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Achieve Extreme Performance with KMC Wheels

12 min read December 12, 2022 Jamie Erickson
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Many wheel manufacturers focus on a specific driving style when they design their products. Some companies focus on off-road performance, while others create wheels that conquer asphalt and perfectly serve urban and track driving. 

KMC Wheels takes both performance demands into consideration and creates versatile, strong wheels that are reliable on and off the asphalt. The company prides itself on precision and innovative skills that allow it to manufacture high-quality, premium wheels for off-road adventures racing competitions, and everyday driving. The quality always exceeds the standards and expectations of the customers. 

KMC Wheels are released in a wide range of sizes, fitments, and configurations. The company has six main series as of 2022: Forged, Cast, Performance, Offroad, Adventure, and ORT. 

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Updated KMC Wheels catalog for 2022-2023

As of today, KMC Wheels has 29 products for different vehicle types and driving styles, starting from mundane trips to dangerous adventures. KMC Wheels provide amazing design, durable construction, resilient finishes, and versatile size, offset, and bolt pattern configurations. Let’s review KMC Wheels models a little deeper. 

Mesa: incredible wheels from the Off-road series

This model is amazing for off-road adventures and can take even the harshest challenges on difficult terrains. Lightweight and strong, KMC Mesa wheels will help you get first place in any off-road competition. But this model is also perfectly compatible with street, truck, and work site performance. 

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  • Mesa wheels by KMC can be purchased in 17, 18, and 20 inches. 
  • This model is manufactured in 5, 6, and 8 bolt-pattern configurations. 
  • Six short double-spokes leave enough openings in between and create a deep, expressive off-road design.
  • You can purchase Mesa Off-road KMC wheels in Candy Red with Black Lip, Satin Black with Gray Tint, Satin Black with Gloss Black Tint, and Matte Bronze with Black Lip finish. 
  • Simulated beadlocks on the rim create additional stylistic accents.

Mesa Forged: Beadlock and Monoblock models

Two designs created one after another as significant levels up from Mesa’s original design provide maximum strength and performance ratings in the most demanding situations. 

Mesa Forged Beadlock has a strong construction that withstands difficult terrains and is perfectly compatible with Jeeps and trucks. It is manufactured exclusively in 17 inches with 5, 6, or 8-lug configurations. This model is released in a Raw Machined finish with beautiful golden beadlocks.

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Mesa Forged Monoblock is manufactured using high-tech technologies and machinery and provides an ideal structural design, these wheels are lightweight and extra durable. This model solves the problem of debeading at low PSI, providing you with reliable, full-time service. Mesa Forged Monoblock wheels have billet snap-in caps, knurled bead seats, and flat bead humps. You can order this model in 17 inches with 6-lug configurations. Purchase Mesa Forged Monoblock is available in Raw Machined, Satin Black, and Metallic Blue.

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Impact: Forged Beadlock, Cast Off-Road, and Cast Adventure models

This is a brand new Forged release by KMC wheels that exceeds all expectations and performance ratings off the road. The deep face provides an aggressive and confident look, while the constructional design offers you enough power to win any off-road competitions. 

  • Impact Forged Beadlock KMC wheels are manufactured in 17 inches with 5, 6, or 8 bolt configurations. 
  • This model is released exclusively in Raw Machined finish with golden beadlocks. 
  • The deep face is perfect for trucks, Jeeps, and other off-road champions. 
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Non-beadlock Impact is also available in the Cast Off-road series and offers a similar multi spoke design. It can be purchased in 20, 18, 17, and 16 inches with 5, 6, or 8 bolt pattern configurations. This model is available in Satin Black, Brushed Silver, and Satin Black Machined finishes.

Impact OL is another version of this model released in the Cast Adventure series. It has a similar design to the previous iterations but is built more durable for trucks and SUVs that often go on serious and demanding off-road trips. This model is manufactured in 17 and 16-inches with 5 or 6-bolt pattern configurations. You can order Impact OL in Silver Machined, Matte Bronze, and Satin Black finishes.

Lobo: Cast Aluminum wheels from the Adventure Series

This model was manufactured as a perfect, straightforward set of wheels for adventures that reliably serve in any situation. These wheels can take you through the city, off-road terrain, desert, and village tracks. The visual design is inspired by retro motorsport and combined with a classic stepped lip construction. 

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  • Five thick spokes leave enough area in between for a bit of brake caliper clearance and easy access during cleaning. 
  • Lobo KMC Wheels are manufactured exclusively in 17 inches with 5 and 6-bolt pattern configurations.
  • You can buy a Lobo set of cast wheels in Matte Black, Metallic Blue, Matte Anthracite, and Gloss White finish. 
  • Pro Cap V2 allows you to remove a logo from the center cap and has a metal base. 

Machete Crawl Beadlock: Cast Performance Wheels

This model offers a bold, serious, deep design and strong construction that allows your vehicle to go through hell and more on the most dangerous off-road tracks. 

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  • Machete Crawl Beadlock wheels by KMC are manufactured exclusively in 17 inches and 5, 6, and 8-bolt pattern configurations. 
  • You can buy this model in Satin Black with Machined Ring or Full Machined finishes. 
  • The deep semi-full face looks bold and competitive, this is a design you need for competitions and off-road adventures. 
  • KMC signature logo is engraved on the center cap and the rim. 

Dirty Harry: Cast Aluminum wheels from the Off-road series

KMC Wheels designed this model to represent a unique vision the company has and wants to offer to customers. Dirty Harry is an amazing set of wheels that can be used both for urban and off-road driving without losing power and controllability. Strong and lightweight cast aluminum construction is reliable and durable. 

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  • Dirty Harry KMC wheels have an elegant, impressive design that consists of circular openings in between the spokes. The concave face is expressively accented by simulated beadlocks on the rim. 
  • This model is manufactured in 20, 18, and 17 inches.
  • You can order custom configurations by choosing from different offsets and 5, 6, or 8 bolt patterns. 
  • Dirty Harry KMC Wheels are released in Satin Gray with Black Lip, Textured Black, and Matte Bronze with Black Lip finishes. 
  • These wheels are manufactured from strong cast aluminum and protected by durable finishes that will allow them to serve a lifetime of your vehicle.

Roswell: cast aluminum wheels from the Adventure series

Roswell KMC wheels offer an amazing solid-face design that adds an old-school feel to any vehicle. Cast aluminum construction makes these wheels strong and ready to take any on and off-the-road challenges. Trucks, Jeeps, or SUVs with these wheels catch the jealous eyes and get respect.

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  • Roswell KMC wheels are manufactured exclusively in 17 inches with 5 or 6-bolt pattern configurations. 
  • Matte Anthracite is the only finish available but it’s extremely durable and significantly improves the style of any vehicle. 
  • Thin openings around the rim allow debris and dirt to go through without letting the solid face get scratched and dirty.

Chase: charismatic cast wheels from the Off-road series

Chase cast aluminum wheels by KMC have an amazing simulated beadlock design but they are still as strong and powerful as true beadlock wheels. Eight short spokes leave triangular openings in between for debris release and easy access when you have to clean the wheels. The finishes are strong and can be cleaned without hassle from brake dust. 

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  • Chase off-road wheels by KMC are manufactured in 20 and 17 inches with 5, 6, and 8 bolt pattern configurations. 
  • You can purchase this model in Candy Red with Black Lips, Satin Black with Gloss Black Lips, and Matte Bronze with a Black Lip finish. 
  • KMC signature logo is engraved on the center cap and the rim.
  • Simulated Beadlock ring offers bolts that add stylistic accents and drain slots for debris and dirt release during the off-road drive.

Terra: cast wheels from the Adventure series

KMC Terra Wheels offer a bold, deep design. Short double spokes leave a bit of clearance creating a competitive, confident style. KMC engravings in different areas of the wheel add stylistic points, while a protruding center cap leaves no doubt that these wheels are created for adventures. 

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  • You can order KMC Terra wheels in Metallic Blue and Satin Black finishes. 
  • This model is manufactured in 20, 18, 17, and 16 inches. 
  • Five and six bolt patterns are available. 
  • You can choose specific offsets for your vehicle.
  • These are perfect wheels for adventures and have been praised by four-runner owners. 

Nomad: impressive cast wheels from the Adventure series

This model offers a smooth, elegant design that will improve any type of vehicle look while also expanding performance and enhancing controllability. 

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  • Nomad by KMC Wheels can be purchased in 18 or 17 inches with a 5-bolt configuration. 
  • Two amazing finishes are available: elite Matte Bronze that creates that Mad Max nomad look, and Satin Black for a more classic design. 
  • Six spokes leave some openings for brake caliper clearance. 

GRS: bold wheels from Cast Off-road series

The design of this model is so expressive and powerful that any vehicle makes and model will gain confidence and a competitive feel. 

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  • GRS KMC Wheels are available in three unique finishes. Full Satin Black is exactly what you need for the serious, bold vibe. Midnight Blue with Gloss Black Lip is perfect for vehicles that have other customizations. Machined with Satin Black Lip also offers golden bolts on the rim that create a character for your car. 
  • This model can be purchased in 20, 18, and 17 inches.
  • 5, 6, and 8 bolt pattern configurations are available. 
  • Customers leave positive reviews on this model, praising its reliability, performance, and design. 

Riot Beadlock: Cast and Performance Series

KMC Wheels created this model with a combination of power and style in mind. Riot Beadlock Cast wheels are reliable and can go even through the harshest off-road terrains. Circular openings in between the spokes and a concave face design create an elegant, expressive look. True Beadlock Design is reliable and protected from debeading at low PSI.

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  • Riot KMC Wheels are manufactured from 6061-T6 forged beadlock rings and cast body, with the Pro Cap V3 that comes with a metal ring. 
  • You can purchase this model in Satin Black with Machined Ring, Machined Face with Satin Black Ring and Windows, Full Machined, and Candy Red with Satin Black Ring. 
  • This model is manufactured exclusively in 17 inches with 5 or 6 bolt pattern configurations. 
  • Depending on the finish you chose, you’ll get Golden or Black beadlock bolts that create additional accents to the overall design. 

Signal: high-tech off-road wheels

Released in the brand new ORT series for demanding off-road situations, this KMC Signal offers a strong design, beautiful shapes, and removable rim bolts that add stylistic accents. 

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  • KMC Signal wheels are released exclusively in 17 inches with 6 lug configurations.
  • This model is manufactured using a casting process for extreme strength and reliability.
  • These wheels are easy to clean and the brake dust can be removed without scratches and damage to the finish layer. 
  • Multispoke design is perfect for almost any type of vehicle.
  • Removable zink golden bolts on the rim and replaceable center caps provide additional stylistic points to the overall design of the wheel.
  • Center Caps can be ordered in Black, Red, and Blue finishes. The wheels are manufactured only in Satin Black. 

Tempo: amazing cast wheels from the ORT series

This is another amazing model from the new ORT series that provides a high-clearance design with six thick spokes, replaceable and customizable center caps, and removable accent bolts on the rim. 

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  • This model is manufactured exclusively in 17 inches with a 6-bolt pattern configuration. 
  • Wide openings in between six spokes leave enough space for a nice brake caliper clearance and allow easy access when you need to clean the wheels. 
  • Additional stylistic accents are achieved thanks to removable zink golden bolts on the lip and customizable and replaceable center caps. 
  • KMC Tempo is manufactured in a Satin Black finish, but the center caps can be ordered in Black, Red, and Blue colors. 
  • Semi-deep face is amazing both for urban and off-road driving. 

Tank Beadlock: extra strong cast wheels from the Performance series

This model is manufactured for trail runners, Jeeps, rock crawlers, and high-performance trucks that need maximum power from the wheels. These wheels win competitions and take drivers to the most complicated spots off-road. With a bold and solid design, these wheels create an aggressive and bold look. KMC engraving accented beadlock bolts, and circular debris slots complement each other, creating the most powerful design in the KMC performance series.

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  • Tank Beadlock by KMC wheels is manufactured exclusively in 17 inches. 
  • Choose between five, six, and eight bolt pattern configurations depending on your vehicle make and model. 
  • You can purchase this model in Anthracite, Satin Black, Candy Red, and Matte Bronze finish.
  • Each color configuration offers different beadlock bolts and ring finish colors for additional stylistic points. 

KMC Wheels are supported by professional drivers

Throughout their career, KMC Wheels gained the support of many professional drivers that use their products in serious and demanding competitions. 

  • Casey Currie drives on KMC Wheels when taking part in Rallies, Desert Offroad competitions, and Short Courses. 
  • Christian Sourapas partners with KMC Wheels while participating in off-road racing. 
  • Dustin Jones installs KMC Wheels for UTV off-road competitions and short courses.
  • Bryce Menzies uses KMC Wheels in all the competitions he’s taking part in, which include Rally, T1, Short Courses, SXS, Trick Truck, and Trophy Truck competitions. 
  • Will Brown recommends using KMC wheels for demanding situations based on his experience in Australian V8 Supercars competitions.
  • Brett Souraparas wins off-road competitions using KMC Wheels. 
  • Mitch Guthrie Jr. got his prizes and first places with KMC Wheels in Desert Racing and Rally Raids.
  • Jeff Proctor recommends KMC Wheels for Endurance Off-road competitions.
  • Steve Olliges thanks KMC Wheels for his wins in Off-road, Trick and Trophy Truck, Pro truck, Class 8, Stock Full, and UTV competitions.