Bead-Lock wheels or a waste of money?
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Bead-Lock wheels or a waste of money?
I've been looking at Bead-locks for a little while now, after experiencing the pitfalls of blowing out a tire on a recent trip twice. I keep telling myself I don't need them but....
I'm just curious if anyone has some input on the matter. specifically I like the products from High Impact bead-lock wheels and Spider-lock wheels. Both seem like great products.
Although I am not looking for aesthetics to be the most important but more like the function and quality. Any input is greatly appreciated.
I'm just curious if anyone has some input on the matter. specifically I like the products from High Impact bead-lock wheels and Spider-lock wheels. Both seem like great products.
Although I am not looking for aesthetics to be the most important but more like the function and quality. Any input is greatly appreciated.
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Additional info about your trips would help provide answers. IE: Tire pressure during said pitfalls, wheel/tire specs, etc.
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I was running 12LBS at one point which seamed to do really well for the soft sandy stuff. My last trip was near Glamis dunes. I didn't air back up when I started crawling around in the desert rocks when I lost the bead at the rear. Im running 285/75/16 and cast aluminum wheels. I plan on running 315's soon, like the Goodyear Kevlar or the MT's. Most of my trips have been in the Sierras and Im planning a Rubicon trip this summer.
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Most bead-locks aren't street legal. Check with your state regs. There are some inner bead locks that don't mess with the integrity of your rims.
http://www.innerairlock.com/
http://www.innerairlock.com/
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