The Top Underrated Off-Road Wheel Brands You Didn't Know
March 14, 2024
The Best Underrated Wheel Companies For Off-Road Enthusiasts
From brands that have wheels starting at around $150 to brands that sell some unique, nomadic-style options, you never know what you're gonna find when you search the marketplace for the best wheels to add to your rig. We're sure you've heard about all the top players in the industry like Method, Vision, Black Rhino, and others, but there are plenty of brands making some serious noise that you may not have considered before.
We'll preface by saying that each of these brands are available right now in our warehouse, so if you see something that catches your eye, you can get your next set of wheels today! With that in mind, let's get you introduced to some of the best known lesser knowns in the market.
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Features and Specs of Anthem Off-Road Wheels
The first brand on our list is probably the most diverse out of all the ones we're about to showcase, and that would be Anthem Off-Road, our own in-house line. Anthem is a blue-collar brand through and through, with a lineup full of wheels that emphasizes the hard-working nature of this great country.
Anthem isn't a traditional full-fledged off-road wheel brand in the sense that it doesn't offer 15 or 16-inch wheels, but you'll find everything from 17 to 22-inch options in the lineup. What really sets Anthem apart, though, is that we drill all of our wheels in house, so no matter what bolt pattern you're running, you can find a setup to fit.
As far as designs are concerned, Anthem has one of the most diverse product offerings in the business, with everything from full-face closed designs to open faces and classic spoke designs. There are wheels that make sense on Jeeps, Broncos, 'Yotas, and everything in between - you can find yours in Black, Gray, Black Milled or Bronze at anywhere from $600 to $1500 per set.
Features and Specs of Fifteen52 Wheels
Our next brand started out in the car scene, even working with legends like Ken Block, but eventually moved its way into the off-road world, now creating some of the strongest wheels we've come across - you saw the title. It's Fifteen52 Off-Road.
Fifteen52 Off-Road wheels start at $156 per wheel, which is an insane price to begin with - after all, we all know how important money is to enthusiasts, so affordability like this is nothing to take lightly. But not only does Fifteen52 offer great pricing, it also has some unique styles and finishes that we love, including vintage full-face looks on classic wheels like the Analog and Turbomac.
We can tell Fifteen52 is an off-road wheel brand first and foremost because its wheels come in 16 and 17 inches - and that's it. You'll have 5 lug and 6 lug bolt patterns to choose from, and there are quite a bit of color options at your disposal too - we offer Bronze, Graphite, Black, and White in our store.
Features and Specs of Nomad Wheels
Nomad Wheels is next up on our list, and it's got one of the most fitting names we've ever heard of. If you look at their socials and full site, Nomad is truly made for those flower children and outdoor enthusiasts in the world, but you don't have to time travel or pull out the bell bottoms to grab these wheels because they truly stand out on any build. In particular, Land Cruisers, 4Runners, and other beefy Toyota-style off-roaders are perfect fits for this brand.
Nomad makes our list primarily because of its design cues, which put a modern take on the vintage modular wheel design, but there's plenty of customization to go around through the lineup. You'll get 15-18 inch wheels and 5-6 lug bolt patterns in the lineup, as well as some unique finishes to boot, including Copper, Gray, and Black. Nomad wheels will turn heads and start conversations, and in a world where everything is becoming more and more homogenous, that might be enough to convince you.
Features and Specs of Lock Off-Road Wheels
The last company on our list is Lock Off-Road, whose wheel lineup starts at around $260 per wheel, which is a bit more expensive than some other competitors on our list, but for that price you get plenty of options to choose from as far as designs, finishes and sizes are concerned.
There are nine different wheels in the Lock Off-Road lineup, and from webbed to spoke, they offer a bunch of designs available in 17 and 18 inches in diameter. Plus, there are three available bolt patterns that Lock wheels are available in, including 5, 6 and 8 lugs.
If you're looking for customization when it comes to color, Lock has you covered there too, with finish options including Machine Face Polish, Matte Black, Matte Grey, Bronze, and more. We put them on our list because they're definitely a brand that's on the rise, which should be good news no matter what you're looking for out of your next set of wheels.
Shop The Best Off-Road Wheels For Your Rig At TrailBuilt Off-Road
If any of the wheel brands above have caught your attention, be sure to check out our store page and find some new wheels in the size and finish that best suits your rig. We offer free mounting, balancing and shipping on all new wheels - check out everything we've got in store, and as always, we'll catch ya out on the trails!
