Method MR70378580500 703 Bead Grip 17x8.5 8x165.1 0mm Matte Black Wheel Ram 2500

Vehicle Fitment

• 1994-2019 Dodge / Ram 2500 (SRW), 8x165.1 (8x6.5), 2WD and 4WD, All Trims and Engines including 5.9L and 6.7L Cummins
• 1994-2019 Dodge / Ram 3500 (SRW only), 8x165.1 (8x6.5), 2WD and 4WD, All Trims and Engines including 5.9L and 6.7L Cummins
• 2001-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (SRW), 8x165.1 (8x6.5), 2WD and 4WD
• 2001-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (SRW), 8x165.1 (8x6.5), 2WD and 4WD
• 2001-2010 GMC Sierra 2500HD (SRW), 8x165.1 (8x6.5), 2WD and 4WD
• 2001-2010 GMC Sierra 3500HD (SRW), 8x165.1 (8x6.5), 2WD and 4WD
• 2003-2009 Hummer H2 (All Trims), 8x165.1 (8x6.5)
• 2012-2021 Nissan NV1500, NV2500, and NV3500 (All Configurations), 8x165.1 (8x6.5)
• 1994-1997 Ford F-250 (SRW), 8x165.1 (8x6.5) - center cap cannot be used on this application
• 1994-1997 Ford F-350 (SRW only), 8x165.1 (8x6.5) - center cap cannot be used on this application

Fitment Notes

• Fits SRW (Single Rear Wheel) applications ONLY - does NOT fit DRW (Dual Rear Wheel / Dually) configurations
• 1994-1997 Ford F-250 and F-350: this wheel fits but the included center cap is NOT compatible with these applications
• Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/Sierra 2500HD/3500HD fitment is limited to 2001-2010 only - the 2011+ models switched to an 8x180mm bolt pattern and are NOT compatible with this wheel
• 130.81mm centerbore provides hub-centric fitment on all listed Ram, Chevy/GMC, Hummer H2, and Nissan NV applications - no hubcentric rings required
• 0mm offset / 4.75" backspacing is the standard neutral-stance fitment for the 17x8.5 8x165.1 HD platform - appropriate for stock-height and mildly lifted Ram 2500/3500 and Silverado/Sierra HD builds; confirm clearance for your specific trim, lift, and tire combination before ordering
• Lug nuts are not included - Ram and GM 8-lug HD applications use M14x1.5 thread pitch; confirm seat type before purchasing separately
• TPMS sensors are not included - purchase separately if required
• Sold individually - one (1) wheel per listing

Features

• Patented Bead Grip® technology - Method's proprietary knurled inner bead seat texture provides increased tire bead retention at reduced inflation pressures; for Ram 2500/3500 and Silverado HD owners who trail-drive, tow off-road, or air down on unpaved terrain, Bead Grip® delivers DOT-approved tire bead security without the weight, cost, or complexity of a mechanical beadlock ring; the system functions identically to a conventional street wheel at normal inflation pressures for daily towing and highway use
• Iconic multi-window design with debossed METHOD logo - the MR703's contemporary multi-window face design brings Method's off-road heritage to the HD truck segment with a design that reads as more purposeful than the clean open face of the 316 and more nuanced than the heavy beadlock-simulation styling of the 315 and 312; for HD truck owners who want a genuinely functional off-road wheel aesthetic without simulated beadlock hardware, the 703's design strikes the most direct balance between function and visual intent
• Aggressive safety hump on bead seats further prevents de-beading - provides additional mechanical protection against tire bead displacement at reduced pressures common in Ram and Silverado HD off-road use, complementing Bead Grip® for maximum tire security
• Reinforced inner lip taken from Method's race wheel design - provides additional structural reinforcement at the inner barrel edge appropriate for the sustained loading of HD truck towing and off-road use
• 130.81mm hub-centric centerbore ensures vibration-free installation on all listed 8x165.1 applications - no hubcentric rings required, reducing potential vibration sources on HD trucks that are often driven at sustained highway speeds under load
• 3,640 lb. load rating for this 8-lug 8x165.1 configuration - the full heavy-duty rating for the MR703 in 8-lug form, appropriate for all listed Ram, Chevy/GMC, and Nissan HD applications within the rated capacity
• 0mm offset / 4.75" backspacing delivers the natural neutral-stance fitment for the HD platform - clean visual upgrade at stock height without aggressive clearance requirements; pairs well with 33"-37" all-terrain and mud-terrain tires on lifted Ram and Silverado HD builds
• All-matte black finish - the most broadly compatible color option on the 8x165.1 HD platform, pairing naturally with the full range of Ram and Chevy/GMC HD factory colors; matte black is particularly practical on HD trucks for its resistance to showing the brake dust, road grime, and chemical exposure common to heavy towing and work truck applications
• Push-through center cap with embossed METHOD Bead Grip® logo for 8-lug applications - provides secure center bore coverage appropriate for HD truck use
• Solid A356 aluminum with T6 heat treatment construction
• DOT street-legal - suitable for all on-road, daily-driven, towing, and mixed-use applications on all listed vehicles
• Covered by Method Race Wheels' Lifetime Structural Warranty

Specifications

• Part Number: MR70378580500
• Model: Method 703 Bead Grip
• Finish: Matte Black
• Wheel Diameter: 17 in
• Wheel Width: 8.5 in
• Bolt Pattern: 8x165.1mm (8x6.5")
• Offset: 0mm
• Backspacing: 4.75 in
• Centerbore: 130.81mm
• Load Rating: 3,640 lbs
• Construction: Solid A356 aluminum, T6 heat treated
• Center Cap: Push-through with embossed METHOD Bead Grip® logo (not compatible with 1994-1997 Ford F-250/F-350)
• Warranty: Lifetime Structural

Included Components

• 1x Method 703 Bead Grip Wheel - 17x8.5, 8x165.1, 0mm, Matte Black
• 1x Push-through center cap with embossed METHOD Bead Grip® logo

Product Description

The Method 703 Bead Grip in Matte Black (P/N MR70378580500) brings Method's Patented Bead Grip® tire retention technology to the 8x165.1 (8x6.5) HD platform - the 17x8.5 / 8x165.1 / 0mm neutral-stance configuration covering the Ram 2500/3500 SRW (1994-2019), Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra 2500HD/3500HD SRW (2001-2010), Hummer H2, and Nissan NV commercial van range. The MR703 is a genuinely functional choice for Ram and Silverado HD owners who want both the visual character of a competition-derived off-road wheel and the practical capability of Bead Grip® low-pressure tire retention for trail driving, overland use, or work-site terrain - all in a DOT-approved format that delivers 3,640 lbs of load capacity and hub-centric fitment on all listed applications without rings.

The 703's Bead Grip® technology is a meaningful differentiator from purely aesthetic HD truck wheels in this bolt pattern - where the 315, 316, and 312 deliver visual upgrades with simulated beadlock styling, the MR703 delivers a functional upgrade that actually changes what the wheel can do at reduced inflation pressures. For Cummins and Duramax HD owners who regularly run unpaved access roads, forest service roads, or mixed terrain where airing down improves ride and traction, the MR703's Bead Grip® inner bead seat provides protection that conventional HD truck wheels cannot. The 130.81mm centerbore provides hub-centric fitment on all listed applications.

Note that 2011+ Chevrolet and GMC HD trucks switched to 8x180 and are not compatible. The 1994-1997 Ford F-250/F-350 fits but cannot use the included center cap. SRW only - DRW not compatible. Lug nuts with M14x1.5 thread pitch required and sold separately. Covered by Method Race Wheels' Lifetime Structural Warranty.