Weld on beadlocks?
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JK Newbie
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: omaha, NE
Weld on beadlocks?
Is anyone running weld on beadlocks on steel wheels? The few I have looked at said they are only good for 20psi or something like that. How do they handle on the road?
JK Junkie
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Grosse Pointe, MI
If you weld on rings, how do you get the tires off? I personally wouldn't mess around. A guy I know bought some used Trail Ready beadlocks and decided not to change the bolts (nice wheels, but always change the bolts). Heading to EJS this year (right after he put them on), the bolts blew out on part of the ring, the ring bent in half, and the tire came partially off the wheel - at over 70 mph. Rare, one-time event? Nope. A second blew 2 hours later. If you've ever held one of those rings, you can imagine the force needed to fold one like a taco.
If you want to run beadlocks, especially on-road, do it right or don't do it. It's not cheap to do it right.
If you want to run beadlocks, especially on-road, do it right or don't do it. It's not cheap to do it right.
JK Freak
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: NARDIAN!
Weld on's are 100% fine and I see many guys run them with plenty of success... but, on the other hand, I've seen them do poorly as well. My guess is starting materials and welder's ability are going to make or break these.
Personally I like AL wheels and that is why I have aftermarket.
Personally I like AL wheels and that is why I have aftermarket.