Ford is America’s truck leader with the Raptor at the pinnacle of its lineup. When it was first unveiled back in 2009, the Raptor stunned audiences with its attractive desert racing-inspired looks and remarkable capabilities. To this day, the Raptor proves supreme with its ability to tackle even the most punishing of terrain and making it look easy. And on top of all that, Ford confidently claims that the current Raptor model is the most off-road capable and connected model it has produced thus far. Even at a mere standstill, the Ford Raptor looks intimidating with all of its brawn.
The Ford Raptor is the perfect truck for off-road enthusiasts who love going fast. Offering massive amounts of suspension travel, locking differentials, and a much wider stance than stock F-150s, it’s well set up for off-road adventures. If you want to make your Raptor different from all the other Raptors on the road, a different set of wheels is a must. There are a lot of different wheel options available on the aftermarket, though, which can make finding the perfect set daunting. To help you in your wheel search, we’ve compiled this list of the top four best F-150/Raptor wheels.
#4 Method Race MR305 NV
In the off-road industry, Method Race Wheels is one of the biggest names around. They offer everything from street wheels to full-on race wheels. For the F-150 and Raptor, the MR305 NV is one of their most popular product offerings. The MR305 NV features a classic 12-window design for an iconic look with debossed METHOD logos. It also features a street-Loc V.1 lip with an undercut that simulates a true beadlock wheel.
These wheels prove to be super strong with a load rating from 2500 pounds to 4500 pounds depending on the application. They are also constructed with solid A356 aluminum with T6 heat treatment for added durability. A push-through center cap with a flush cap appearance option is available and it comes with replaceable MRW gold zinc lip bolts (additional styles sold separately).
Method’s best-selling MR305 NV wheel comes in 16-inch, 17-inch, 18-inch, and 20-inch options. It is also backed by the industry’s best lifetime structural warranty so you can rest assured that these wheels are reliable and can stand up to the elements and rigors of daily driving and off-road driving.
#3 Fuel Zephyr D101
For some Raptor owners, a wild and unique-looking wheel simply isn’t enough. If you want beadlocks and a more aggressive look, the Fuel Zephyr D101 is the perfect solution. This wheel is based on the Zephyr D633, which features a very bold design that just screams “off-road beast.” The addition of beadlocks allows you to air down your tires very low without having to worry about the tire coming off the bead of the wheel. Lower tire pressures transfer less harshness to the cab of your Raptor and help your truck gain better traction in the dirt. All in all, these wheels are designed to offer exceptional operation both on the streets and trails.
Fuel Off-Road’s D101 Zephyr wheel provides superior performance and an outstanding customized appearance to any truck or SUV. This wheel features an exclusive multi-spoke pattern and is innovatively engineered using only the finest aluminum material, sporting a single cast alloy construction for added toughness. A signature Fuel Wheels center cap is included in each rim. If you are looking for a wheel that delivers the perfect balance of style, performance, and strength, this is the one.
#2 Rotiform SIX-OR
The Vivid Racing Project Raptor has seen a lot of use during its time here, and it has been rocking a set of Rotiform SIX-OR wheels for nearly all of it. These wheels are available in both 17×9 and 20×9, depending on what size suits you best. The SIX-OR wheels feature a very simple six-spoke design with simulated beadlocks for a more aggressive appeal. They use a cast construction to keep the price down while still offering superb strength that you can rely on for more spirited driving and exploring. In fact, Rotiform’s cast monoblock wheels are widely known for their affordable styling, aggressive fitment, and amazing looks. No matter where Point B is, they will get you there and back every day of the year.
Rotiform custom forged wheels are manufactured 100 percent in the USA using the finest 6061 T6 aluminum forgings. Tailored specifically for your vehicle and engineered to exacting standards, Rotiform’s wheels are built for style, durability, and performance. The company can build wheels in 14″ up to 24″ diameters, and 6″ all the way up to 16″ widths. Access to such a wide range of forging sizes allows Rotiform to configure a wheel to fit any look or driving style, especially one as capable and prestigious as the Ford Raptor.
#1 Venom Rex VR601
When the VR601 from Venom Rex was initially released, it was met with a lot of skepticism. We knew it was an off-road-worthy wheel that was more than strong enough to handle the forces of off-roading, but a lot of people didn’t think a 20” wheel with skinny spokes could withstand the abuse. Now, the VR601 is one of the most popular wheels for the F-150 and Raptor, with thousands of trucks all over the world using them both on and off the road. These are only available in 20×9 fitments with a few different colors available (including custom Vivid Racing colors).
Venom Rex was created by Vorsteiner – one of the world’s leading performance wheel and aerodynamic manufacturing companies – to transform the aftermarket truck wheel industry. The Venom Rex 601 wheel combines the brand’s distinct and innovative design methods and pairs it with the rugged styling that trucks deserve. Its engineers have spent countless hours and testing to achieve one of the lightest 20-inch flow forged wheels on the market. That being said, the VR601 wheel for the 2009+ F-150 / Raptor is one of the strongest yet lightest wheels for the truck on the market. Using Vorsteiner’s signature flow-forged machining process, this wheel has a load rating of up to 900 kg (1984 pounds) per wheel and each one weighs in at just around 28 pounds.
