TREAD September/October 2025

With all the time exploring and adventures being had, this year is truly flying by! Don’t worry—there is still plenty of time to get outside and enjoy the nice weather. Our September/October issue is packed with awesome events and features of every kind and should be a page-turner. Evan shares the true experience of Speed Metal, take a trip with Chris to Jeep Beach, and head out to the Overland Expo West with Dillon. We have some incredible feature builds here, including All-American Sender’s flight-tested prerunner, a 4Runner built to crawl, Chris’s epic C10 to take on any terrain, a built-to-destroy Tacoma rock crawler, and Oscar’s wild Tundra. Each of these builds has its own special touches, and we are pumped to share them with you. We also have a…

01. AMSOIL PREMIUM CAR CARE PRODUCTS AMSOIL has launched three new additions to its line of premium car care products engineered to clean and protect vehicle interiors and exteriors. Known for formulating superior lubricants, AMSOIL has applied the same commitment to quality and formulation expertise to its car care line to deliver a superior experience to consumers. Introducing Quick Detailer, Wheel + Tire Cleaner, and Tire + Trim Protection! MSRP From $13.99 www.amsoil.com 02. JL AUDIO STEALTHBOX REAR SUBWOOFER JL Audio Stealthbox rear subwoofer for Polaris RZR vehicles (2019+). This Stealthbox subwoofer generates rock-solid bass while fitting neatly under the driver’s side rear seat—with no loss of cargo or passenger space. It’s constructed with a rugged, hardshell enclosure and includes all the mounting hardware needed for a secure installation. Stealthbox…

01. THE ORIGINAL LAVABOX COMBO The Original LavaBox Combo is your way around those pesky campfire bans! This propane-powered firebox allows you to have a campfire anywhere camp stove use is allowed. Warm your hands on the patio, or throw it in the car and head to the mountains. The box is made from a very portable, ultra-tough 50 Cal. ammo can coated with high-heat paint that can withstand about 1200°F. The box delivers 280,000 BTUs of awesome s’more-making fire. Fire it up when you are tailgating, hunting with buddies, or at the campsite with the family. It’s compact, ultra-tough, ruggedly handsome, and provides lots of fire! MSRP $259 www.fireanytime.com 02. 37QT APL35 ULTRALIGHT DUAL ZONE ALUMINUM FREEZER The APL35 Dual Zone Aluminum Freezer offers an ultralight design at just…

Have you heard the old proverb about turning tart-tasting lemons into lemonade? Sure, we’ve all heard that line, but there’s so much wisdom in it even though the sentiment has become cliché. When life changes for one reason or another, and you must adapt to forge ahead, a helpful practice is to take inventory of what you currently have on hand to work with and sweeten it to taste. The scope of that statement is wide, so let’s zoom in and focus on how it relates to truck building. Most of us may feel the itch to go out and buy a shiny new pickup from time to time, but then reality sets in. Why commit to forking over a hefty down payment, annoying monthly payments, and a bump in…

Comfortable, reliable, safe, and tastefully designed. When it comes to Toyota, it’s nothing short of all those characteristics, but what if you took what is already good and made it even better? For Southern California local Oscar Orellana, that is exactly what he did with his 2023 Toyota Tundra iForce Max. You can find Oscar and his Tundra cruising the coastline of Long Beach or thrashing in the deserts of California. Oscar bought his 2023 Toyota Tundra after previously selling his 2016 Toyota Tacoma built for overlanding and camping. Oscar says he wanted to step into a rig with more off-road capability, and I don’t blame him one bit! The thrill in off-roading ranges from fast deserts to slow rock trails to camping sites with friends and more. Finding new…

It’s time once again for TREAD’s annual wheel and tire buyers guide! This year’s rims and rubber feature the latest technology—and some will make your head turn! Take a look at our top picks for 2025 and beyond! WHEELS THRET 602 MAZE The THRET 602 MAZE is a low-pressure cast beadlock wheel built for off-roaders who demand real performance without the extra weight. Low-pressure cast and precision-machined for a raw, aggressive look, the 602 MAZE mirrors the appearance of THRET’s forged wheels while delivering true beadlock strength. Featuring a forged beadlock ring and tipping the scales at just 33.8 lbs., it stands as the lightest cast beadlock wheel on the market. Designed for serious trail abuse, desert runs, and rock crawling, the 602 MAZE is ready to push the limits—without…