Looking for new wheels

[homebrew]

So I want to upgrade to 37s when my current 35s wear out, I am looking at wheels and really like the look and functionality of the beadlock wheels. If im going to pony up for beadlocks they better be functional. With that, Real beadlocks aren't DOT approved, is this an issue with tire dealers mounting rubber to them? Any issues with street driving/balancing? And lastly recommendations please.

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[Dkretden]

So I want to upgrade to 37s when my current 35s wear out, I am looking at wheels and really like the look and functionality of the beadlock wheels. If im going to pony up for beadlocks they better be functional. With that, Real beadlocks aren't DOT approved, is this an issue with tire dealers mounting rubber to them? Any issues with street driving/balancing? And lastly recommendations please.

It is my understanding that a LOT of tire shops will NOT mount beadlocks. You should likely call around your area to see which shops will mount them before you buy them. Good luck!

 

[blnewt]

It is my understanding that a LOT of tire shops will NOT mount beadlocks. You should likely call around your area to see which shops will mount them before you buy them. Good luck!

What about the dealer mounting them if you go with Mopar beadlock wheels, would they do it since it's a Mopar factory part?

 

[sundevil827]

I suppose the first question is why do you want them? (Rhetorical, but you've gotta know why!)


If you just like the look, but don't have a need, or want to deal with occasional hassle that goes with them (yes, many tire shops don't want to be bothered.) then why not take a look at some simulated beadlocks? Is most of your driving on pavement, or are you doing a significant amount of off-road that you want to be running a MT?

Again, you'll get a ton of opinions, and listen to 'em all and make your call. For my money, my first choice was Trail Ready Beadlocks. Significant rock ring, and I believe that they were the only (at least one of few) who were doing their wheels here in the U.S. They aren't cheap, but on the trail, I've never seen anyone who has them complain. The reason I didn't go with them, is that I understand they have had some issues with the foundry that they were working with, and that's caused them to move, and I haven't seen forged 17" available since probably end of last year. Last couple of times I checked with them they said late April, but today their website appeared to be down or under maintenance. That makes me a little nervous, but if they are available when you are looking, I'd say they are worth a good look.

My second choice, and what I ended up going with was Raceline. Not a ton of feedback, since they are just going on, but I was impressed by the thick rock ring, and I like the fact that they look fairly easy to clean. There are others out there, like a few of the KMC's, that have a bunch of nooks and cranny's, and are going to require more effort to clean out. Small detail sure, but it mattered to me.

I looked at the AEV (I prefer the matte finish on Raceline to the glossy I saw on the AEV), I wanted to add a second, rapid air down valve, and again the KMC didn't have a great place to do it (easy enough to do, but the curves just made it not look quite right to me...)

Once they are on, no worries with driving on the street, but ultimately, pick what work for you, and set your criteria for what matters and what you really want.

 

[Carlton]

None of the major chains will mount them. Most small shops won't either. The dealership will mount the mopar wheels in the non-beadlock setting.

Beadlocks require upkeep and regular torque checks of the hundreds of bolts. If you don't need beadlocks I would suggest going with a regular wheel.

 

[Goin2drt]

I did one of the only actual DOT approved beadlocks, Hutchinson. I did get an after market tire shop to do them and so did another guy on here. There is a YouTube video and you could mount them yourself and then you just need them balanced.

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