Jeepeto Needs New Wheels (Help me pick!)

[Jeepeto]

On our recent venture out west we lost a few bolts on the OE Xtreme Recon beadlock wheels on day one and had to make an emergency pit stop in Colorado that involved some begging, and some breaking down of our wheels in a Big O'Tire parking lot so they could mount the tires in a "normal" fashion on the wheels. Problem is, the wheels aren't wide enough to be within spec for the 37's unless they're mounted as beadlocks. That combined with the fact that one of my wheels isn't even machined correctly from the factory (the bolts bottom out before the ring seats) and it may be time for a new set of wheels for Jeepeto.

Option 1:
I've always liked the look of the KMC Machete. Does anyone here have any long term experience with them? Do they suffer the same issues of breaking bolts? I'm sure its more hardware and maintenance related, but I'm less than impressed with the Mopar beadlocks, and would like to have confidence in my wheels, so if they're going to be problematic it's a non starter. I do like the idea of a sacrificial beadlock ring on these for those scrapes and bumps they will inevitably face on trail.

Option 2:
Beadgrip tech from Method wheels looks promising. I have moved away from big trails these days in favor of "overland" style trails (still some wheeling here and there when it presents itself, just not chasing it) The added bead grip protection might be enough to confidently air down to low teens or single digits for ride quality while having a no maintenance wheel set which sounds fantastic. Anyone have experience with these? Anyone with pics would be awesome!

Option 3:
I'm open to suggestions. Doesn't have to be beadlock/beadgrip, although I do like the idea of having something there to help keep the bead.

Thanks in advance!

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[GATORB8]

I was gonna say get whatever @wibornz has a half million miles on, but looks like the ATX Slabs are no more.

 

[Jeepeto]

I was gonna say get whatever @wibornz has a half million miles on, but looks like the ATX Slabs are no more.

Tough lookin wheel for sure ?

 

[rdfact]

Icon makes an "Innerlock" that uses pins to keep the tire on the wheel.

https://iconvehicledynamics.com/innerlock/



Nate at Dirt Lifestyle (YouTube) has the Method bead locks and apparently went to 0 PSI in some snow wheeling in his Taco.

 

[GATORB8]

It's nice that the Machete's have the rim drains.

Raceline Rynos have a similiar spoke with solid rings.

 

[AnnDee4444]

Option 3:
I'm open to suggestions. Doesn't have to be beadlock/beadgrip, although I do like the idea of having something there to help keep the bead.

Sorry, I had to do it.

 

[Jtaugner]

Method 706's get my vote.. and $271 a wheel. I do like the Icon Rebound Pro's, but having 16 different places for a air leak per wheel have somewhat swayed me.

 

[Jeepeto]

@rdfact

Icon makes an "Innerlock" that uses pins to keep the tire on the wheel.

I forgot about those! I’ll definitely be looking ?

https://iconvehicledynamics.com/innerlock/



Nate at Dirt Lifestyle (YouTube) has the Method bead locks and apparently went to 0 PSI in some snow wheeling in his Taco.

I’m assuming you’re talking about the bead grip methods? That’s impressive if so

 

[Jeepeto]

It's nice that the Machete's have the rim drains.

Raceline Rynos have a similiar spoke with solid rings.

100%, mine fill up with water, probably part of the reason the steel bolts failed

 

[Jeepeto]

Sorry, I had to do it.

Sold!

If you’ve find em cheap enough I’ll put em on and break em for the lulz ?

 

[Jeepeto]

Method 706's get my vote.. and $271 a wheel. I do like the Icon Rebound Pro's, but having 16 different places for a air leak per wheel have somewhat swayed me.

I like the bronze 706 too, I’m curious to see a set on a JL, the look changes a lot with offset but the one in the pic is nice ?

 

[AnnDee4444]

Sold!

If you’ve find em cheap enough I’ll put em on and break em for the lulz ?

You won't have to worry about the bead if it's also the sidewall...

 

[failsafe306]

I have the Method 702 bead locks. I run them at 10-12 psi with my 35’s and never had them loose a bead or burp air.

 

[Craigger]

On our recent venture out west we lost a few bolts on the OE Xtreme Recon beadlock wheels on day one and had to make an emergency pit stop in Colorado that involved some begging, and some breaking down of our wheels in a Big O'Tire parking lot so they could mount the tires in a "normal" fashion on the wheels. Problem is, the wheels aren't wide enough to be within spec for the 37's unless they're mounted as beadlocks. That combined with the fact that one of my wheels isn't even machined correctly from the factory (the bolts bottom out before the ring seats) and it may be time for a new set of wheels for Jeepeto.

Option 1:
I've always liked the look of the KMC Machete. Does anyone here have any long term experience with them? Do they suffer the same issues of breaking bolts? I'm sure its more hardware and maintenance related, but I'm less than impressed with the Mopar beadlocks, and would like to have confidence in my wheels, so if they're going to be problematic it's a non starter. I do like the idea of a sacrificial beadlock ring on these for those scrapes and bumps they will inevitably face on trail.

Option 2:
Beadgrip tech from Method wheels looks promising. I have moved away from big trails these days in favor of "overland" style trails (still some wheeling here and there when it presents itself, just not chasing it) The added bead grip protection might be enough to confidently air down to low teens or single digits for ride quality while having a no maintenance wheel set which sounds fantastic. Anyone have experience with these? Anyone with pics would be awesome!

Option 3:
I'm open to suggestions. Doesn't have to be beadlock/beadgrip, although I do like the idea of having something there to help keep the bead.

Thanks in advance!

That's really unfortunate because I was planning on going down the same route (Mopar beadlocks). I currently have the beauty rings and I don't like how the bolts stick out - I've already mangled a few. I'll probably end up going with the KMC beadlocks (ouch $$$). I wonder if I'll get any money for my very scratched-up Mopar beadlock-capable wheels? Maybe I can advertise them as "instant street cred" ?

 

[Jeepeto]

That's really unfortunate because I was planning on going down the same route (Mopar beadlocks). I currently have the beauty rings and I don't like how the bolts stick out - I've already mangled a few. I'll probably end up going with the KMC beadlocks (ouch $$$). I wonder if I'll get any money for my very scratched-up Mopar beadlock-capable wheels? Maybe I can advertise them as "instant street cred" ?

I’ve got some functional rings I’ll sell ya if you wanna try with some better hardware. They’re pre scratched for extra street cred ?

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