DWT makes TPR a champion in a box

At last! One of the most trick aspects of the TPR project Yamaha YFZ450R build has arrived. Douglas Wheel Technologies hooked us up with their Champion in a Box Alumilite Ultimate Race Kit.


The DWT Champion in a Box kit for the TPR project YFZ450R includes four pro-level, aluminum outer beadlock wheels. The kit includes all the mounting hardware for the rings, four mud plugs and a stylish DWT hat.

The rear G2 beadlock wheels are lighter than the DWT original Ultimate wheels. The rear wheels feature an improvement to the nut plate attachment and better fatigue resistance with their shot-peened wheel rings.

The RokOut front rims feature a mesh-like cut in the center of the aluminum rim to keep stones and track debris out of the rotor and other hub parts. The Universal Built-in Rock Guard — as DWT calls it — works with all stock front hubs and most aftermarket hubs. The guard stops outside debris from entering, preventing damage to brake lines, calipers and the wheel. The Rock Guard also eliminates the stock OEM steel rock guard plates for further convenience and weight reduction.

The Integral Rock Guard stiffens the wheel center, yet these wheels are also lighter than DWT's original Ultimate beadlock.

These wheels are incredibly light and super trick. We'll be running a set of four Maxxis Razr MX soft compound motocross tires to complement the DWT wheels on the project TPR 2009 Yamaha YFZ450R motocross quad.

Look for a post on the soft-compound Razr MX tires later this week.

We had been waiting on DWT to ship us wheels for the project because Douglas has been swamped with orders this year. They shipped the TPR set practically straight from the shop floor. The sheer number of orders DWT gets each year proves they are the king of ATV aftermarket wheels.