TRUCK/SUV
JEEP
TOWING
WHEELS
TIRES
ATV/UTV
MOTORCYCLE
General Motorcycle
Dirt / Offroad
Street / Sport
Touring / Cruiser
Harley / V-Twin
PROMOS
☰
MENU
813-769-2451
Monday - Friday:
9:00am - 6:00pm EST
813-769-2451
HELP
My Account
Shipping
Tracking
Refunds/Returns
Warranty
Site Policy
About Us
Contact Us
CART
View Cart
Checkout
SEARCH
Close
  
testLogin
Existing Account:
For returning customers, please enter your email and password to log in to your account.
Forgot Password?
Logging-in please wait...
Select Vehicle:
Note: Due to the number of combinations, this feature will not apply to wheel and tire fitments.
Optional:
Extended:
×
Search 4WheelOnline
Articles and Reviews
Truck and SUV Articles and Reviews
Aftermarket Product Manufacturer Articles and Reviews
Wheel Manufacturer Articles and Reviews
Method Wheels Articles and Reviews
David Higgins Wins 2014 Oregon Trail Rally With Method Wheels
11
 
Change Vehicle
Select Vehicle:
Note: Due to the number of combinations, this feature will not apply to wheel and tire fitments.
Optional:
Extended:
David Higgins Wins 2014 Oregon Trail Rally With Method Wheels
50 miles outside of Portland, Mount Hood is a beautiful stratovolcano that last erupted about 200 years. For race fans, the location is more known for being the home to the annual Oregon Trail Rally (also known as the Mount Hood Rally), one of the best off-road races in the country.
The course has grown in infamy because of its wild terrain, which features violent rocks, thick forestry, and unexpected wild life. These factors cause countless crashes each year (check out the vicious deer collision seen in the video to the right). That is why only the very best drivers even attempt the course.
David Higgins Wins in 2014
Earlier this month, 70 of the world’s best driver’s took to the course, including star studded names like Travis Pastrana and Chrissie Beavis. The winner of the race, though, was none other than David Higgins of the Subaru Rally Team USA.
Higgins was one of the only drivers that had a vehicle that could withstand the beating from the course and make it all the way through.
Higgins
said
, “We drove smart, at our own pace, and just avoided trouble. Once we amassed a big lead it afforded us the opportunity to really dial back the speed on Sunday and reduce the risks… This is a very challenging event and I enjoy the big mix of character among the stages.”
Higgins Wins with the Help of Method Wheels
Higgins’ strategy and dominating performance, of course, couldn’t have been successful without having the proper equipment. One of Higgins biggest assets was undoubtedly his
Method Race Wheels,
which played a key role during a critical moment midway through the race.
During one of the first turns in Stage 6, Higgins hit the left-rear of the car on the terrain and accidentally de-beaded the tire on the wheel. With nearly 14 miles of rocks and jumps to go, and a necessary traveling speed of 100 miles per hour, things were not looking good for Higgins.
Amazingly, though, the wheel withstood the punishment! In a comment from the official Method Wheels website, the
company said
, “Due to some recent structural improvements, the wheel held up amazingly well… It may not look pretty, but all parties involved were ecstatic that the wheel held up like it did. The inner-rim remained round and held tough through Higgins torture test.”
For Higgins, it was a huge win for his team, marking his 4th straight victory at the event. For Method Wheels, it was the perfect example of why their wheels are considered to be some of the very best in the world.
Check out more of the race from Higgins' perspective in the video below!
By: Tim Snyder
There are no products available for your selected application. Please clear the filter or choose a new application.
V-Twin / Harley
V-Twin Audio/Video
Audio & Video
Shop All »
Audio Components
Helmet Comms
Sport Cameras
V-Twin Body Works
Body Works
Shop All »
Cobra Freeway Bars
Show Chrome
V-Twin Brakes
Brakes
V-Twin Brakes
V-Twin Controls
Controls
Shop All »
Grips
Handlebars
Levers
V-Twin Covers
Covers
Shop All »
CoverMax
Dowco
UltraGard
V-Twin Electrical
Electrical
Shop All »
Lights
Batteries
Battery Chargers
V-Twin Engine
Engine
View all V-Twin Engine Products
Air Filters
Exhausts
Fuel & Air
Repair Manuals
V-Twin Exhaust
Exhaust
Shop All »
Freedom Performance
Paughco
Rush
S&S Performance
Supertrapp
Two Brothers Racing
V-Twin Garage Accessories
Garage Accessories
Covers
Stands
Trailers
Chemicals
Repair Manuals
V-Twin Luggage
Luggage
Shop All »
Luggage
V-Twin Mirrors
Mirrors
Shop All »
Mirrors
V-Twin Seats
Seats
Shop All »
Seats
V-Twin Security
Security
Shop All »
Bully Locks
Master Lock Security
Show Chrome Security
Xena Security Systems
V-Twin Suspension
Suspension
View all V-Twin Suspension
Arlen Ness Lowering Kits
Wheeldock EZ Air
Wild 1 Lowering Kits
V-Twin Wheels & Tires
Wheels & Tires
Shop All V-Twin Wheels
V-Twin Tires
Avon
Bridgestone
Continental
IRC
Kenda
Metzeler Motorcycle Tires
Pirelli
Shinko Tire
V-Twin Windshields
Windshields
Shop All »
Windshields
Shop by Brand
»
Shop All Sections & Brands
Looking for Truck or SUV Aftermarket Brands?
Looking for Jeep Aftermarket Brands?
Looking for ATV / UTV Aftermarket Brands?
Looking for Motorcycle Aftermarket Brands?
Other Sections
Truck and SUV
Towing
Jeep
ATV and UTV
View All Motorcycle Products
Dirt - Offroad
Street - Sport
Touring - Cruiser
Harley - V-Twin
Account Information
Promos & Specials
Truck Articles & Reviews
Privacy Policy
My Account
Returns
Warranty Info
Tracking Info
Price Quotes / Match