Lock Off-Road Mojave Wheels – Review

When we first got our new 6th Gen 4Runner, we added some Lock Off-Road Invader forged beadlocks. But as we prepped for a trip to the Rubicon with a bunch of 74Weld portal equipped rigs, we ran into a problem. The Invaders were a 0 offset. As much as I loved that setup, the portals required a higher offset for the best look, track width, and portal box protection. So, with a last minute order, we were able to get a set of +25 Mojaves.

The Mojave is one of the latest wheels released by Lock, and it’s a killer blend of aggressive styling and spokes that take inspiration from JDM designs. This particular wheel is not a true beadlock, but it does have a similar faux beadlock ring that looks a lot like their real one.

Let’s take a closer look, and talk about how we tested them on everything from daily driving to the toughest conditions around on the Rubicon.

Specs & Features

Per Lock’s website, it is inspired by the wild terrain of the Mojave Desert. It has a multiple spoke design that’s surrounded by a ring of well placed cutouts. The rim features an aggressive simulated beadlock ring that looks just like a real set.

The Mojaves are made from cast aluminum and weigh similar to factory wheels. They’re currently available in 5 finishes. 4 matte (black, grey, bronze, silver) and 1 machine face. They come in a variety of sizes but the ones that apply to Toyota come in 17×8.5, 17×9, and 20×9 versions, ready to support your bigger tires. As for offsets, they have a 0, -12, and +25.

The finish is Lock’s standard TACT coating, which is made for durability and resistance to conditions seen while off the pavement.

Choosing Offset For The 6th Gen 4Runner

The new 4Runner was completely redesigned for 2025. Pretty much everything has been changed and updated from the 5th Gen. That said, the typical offsets don’t apply.

With the new 6G, you really don’t want to push beyond a 0 offset. And ultimately, you’ll get the best fitment with something positive. Any negative offset will poke quite a bit, and while we love our wider stances, there’s a balance that’s mainly limited by the body. +25 seems to be a sweet spot for these new 4Runners. Not too much poke, not too little.

Now, with our 74Weld portals, the track width was increased. So don’t base the poke strictly on these photos. As mentioned before, we needed a higher offset not just for the best stance, but also to protect the portals.

If you’re on the fence, I would probably recommend leaning towards +25. If you’re feeling a little bolder, 0. If you’re really chasing the extra poke, go with the -12. Just be aware that the more the wheels stick out, the worse your scrub radius and the more you’ll need to trim.

Daily Driving Impressions

I’ll keep this section short. Any solid set of wheels will ride well on road. And the Mojave’s do just that. I can’t tell the difference from factory, or my last setup.

The tire shop didn’t have any issues with mounting or balancing. The 4Runner tracks straight and doesn’t experience any vibration. No hits to MPG either, but we have a pretty built truck with a lot of added weight.

Just a heads up, if you’re buying wheels with a 6×139.7 bolt pattern, be sure to note the hub diameter. The last gen had a 106.1mm hub, while the new gen has 95.1mm. That means you can run the 106.1mm on both, but you can’t run the 95.1 backwards in generation. If you have a 106.1mm hub bore, you’ll need to grab some adapters to make the wheel hub centric, not lug centric, to avoid any vibrations. They’re pretty cheap and come in metal and plastic versions. I recommend you get the plastic to avoid corrosion and the adapter seizing to the hub.

Tested On The Rubicon Trail

Daily driving is one thing, but off-roading is another. Most wheels do okay on the road, but can fall short on the trail.

Right after mounting the new mud terrains, we didn’t waste any time and headed straight to the Rubicon for 3 days of one of the toughest and most iconic trails in America. The Rubicon is relentless. It’s 13 miles long, but you’d be hard pressed to finish any faster than 3 days with most rigs. Even if they’re well equipped.

The whole trail requires constant focus and wheels play a big role. You have to be able to trust that they can also take hits and abuse and keep going. And of course, we run very low PSI on stuff like this. The whole trip I was running ~10 psi, something that is pretty much a necessity as we’re looking to maximize every bit of traction possible.

You might be able to tell in some of the close ups, but the Mojave wheels got some serious trail abuse. The simulated beadlock took a ton of huge hits and scraped past many boulders. Outside of aesthetic scratches, we’re happy to report that nothing broke.

On the note of low tire pressure, the bead held strong, even as we got close to single digits PSI. The large simulated ring probably helps with bead retention. It’s really big and hugs the tire closely.

At the end of the day, they worked. And that’s all we could ask, especially with a last minute swap just days before we headed out.

Who These Wheels Are For

Given their quality and price point, Lock makes premium wheels.

If you’re planning to run 35″+ tires and wheeling the daylights out of your rig, I would stick to a true beadlock like the Invader. But if you’re the average 4Runner owner, or someone who runs moderate to hard trails (let alone most pavement miles), these will work just fine.

Choosing a wheel really comes down to aesthetic preferences. So if this type of wheel looks like something you’re interested in, you shouldn’t hesitate. I think the photos and stance speak for themselves, this is a good looking and performing set that will work on any 4Runner out there. Whether you’re just looking for an upgrade over OEM, or you’re building the ultimate adventure rig.

Final Thoughts

Lock Off-Road has been making a positive impression on the community, because I’m starting to see them literally everywhere. They came out of the gate strong with a solid amount of designs when they first launched, and they continue to pump out new options what seems like every few months. The Trail wheel is the latest (literally announced the other day) and I like where their designs are going.

I’ve been talking with the team over at Lock, and it sounds like they’re down for a custom set of Trail wheels in a true forged beadlock. For how we use our 6th Gen, it’s going to be a perfect wheel for the setup.

The Mojave checks a lot of boxes. If you’re in the market, check them out. Any questions? Drop them below.