Simulated beadlock wheels in the winter ?

[Steph1]

Greetings guys,

I am in Canada where we have winter 4-5 months a year with the darn winter salt and abrasives. I am not one to switch tire season to season, hence why I run tires with extreme weather rating .

As the title implies, I am contemplating changing my Rubi upgraded wheels and seem to be attracted to wheels that are simulated beadlocks.

My question is directed at those that have hands-on experience with them in winter climates. My logic tells me to steer clear of them since salt would most likely pack in the ''bolts'' recesses and little recesses of such design wheels and start corroding the finish and bolts pretty bad.

Am I wrong to think this ?

The wheels I really like are the KMC KM544 MESA


Thanks for sharing your experience.

Steph

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[GATORB8]

I would consider choosing carefully. The simulated ring on our Raceline's creates a trough in between the ring and lip of the wheel, which tends to hold dirt/water (more noticeable on the spare).

May want to look at a set that either has a drain hole setup or one that does not have a recess behind the ring.

 

[Steph1]

I would consider choosing carefully. The simulated ring on our Raceline's creates a trough in between the ring and lip of the wheel, which tends to hold dirt/water (more noticeable on the spare).

May want to look at a set that either has a drain hole setup or one that does not have a recess behind the ring.

Thanks, the ones I am looking at dont seem to have an added ring. I believe the ''Bedlock'' is part of the wheel. But I may be wrong IDK.

 

[Cavs42]

I ran simulated beadlocks on my previous truck in Nova Scotia (read ALL THE SALT) with no issues related to the wheels. The aftermarket lug nuts I chose began to corrode, but my KMC RECON wheels had absolutely no issues.

 

[Steph1]

I ran simulated beadlocks on my previous truck in Nova Scotia (read ALL THE SALT) with no issues related to the wheels. The aftermarket lug nuts I chose began to corrode, but my KMC RECON wheels had absolutely no issues.

Ah great, that's awesome to hear. Would really like them, but don't need the added headache. Thanks.

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