Douglas Technologies Group Inc.

While there are several companies that offer aftermarket ATV wheels, there are few, if any, that have such an extensive history and dedication to their craft as that of Douglas Wheel Technologies (DWT).

Doug Henline founded Douglas Wheel back in 1991, but his racing roots extend far deeper, with a fascination in racing that began with electric slot car racing back when he was still in grade school. After graduating high school, Doug was offered a full scholarship to become an industrial arts teacher but opted to work with the City of Los Angeles in an apprenticeship to develop his industrial skills, since the idea of teaching just didn’t seem to sit well with Henline. It was that drive to create that prompted Henline to start his first company called Pro Line, which he formed shortly after his apprenticeship.

The Pro Line company started out in 1983 producing racing chassis’ and wheels for go karts but soon grew into developing full racing karts and went on to win 40 national championships.

Along the way, Henline hooked up with friend and fellow go-kart enthusiast, Mitchell and began to develop go-kart wheels with him. Unfortunately, Mitchell was paralyzed in a desert accident soon after and was forced to sell his company. Henline saw an opportunity amid the tragedy. “I ended up buying all of the equipment from Mitchell, but I didn’t buy his company name,” said Doug. It was with the purchase of that equipment that Henline started Douglas Wheel in 1991.

A lot has changed over the years since Douglas Wheel put out their first sets of beadlock rims. The company now boasts a new name, which Henline feels is a more accurate description. “Douglas Wheel Technology or DWT,” said Doug. “It seems more fitting since we have increased our technology and adapted to the technology that the OEM’s are using in their ATV applications.”