Method MR103 Beadlock 17x9 -12mm Offset 6x6.5 108mm CB Raw Machined w/BH-H24125 Wheel

Race-Proven Beadlock Construction Meets Street-Legal Truck Bolt Patterns: Method MR103 17x9 6x6.5

The Method MR103 is a competition beadlock wheel designed in-house by Method Race Wheels and proven across trophy truck racing, desert racing, and extreme off-road events at Baja, the Mint 400, and King of the Hammers. This variant is sized 17x9 with a -12mm offset, drilled in a 6x165.1mm (6x6.5) bolt pattern with a 108mm center bore, and finished in Raw Machined aluminum. The MR103 uses a one-piece solid A356 aluminum shell with a proprietary heat treatment for maximum fatigue resistance under off-road loads. The beadlock ring is forged from 6061 aluminum using Method's V.4 design for superior clamping force and bead retention compared to cast rings. Redundant sets of threaded beadlock hardware holes are machined directly into the wheel so damaged threads can be relocated without scrapping the ring or wheel. The -12mm offset and reinforced inner lip increase clearance for oversized brake calipers and provide additional room for suspension travel on lifted trucks and SUVs running aggressive tire sizes.

Key Features

• 17x9 sizing with -12mm offset and 6x165.1mm (6x6.5) bolt pattern for wide-truck fitment including Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, Toyota Tundra, Tahoe, Suburban, and Sequoia
• Solid A356 aluminum construction with proprietary heat treatment for superior strength-to-weight ratio
• Forged 6061 aluminum V.4 beadlock ring for maximum clamping force and bead retention under off-road loads
• Reinforced inner lip for extreme durability and increased brake caliper clearance
• Redundant sets of threaded beadlock hardware holes machined into the wheel for serviceability
• Grade 8 zinc-plated beadlock hardware kit included
• 108mm center bore for direct fitment on 6x6.5 hub-piloted applications
• Load rating: 2,700 to 4,000 lbs depending on configuration
• Raw Machined finish: natural aluminum with machine-finished face
• Sold individually — one wheel per order

Specifications

What's Included

• 1 x Method MR103 17x9 -12mm 6x6.5 Raw Machined beadlock wheel
• Grade 8 zinc-plated beadlock hardware kit

About Method Race Wheels

Method Race Wheels is a US manufacturer founded by off-road racers who needed a wheel that could handle the punishment of desert racing without the weight penalty of steel. The MR103 Beadlock is one of Method's most recognized competition designs, used by professional trophy truck teams across the major desert race circuits. Method engineers and manufactures their wheels in the United States and backs each wheel with their structural warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 6x165.1mm bolt pattern (also called 6x6.5 in inch measurements) is used on a wide range of full-size trucks and SUVs, including the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, Toyota Tundra, and Toyota Sequoia. Always verify your specific year and model's hub bore and offset requirements before ordering, as some model years use different offsets or require hub-centric spacers to achieve proper fitment.

Beadlock wheels are designed for off-road and competition use. Street legality varies by state. In many US states, beadlock wheels are not permitted for on-road use because the bolted beadlock ring design is considered non-standard. Check your local and state regulations before using this wheel on public roads. For off-road, race, and recreational use this wheel has no restrictions.

Method's V.4 forged 6061 aluminum beadlock ring is designed to deliver more consistent clamping force across the tire bead than cast aluminum or steel rings. Forging produces a denser grain structure than casting, which reduces the risk of ring deflection or cracking under repeated off-road impact loads. The V.4 designation indicates the fourth generation of Method's beadlock ring design, incorporating geometry refinements from real-world racing feedback.

Negative offset means the wheel mounting face sits inboard of the wheel centerline. A -12mm offset pushes the wheel outward relative to the hub, widening the vehicle's track width and increasing clearance between the inner barrel of the wheel and suspension components such as coilovers, shocks, and control arms. This is the standard offset spec for most lifted off-road truck builds running larger tire sizes. Verify your specific lift height and tire width combination for clearance on your vehicle.

Beadlock wheels typically do not include center caps in the traditional sense due to the structural ring design. Check the Method Race Wheels website or contact Method directly for compatible cap accessories for the MR103 if needed for your application.

A 17x9 -12mm wheel is designed to accommodate a wide range of off-road tire sizes. Common pairings on 6x6.5 trucks include 35x12.50R17, 37x12.50R17, and 33x12.50R17 tires depending on lift height and fender clearance. A beadlock wheel excels with tires run at very low pressures (under 15 PSI) where the beadlock ring mechanically clamps the tire bead to prevent dismounting during off-road use.

Method Race Wheels recommends following the torque specifications included with the Grade 8 beadlock hardware kit. Generally, beadlock ring bolts are torqued in a star pattern to a low initial value (typically 10-12 ft-lbs), then re-torqued to the final specification (typically 15-18 ft-lbs) in multiple passes. After the first off-road run, re-torque all beadlock ring bolts to verify they have not loosened under load. Re-torque intervals should be performed regularly based on intensity of use.

The MR103 is a dedicated beadlock wheel and is designed to be used with the beadlock ring in place. Running the wheel without the ring properly installed and torqued defeats the purpose of the beadlock design and is not recommended. If you do not require beadlock functionality, Method offers the MR105 and other non-beadlock designs in the same bolt pattern and size.

Installation Instructions

1. Verify bolt pattern (6x165.1mm / 6x6.5), center bore (108mm), offset (-12mm), and load rating against your vehicle specifications before mounting tires.
2. Clean wheel mounting surfaces and hub faces on the vehicle to remove rust, debris, or old wheel weights before installation.
3. If using the wheel as a beadlock: seat the tire bead on the inner barrel, position the beadlock ring over the outer bead, and install all Grade 8 ring bolts by hand.
4. Torque beadlock ring bolts in a star/cross pattern to the first-pass specification in the included hardware instructions. Do not fully torque one bolt before moving to the next.
5. Complete a second torque pass in the same star pattern to the final specification. Recheck all bolts a third time after completion.
6. Mount the wheel to the vehicle hub using the appropriate lug nuts for your vehicle. Torque to your vehicle manufacturer's wheel lug nut specification in a star pattern (typically 100-140 ft-lbs for full-size trucks).
7. After the first off-road use, re-torque all beadlock ring bolts and lug nuts. Inspect the ring and hardware for damage or loosening at regular intervals.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.