beadlock question

[EvilJager]

Just wondering how beadlock rims are for daily use? I want a set but not if their not good on the road. Ive heard they are a B**** to balance and lose air pressure all the time. These rumors true? Thanks

[Matt]

I haven't known anyone to really run beadlocks on a DD. Normally they get a set of beadlock wheels and a purely offroad tire (like boggers) and throw them on for offroading only... then run normal wheels and a nice aggressive/radial MT for daily use.

[criket]

I know some people that run beadlocks on a DD. Most I've heard don't have a problem but I guess it's like anyting else, you get what you pay for.

[Holaday07 4.7]

Here is what I have found. Their are not a ton of DOT beadlock wheels available. AEV, Walker Evans, and Recentered H1 Rims are the only ones I can think of. Many of the beadlock settups are added to an existing wheel, and there are flaws. It takes a ton of extra work and cost to get one DOT approved. The guys in my club that run the Walker evans are extremely happy. Easy to balance and since they are light, dont have the normal downfalls of Steel Wheels. (weight) Hope this kind of helps

[Holaday07 4.7]

And if the functionallity is a must. Staun Makes an internal Beadlock ring that can add that functionality to any wheel

[EvilJager]

Yep thays helps. Thanx for the info guys. I just dont want to spend money on rims and mess them up wheeling. Id rather get beadlocks thay ate made for abuse ya know...

[Holaday07 4.7]

I would go with the Stauns. http://www.performance4trucks.com/Wheels/Internal-Bead-Locks-by-Staun.aspx?t_c=11&t_s=107&t_pt=10684&t_pl=9604&t_pn=STNSBLNC1579&utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=product&emlprox=out

[valpacer]

Greg who was on the last trip with us has run the AEV Pintler Beadlocks for a couple of years now, with no issues. Probably round 30000kms on them. No vibration issues etc. His property is a couple of hundred acres and he uses it to run all around that and run his horse transport around.

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Dave

[EvilJager]

I was jist looking at them. I like them alot and he usea thay as a dd?

[EvilJager]

It says they have been discontinued for the wk's

[valpacer]

Yeah its his DD. You can still get them in the JK offset, which is what my Savegres are. His are the WK offset.

Dave

[EvilJager]

How does the backspacing compare? B.c. it says for lifted jk's ill be running the kba 6-8" lift any day now and i knoe when u install the superlift they say you need a different backspacing

[valpacer]

They sit further out, 15mm to be exact. But Ive got mine so Im ready for the hybrid SL lift we will be running on mine. You need them further out so that when it flexes they have room to move. And it helps with stability. Ill eventually be running 305/70 tyres, and with my measurements it should be spot on with the +10 offset. We are also making some new flares to cover the tyres but i dont know if thats an issue over there.

Dave

[EvilJager]

Cool thank for the help. Curious to see what the flares look like

[NeilSmith]

I dont know what Maryland's laws are but I don't believe thay will pass state inspection here in Va. Something to consider.

[criket]

I dont know what Maryland's laws are but I don't believe thay will pass state inspection here in Va. Something to consider.

Keep your rims you have now and just switch them on inspection day. Profit my friend.

[EvilJager]

In md. We only have to get inspectiin when you buy a vehicle
They are very strict but we only have to do it once. But if you get pulled over they can write us a repair order and have to have it fixed within 7 days. And thats the only thing they look for if u get one

[valpacer]

Yeah they are illegal over here. But than again so is any tyre larger than 15mm diameter than factory, anything over 2" of lift, and any track change over 25mm. So Im out on all counts.....

Dave

Greg hasnt even been asked about his yet, so I guessing thanks to all those with the fake beadlock rims making it easier to get away with!

[EvilJager]

Alright. Thanks for all the help. They do look like they could pass as the fakes tho lol

[AJeepZJ]

Beadlocks aren't too bad on more modern vehicles... such as the WK. On previous vehicles I've had, including the cragar wheels on the XJ, they tended to be really bouncey. I never had any issues with losing air pressure in them. The quality of them has improved since I bought my last set, So maybe they won't chip and peal like mine did. But I like'm.

With 6-8" of lift you WILL need more backspacing. The golden rule is you go up you must go out. For 6-8" You'd need about 4.00" of back spacing. If you still have both sets of your spidertrax you might be able to achieve that. Otherwise, look for something that will give you this.