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Who is ARMAT Offroad?
ARMAT is Alba Racing's Manufacturing Division. Originating in San Diego California, our product development team has decades of experience designing the highest quality wheels in the industry. Comprised of professional Mechanical Engineers and Machinists, our team cuts no corners during the product development process and utilizes the highest quality raw materials. With a thorough understanding of Vehicle Dynamics, OEM load ratings, and Material Science our team possesses the necessary skills to engineer not only stunning wheels but also ones which are safe and designed to perform.
Why choose Billet Wheels for your UTV?
Our "Crusher Pro" wheels are made from Heat Treated 6061-T6 Spun Aluminum and 6061 Billet (Forged options available). They feature a billet CNC machined 6061-T6 center that is 1.25" thick! These are the strongest UTV billet wheels on the market. Cast wheels will typically crack or "Shatter" on impact due to cast metals being brittle and porous from the manufacturing process. Our wheels are drastically stronger than a cast wheel but if you do experience a sharp high speed impact they will bend and at least not shatter like a cast wheels. They also typically still hold air if bent letting you get home and not leaving you stranded on the trail! This is the reason racers prefer a non-cast wheel.
Spun Aluminum Vs. Forged Aluminum Vs. Cast Aluminum?
Wheel barrel material is an important decision in your wheel purchase journey. Many cheaper manufacturers use Cast Aluminum, compared to a much stronger Spun or Forged barrel like we make. Cast wheels will typically crack or "Shatter" on impact due to cast metals being brittle and porous from the manufacturing process. Both our Spun and Forged wheels are drastically stronger than a cast wheels but if you do experience a sharp high speed impact they will bend and at least not shatter like a cast wheels. They also typically still hold air if bent letting you get home and not leaving you stranded on the trail! This is the reason racers prefer a non-cast wheel.
Our Spun Barrels are extremely strong but OUR FORGED ARE STRONGER! Made from the same thickness aluminum + the high temp forging process, these barrels are as tough as they get!
What is a Beadlock Wheel?
A "Beadlock wheel" is a wheel with an outer ring that clamps a tire's bead to the wheel, preventing the tire from coming off the rim. You are able to confidently run lower tire PSI without the worry of debeading a tire! The ring and hardware also overall make the wheel much stronger from the added material/support.
What is Wheel Offset?
Wheel offset is the distance between the wheel's centerline (Where is mounts to the hub) and the mounting surface of the tire (The bead). For example a 5+3 wheel has 5" from the hub on the inside (Hub to tire bead) and 3" on the outside. The total wheel width here would be 8". In this example you would have 3" of wheel extended off your hub (Track width wise).
4+3, 5+2 or 5+3 is a very common wheel set up. You will sell see some nice "Wheel Dish" but the extended width is not noticeable driving.
For a staggered setup (Running sand paddles) 4+3, 5+2 or 5+3 for the Fronts. And 5x5 or 6x6 for the Rears
Here are some other combos.
Sizes:
15x6 Offset- 4+2 (4" on the inside of wheel center, 2" on the out side)
15x7 Offset- 4+3 (4" on the inside of wheel center, 3" on the out side)
15x7 Offset- 5+2 (5" on the inside of wheel center, 2" on the out side)
15x8 Offset- 5+3 (5" on the inside of wheel center, 3" on the out side)
15x9 Offset- 4+5 (4" on the inside of wheel center, 5" on the out side)
15x10 Offset- 5+5 (5" on the inside of wheel center, 5" on the out side)
15x8 Offset- 6+2 (6" on the inside of wheel center, 2" on the out side)
15x9 Offset- 6+3 (6" on the inside of wheel center, 3" on the out side)
15x11 Offset- 6+5 (6" on the inside of wheel center, 5" on the out side)
15x12 Offset- 6+6 (6" on the inside of wheel center, 6" on the out side)
15x11 Offset- 5+6 (5" on the inside of wheel center, 6" on the out side)
15x10 Offset- 4+6 (4" on the inside of wheel center, 6" on the out side)
Can I mount my Beadlocks at home?
YES! Beadlocks are significantly easier to mount tires on compared to conventional wheels. You do not need a tire machine or specially tools! Just a 12mm socket, torque wrench and soap!
Don't be fooled by fake Beadlocks!
Tons of our completion sells "Fake Beadlocks" that serve no functional purpose! These rings are just for looks! Our billet rings not only look better, but they are fully functional keeping your tire on the bead!