DMC1
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Sounds like the start of a new thread. “Daily & Weekends”Daily & Weekends
Sounds like the start of a new thread. “Daily & Weekends”Daily & Weekends
What happens if you get a flat, are they easy to repair? Will any tire shop fix them? Does it cost more or less than "normal" wheels?Yes, they come with a plastic simulated ring that protects the secondary lip used for real bead lock ring......Yeah... a little steep, but still a lot cheaper than kmc machetes..... lol...
You can do it yourself, but it’s a pain in the ass. Some tire shops will do them, but it’s best to use a 4x4 shop. And it cost more to have them mounted and balanced, because it’s best to have them road force balanced. So if the road force number is to high, they have to take tire back off and spin it 180 degrees. The bolts in the ring have to be torqued in a certain sequence so that’s what makes it so time consuming, which is why it cost more.What happens if you get a flat, are they easy to repair? Will any tire shop fix them? Does it cost more or less than "normal" wheels?
Well it took me since you posted this on Thursday to get my order to go thru but I finally did. Had to switch from the iPad to the desktop it was very strange but thanks for posting the quote these mirrors are just too good looking.https://www.carolinametalmasters.co...mm-jl-side-mirrors-with-1-ball-mount-solution
They just sent out an email with a discount code today: Stim19
Sounds like an unnecessary hassle, why go to all that trouble. If you get the right wheels you don't need to worry about beads breaking, right?You can do it yourself, but it’s a pain in the ass. Some tire shops will do them, but it’s best to use a 4x4 shop. And it cost more to have them mounted and balanced, because it’s best to have them road force balanced. So if the road force number is to high, they have to take tire back off and spin it 180 degrees. The bolts in the ring have to be torqued in a certain sequence so that’s what makes it so time consuming, which is why it cost more.
Bead locks give you the opportunity to air down for better traction, without worrying about popping a bead. If you don’t think this is necessary, and it’s to much hassle, then maybe they’re not for you. We wheel every weekend and sometimes after work during the week, use my rig more off road than on. For me they work great, and is worth the trouble.Sounds like an unnecessary hassle, why go to all that trouble. If you get the right wheels you don't need to worry about beads breaking, right?
Thanks, I'm new to this so still learning. I won't be rock climbing so, don't plan to ever air down. However, I do plan to explore some serious trails.Bead locks give you the opportunity to air down for better traction, without worrying about popping a bead. If you don’t think this is necessary, and it’s to much hassle, then maybe they’re not for you. We wheel every weekend and sometimes after work during the week, use my rig more off road than on. For me they work great, and is worth the trouble.
Your amber LEDs look good. Did you find them in a diameter that didn’t need the holes to be drilled out?Changed out the lights on one of my roam side steps while the kids was taking a nap. We shall see when I can do the other side lol.