Method 712 Flow Formed Bead Grip Wheel - Machined Clear Coat
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Method Race Wheels Warranty
At a glance: Structural warranty for the original owner's ownership; 5 years on painted finish
This is Method Race Wheels's warranty, not an NVMOS policy. We've summarized it in plain English to save you a search. The manufacturer's official terms always govern and can change without notice. Last reviewed on nvmos.com: October 4, 2026.
Coverage by product
| Product or component | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Structure | As long as the original retail purchaser owns the wheels |
| Painted finish | 5 years from original purchase |
| Wheels used in racing | Not covered (structure or finish) |
- Original purchaser only — coverage does not transfer if you sell it.
What's covered
- Structural failure under normal, intended use while the original buyer owns the wheel
- Defects in materials and workmanship
- Painted finish for five years from purchase
- Defective wheels are repaired or replaced at no charge
What's not covered
- Racing use
- Abuse, misuse, neglect, or accidents
- Wheels that were altered, repaired, or modified
- Seconds or blemished wheels sold to dealers
- Wheels run with spacers or adapters
- Wrong tire sizes, tires over 37 inches in diameter, or overloading the vehicle
- Corrosion or cosmetic damage from chemicals, cleaners, weather, or neglect
- Cosmetic flaws noticed after the wheels are mounted; shipping/handling damage
How to make a Method Race Wheels warranty claim
- Start the claim with the dealer or distributor you bought from
- Or return the wheel freight-prepaid to Method at 10000 Pioneer Blvd, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 after contacting them
- Method inspects and repairs or replaces defective wheels
Method Race Wheels contact: Phone: 1.866.779.8604 · Email: info@methodracewheels.com · Claim page / support
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Disclaimer: The information on this page describes Method Race Wheels's own warranty policy. It is not a warranty offered by NVMOS (No Visible Means of Support LLC). Manufacturers update their terms at any time; we review these pages periodically, but the manufacturer's current official policy is the one that applies to your claim. Source: Method Race Wheels official warranty information. Last updated on nvmos.com: October 4, 2026. See our return policy for NVMOS's own terms.
About the brand
Method Race Wheels is a Santa Fe Springs, California company that designs off-road wheels from what it learns racing. NVMOS carries Method's non-beadlock, Bead Grip and forged beadlock wheels, van and dually wheels, and the rings, caps and lug nuts that go with them, for trucks, Jeeps, SUVs and Sprinters.
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The 712 is Method's flow formed take on a Bead Grip truck wheel, and it borrows heavily from the 207 T1+ Spec wheel Method runs in rally competition, including at Dakar. This listing is the Machined Clear Coat finish. It is a 17x8.5 one-piece wheel aimed at trucks and SUVs that spend real time aired down.
The headline feature is Bead Grip, Method's patented bead seat design. It is meant to hold the tire bead at the low pressures that used to call for a true beadlock, without the extra bolts, weight and upkeep of a beadlock ring. An aggressive safety hump on the bead seats adds a second layer of protection against unseating a tire on a sidehill or a rock.
Why flow formed matters here
Flow forming lets Method thin out the barrel without giving up much strength, and the 712 shows it. Method lists it at roughly 25 lb per wheel with a 2,650 lb load rating, which makes it one of the lighter Bead Grip wheels in a 17 inch size. Less rotating weight is something you feel in braking and acceleration, especially on mid-size trucks running bigger tires. The wheel is one-piece 356 aluminum with a T6 heat treatment, and the inner lip is reinforced using a design carried over from Method's race wheels.
Looks
A rally-style 12-window face with a debossed METHOD logo, a Bead Grip badge set into the lip, and a snap-in center cap with the Dakar Proven logo. It is a clean, function-first look rather than a flashy one.
Fitment
Method does not name specific vehicles. The 712 comes in 17x8.5 with 5x5, 6x135 and 6x5.5 bolt patterns at 0 offset (4.70 in. backspacing), plus a 6x5.5 option at +25 offset (5.70 in. backspacing). Method lists hub centric fitments for common applications. Pick the variant that matches your bolt pattern, then confirm offset, brake clearance and tire size before ordering. The +25 option sits the wheel further inboard, which some owners prefer to keep tires inside the fenders.
Trade-offs
Bead Grip is not a beadlock. It improves bead retention at low pressure, but if you crawl at single-digit pressures all day a true beadlock still has the edge. The 8.5 inch width also suits common all-terrain and mud-terrain sizes rather than very wide tires.
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Fitment questions are easier to settle before the box ships. Call or text real humans at NVMOS at (920) 249-7744.
Specifications
Method 712 Flow Formed Bead Grip Wheel FAQs
Which vehicles does the Method 712 fit?
Method does not list specific vehicles. It comes in 17x8.5 with 5x5, 6x135 and 6x5.5 bolt patterns, so match the bolt pattern and offset to your truck. Call us and we will check it with you.
Is Bead Grip the same as a beadlock?
No. Bead Grip is Method's patented bead seat that helps hold the tire at low pressures without a bolt-on ring. A true beadlock still holds better at very low pressures.
How much does the 712 weigh?
Method lists it at about 25 lb per wheel, with a 2,650 lb load rating.
What offsets are available?
0 offset with 4.70 in. backspacing in all three bolt patterns, plus +25 offset with 5.70 in. backspacing in 6x5.5.
Does it come with a center cap?
Yes. Method includes a snap-in center cap with the Dakar Proven logo.
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