318 | Machined
Price range: $535.00 through $618.00
The Method Race Wheels 318 | Machined is a strong and stylish multi-spoke alloy wheel designed for 4×4 and light truck applications, offering excellent durability with a T6 heat-treated A356 aluminium build and versatile sizing options.
Description
Overview
The Method Race Wheels 318 | Machined wheel delivers a clean, classic multi-spoke design combined with modern engineering for strength, reliability, and everyday usability. Designed for street-focused 4x4s, SUVs, and light trucks, the 318 series offers Method’s proven manufacturing quality in a refined machined finish that suits both touring and urban builds.
Manufactured from high-grade A356 aluminium and finished with T6 heat treatment, this wheel provides excellent load capacity while maintaining a balanced overall weight. As a result, it performs reliably under towing loads, daily driving, and long-distance touring. The machined face with clear coat highlights the wheel’s design while improving resistance to corrosion and wear.
Key Features
- Manufactured from A356 aluminium with T6 heat treatment
- Precision machined face with durable clear-coat finish
- Classic multi-spoke design with debossed METHOD branding
- High load rating suitable for 4×4 and light truck applications
- Includes Method TOPO snap-in centre cap
- Designed for street, touring, and light off-road use
- Backed by Method Race Wheels’ lifetime structural warranty
Specifications
- Material: A356 aluminium
- Heat Treatment: T6
- Finish: Machined with clear coat
- Wheel Sizes: 17×8.5, 18×8.5, 18×9 (size availability varies)
- Bolt Patterns: 5×127, 6×135, 6×139.7, 8×170, 8×180 (application dependent)
- Offset: Various offsets depending on size and bolt pattern
- Load Rating: Up to 1202 kg per wheel (size dependent)
What’s in the Box
- 1 x Method Race Wheels 318 Machined alloy wheel
- 1 x Method TOPO snap-in centre cap
- Manufacturer warranty documentation
Compatibility
The Method 318 Machined wheel is designed to suit a wide range of popular 4x4s, SUVs, and light commercial vehicles that use common 5-, 6-, and 8-stud bolt patterns. Compatibility depends on the selected size, offset, and stud pattern. Always confirm vehicle fitment, brake clearance, and legal requirements before purchasing.
Delivery & Lead Times
Most Method Race Wheels are held in Australian warehouse stock. Typical dispatch times range from 3 to 7 business days, subject to availability and size selection. Freight costs vary depending on destination, with additional charges potentially applying for regional and remote areas. Larger orders may ship in multiple cartons.
Professional Fitting Service on the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Diesel Tuning can supply and professionally fit Method Race Wheels at our Sunshine Coast workshop. Our experienced technicians ensure correct fitment, torque settings, and wheel balancing to maximise safety and performance. If you’re unsure about sizing or offset, contact our team for expert advice before ordering.
Additional information
| Weight | 14 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 50 × 50 × 50 cm |
| SIZE BOLT OFFSET SPACING | 17×8.5 5×127 0, 17×8.5 6×135 0, 17×8.5 6×139.7 0, 17×8.5 6×139.7 25, 18×8.5 6×139.7 40, 18×9 6×139.7 18, 18×9 8×170 18, 18×9 8×180 18 |
Brand Information
- Method Race Wheels










