to include the Raptor. I'll update when/if I hear anything back.

Droid · May 28, 2020

So amazed by the lack of actual compatible wheel options for the Raptor, I can't bear the idea of ******** up the performance.

Probably leaning toward 313 myself, or may go 310 and add minimalist round-head black "beadlock" bolts. I wish the 310 was available without the fake-beadlock bolts, and wonder if it'd look good if I red-loctite-ed some black set screws to make them almost completely invisible).

Method Trail Series (701/702/704) series all look great and are only $184/per...but all 0mm. Frustrating. The 313 is nearly double the price and doesn't have the bead grip feature (but on the upside, the 313s are really light).

May just stay stock, powdercoat, or craigslist OEM beadlocks.

Raptor911 · May 28, 2020

It is a business decision. Why make OEM like offset wheels when only a small % of Raptor owners will actually buy it?

If you want OEM offset with aftermarket looks then you will have to do a custom forge wheels made to order. These companies don't need to keep them in stock as they are special order and thus can charge a big sum of $$ for them.

Droid said:
So amazed by the lack of actual compatible wheel options for the Raptor, I can't bear the idea of ******** up the performance.

Probably leaning toward 313 myself, or may go 310 and add minimalist round-head black "beadlock" bolts. I wish the 310 was available without the fake-beadlock bolts, and wonder if it'd look good if I red-loctite-ed some black set screws to make them almost completely invisible).

Method Trail Series (701/702/704) series all look great and are only $184/per...but all 0mm. Frustrating. The 313 is nearly double the price and doesn't have the bead grip feature (but on the upside, the 313s are really light).

May just stay stock, powdercoat, or craigslist OEM beadlocks.

lateralis · May 28, 2020

Venerous said:
Speaking of being patient; I also put in an inquiry this morning to SCS (Stealth Custom Series) to see if they may expand their line to include the Raptor. I'll update when/if I hear anything back.

I had some SCS Ray 10's in the matte dark bronze on my Tacoma. Great rims but their offsets usually run negative except for some of the 18's.

Mariners Fan · May 28, 2020

Nick@Apollo-Optics said:
Thank you @Venerous for the tag!

I'd be glad to help go over options and explain fitments to you. But with your info posted below it seems like you want something close to factory offset to not give you too much crud running down the sides during the winter time. If that's the case, I suggest ALPHAequipt wheels. They're a 17x8.5 +25 offset wheel so they only stick out 9mm more than stock and they have multiple designs to choose from.

You can view them here: https://www.apollo-optics.com/collections/model-ford-raptor/alphaequipt

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