Title says it all, so can someone please tell me what is the hazard in using a bead locking wheel on the street?

 

Some people have issues with balancing and leaking. They also require more maintenance and a lot are not DOT-approved. This doesn't apply to all beadlocks however..

 

This explains some of it...
w..aev-conversions.com/products/wheels/beadlock_info.php
Check your state and local laws if they're legal where you're at.
I drive on deep sand weekly and I now air down when doing so, I have not yet found a need for beadlocks. Also, my Jeep is a daily driver and I cannot justify the cost/labor it takes to properly run them.

 

That was a good read

 

Yes, a great read. Thanks for posting that, el mono!

 

Thanks for the link. Very informative.

This is from the link:
"It's a good idea to develop a routine of looking over the [beadlock] wheels at every fuel stop, just as you would check your engine oil."

Apparently, they don't know how pissed off people get when it's suggested they check the dip stick every once in a while.

 

I recheck my torque monthly, replace the bolts yearly. Dont see what the problem would be. Seems like it would be safer if your tire is not going to come off the wheel.

 

After i read that link.....I'm starting to think they are too high maintenance. But who knows....

 

I have beadlocks, and yes they do require a small amount of maintenance. However, I have at least 2400 miles in the last 30 days, 2000 of those miles were on the hwy at 65-75 mph average. No issues with safety. All of you do realize that serious, purpose built, high horsepower, Baja rigs abuse the crap out of beadlocks over horrible terrain, without bead failure and while doing it at speeds your JK will never even dream of seeing on even the smoothest highway while going downhill. I have ran beadlocks for years on street driven trucks and jeeps without one issue.

 

I wouldnt say that they are high maintenance. I am guilty of not checking mine like i should, and they are fine so far. Once i noticed that one of the bolts were backing out. I checked and, and sure enough i could turn it by hand. I grabbed a wrench and snugged them all up. Im pretty sure that the worst thing that would ever happen is all the air fall out. That would happen long before the tire comes off.