Beadlock Nubie Question

[azwjowner]

I have an XR as well. I found a screaming deal on the MOPAR beadlock rings on ebay so switched to beadlocks. The smaller off-road shops usually have no problems mounting beadlocks. Maintaining them isn't bad - torque wrench every other month and after a hard wheeling trip. I do have to dremel a few bolt heads to get the torque wrench back on it - the non-recessed design isn't great. Running hard trails at 8 psi without worrying about popping a bead or burping is great.

There's no way I'd buy the MOPAR rings at full price.

Keep in mind plenty of people run 8 PSI on the Method Bead Grips and don't pop beads either. If I were someone starting anew, I'd probably try those and see if I could avoid beadlocks altogether.

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[AVGeek99]

Oh, I did forget. I routinely air down to 12-15 PSI too. And have yet to lose a bead.

I ran my 315/70 17s at 15psi. I run my 37s at 12psi. Haven't had any issues.

 

[Atomic-Mouse]

I have had pro comp beadlocks on my Jk for about 8 years and never had any issues with loose bolts. The wheels came with Nord-Lock washers and even though I check them every few months they have never backed off. I have had Hutchinson wheels on my 392 since 22 without any issues. They use a locking flange nut and I have never seen any change in torque on them either. The Hutchinson wheels are DOT approved, the Pro Comps are not. I checked with the tech at my inspection station and he looked into if they were legal or not. In my state the only thing in the laws about wheels says they just need to be in good working condition, nothing about beadlocks. If it’s a concern, ask someone at your local inspection station.
I run beadlocks because I drop down to 10 psi for dirt roads for a smoother ride, in the spring I like to go snow wheeling and drop down to 5 psi, but I have no complaint with them aired up for highway use. I don’t think beadlocks are 100% necessary but I like the peace of mind especially down to 5 psi. I also think it’s easier to mount a tire on a beadlock wheel over a standard wheel if you don’t have a tire machine. You don’t need any tire irons to stretch the bead over the rim, it takes longer but less effort.

 

[kah.mun.rah]

If you are airing down lower than 20 pounds on a non-beadlock wheel it is not if the bead separates and lets all the air out, its going to be when, and if you are running with a tire that has a Load Range "D" or less it will definitely be sooner rather than later for that when to occur.

I've been running 12 psi off-road for 20 years on non-beadlock wheels and never have had separation issues.

 

[Ratbert]

Load Range "C"s are for the street and not the Trail. Load Range "D"s for the dirt roads and Load Range "E"s for Trails with rocks and other obstacles.

Was there a significant amount of alcohol in your bloodstream when you wrote that?

 

[Nokones]

Was there a significant amount of alcohol in your bloodstream when you wrote that?

Nope, but I bet you buy your gas at Costco and use the cheapest off-brand oil too and buy cheap counterfeit crap from a big warehouse type operation just so you can save a buck immediately and that is probably where you got your Pandaland load range "C" tires.

 

[gek]

Was there a significant amount of alcohol in your bloodstream when you wrote that?

 

[Terrymo]

Nope, but I bet you buy your gas at Costco and use the cheapest off-brand oil too and buy cheap counterfeit crap from a big warehouse type operation just so you can save a buck immediately and that is probably where you got your Pandaland load range "C" tires.

Yeah @Ratbert and all your substandard “pandaland” AEV and Next Venture stuff. Always trying to save a buck.

 

[gek]

Yeah @Ratbert and all your substandard “pandaland” AEV and Next Venture stuff. Always trying to save a buck.

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[grimmjeeper]

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[Terrymo]

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Good morning, have You heard about our lord and savior, Amsoil?

I coat my load range G tires with Amsoil for less friction when I take the buggy lines. I had load range C tires in the past and while doing serious rock crawling, they melted and fell off. Load range G gets you home.

 

[gek]

I coat my load range G tires with Amsoil for less friction when I take the buggy lines. I had load range C tires in the past and while doing serious rock crawling, they melted and fell off. Load range G gets you home.

G's are gross. I make my own out of solid rubber from American rubber trees and I vacuum seal them to get all the air out for better traction. I call them Load Range U.S.A

 

[Terrymo]

G's are gross. I make my own out of solid rubber from American rubber trees and I vacuum seal them to get all the air out for better traction. I call them Load Range U.S.A

Hell yeah…plus you fill them with cage free nitrogen right!?!

 

[gek]

Hell yeah…plus you fill them with cage free nitrogen right!?!

Caged nitrogen, can't let that shit get away. I paid $1000 for it at my local dealership.

 

[3TV]

I actually have load range H tires. And I run them at 125 psi. They are on my Momentum 350G toy hauler. I haven't tried rock crawling with the toy hauler yet though. Maybe I should, LOL.

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