Hutchinson rockmonsters
12-05-2014, 07:33 AM
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12-05-2014, 08:04 AM
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Now, there is probably a little logic by the manufacturer in terms of liability. I think most prefer to say off-road use only so that it covers their butt. It's not the wheels that are the issue, it is the owner. People who don't check the torque, etc. Or worse yet, buy used wheels and reuse the hardware. Huge no-no.
Take a look at your aftermarket suspension components. How many of them have DOT stamps on them?
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12-05-2014, 09:49 AM
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12-05-2014, 09:53 AM
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No such thing as street legal beadlocks. They advertise "DOT Compliant", which really doesn't mean anything other than they did a few impact tests. It is self reporting as well. No state has a law against beadlocks. If there were a law, it would likely be for multi-piece wheels, which would make these illegal as well. Basically, it is just marketing. Now, there is probably a little logic by the manufacturer in terms of liability. I think most prefer to say off-road use only so that it covers their butt. It's not the wheels that are the issue, it is the owner. People who don't check the torque, etc. Or worse yet, buy used wheels and reuse the hardware. Huge no-no. Take a look at your aftermarket suspension components. How many of them have DOT stamps on them?
I know here in VA the lift laws and aftermarket parts can get pretty strict but it's rare to see anyone getting into trouble.
12-05-2014, 11:33 AM
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No such thing as street legal beadlocks. They advertise "DOT Compliant", which really doesn't mean anything other than they did a few impact tests. It is self reporting as well. No state has a law against beadlocks. If there were a law, it would likely be for multi-piece wheels, which would make these illegal as well. Basically, it is just marketing.
Now, there is probably a little logic by the manufacturer in terms of liability. I think most prefer to say off-road use only so that it covers their butt. It's not the wheels that are the issue, it is the owner. People who don't check the torque, etc. Or worse yet, buy used wheels and reuse the hardware. Huge no-no.
Take a look at your aftermarket suspension components. How many of them have DOT stamps on them?
Then is it safe to say we should replace the hardware every 3 or 4 years when new tires are needed on the same wheel? Thx
12-05-2014, 12:07 PM
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Just curious what hardware are you talking about? I'm about to buy 5 Trail Ready beadlock wheels from a buddy who had them for a year and a half but upgraded axles and need a Trail Ready wheel with a different bolt pattern.
Then is it safe to say we should replace the hardware every 3 or 4 years when new tires are needed on the same wheel? Thx
Then is it safe to say we should replace the hardware every 3 or 4 years when new tires are needed on the same wheel? Thx
Point being, get new bolts. I don't drive much, but I plan to swap new ones in every couple season and definitely if I remove the ring for any reason. It's like $20 max for new bolts. And check the torque. I know they will almost always be fine, but they will loosen, especially if you wheel hard.
12-05-2014, 01:15 PM
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The bolts. Bolts stretch. It is good practice to replace them on beadlocks if you pull the rings and they are not relatively new. I have some pictures somewhere of a guy in my local group who bought some used trail ready beadlocks. He chose not to get new bolts. On the way to Moab this year, the bolts blew out on part of the ring. It was crazy looking. The ring had bent 90 degrees. Total blow out. So, you would assume that is an anomaly... Nope. He put the spare on and about an hour later a second one blew. You can imagine how violent it had to be to fold the bead lock ring over. He was lucky that no one was hurt.
Point being, get new bolts. I don't drive much, but I plan to swap new ones in every couple season and definitely if I remove the ring for any reason. It's like $20 max for new bolts. And check the torque. I know they will almost always be fine, but they will loosen, especially if you wheel hard.
