How do these bead lock wheels work?

[Jeffhallphotos]

Can someone tell me how this works? I have to buy the actual beadlock ring correct? Then does that replace the beauty ring or does it go over the beadlock ring?? I am about to buy a set of these and powdercoat them and get them ready. Thanks in advance

 

[Cautionary Tale]

Beauty ring is a placeholder for beadlock ring. The beadlock ring will have many more studs and you can order them local dealer or online. Your state will have laws that make them (insert state)DOT legal or not legal. You then would need to mount, secure and balance them yourself or find a shop that does beadlocks.

After all that, you will be free to enjoy the perks of minimal tire psi

 

[Jeffhallphotos]

Ok so the beauty ring doesn’t get used after that right? And it will look like this?

 

[Cautionary Tale]

Ok so the beauty ring doesn’t get used after that right? And it will look like this?



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Correct. You'll want to keep beauty rings just in case you ever go back or sell it but won't need them for anything other than that.

 

[JS59]

I've never really done the serious offroad/rock crawling stuff - but wouldn't dual beadlocks be better? With the OEM wheels I think you only ensuring the outside bead doesn't come off. My guess is inner beadlocks wouldn't clear the brake calipers. What to the serious offroad guys use?

 

[Cautionary Tale]

I've never really done the serious offroad/rock crawling stuff - but wouldn't dual beadlocks be better? With the OEM wheels I think you only ensuring the outside bead doesn't come off. My guess is inner beadlocks wouldn't clear the brake calipers. What to the serious offroad guys use?

With standard beadlocks you can roll 3-10 psi (terrain dependent) and I've not seen anyone run dual rings (or haven't noticed). The outer ring has the clamp down so tire can't separate under the extreme low pressure loads and makes sand, mud, and rock traversal far more effortless.

The next decision becomes an air up solution when off trail. ARB pricey compressors break like the cheapies. There are scuba/air tank solutions that are pretty awesome too. Just don't try one of those electric ones they sell on Amazon, without a fire extinguisher handy (made for super light duty). It turns put the old bear was right, only we can prevent Forrest fires

 

[RAM-Ranch-MT]

all good points! Just a reminder that you cant "legally" run true beadlocks on the roads. OFrroad use only. so take that for what you will. Get in an accident with beadlocks on on public roads and you will be 100% at fault and no insurance will cover you. Not to mention alot more maintenance, you need to torque the rings frequently which is a hassle with a torque wrench. if you want to be legal you have to trailer the truck to the trail or flip the bead when you get to the trailhead. Not worth it IMO since i usually air these trucks down to 10-14 psi with it not being a rock crawler.

 

[matt35hr]

Can someone tell me how this works? I have to buy the actual beadlock ring correct? Then does that replace the beauty ring or does it go over the beadlock ring?? I am about to buy a set of these and powdercoat them and get them ready. Thanks in advance
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Well is this for looks or are you going to be doing hardcore offroading?
If for looks only i would highly recommend you just powdercoat the beauty ring...as you can see from the other posts in this thread running beadlocks on the street is ill advised...

 

[Jeffhallphotos]

Well is this for looks or are you going to be doing hardcore offroading?
If for looks only i would highly recommend you just powdercoat the beauty ring...as you can see from the other posts in this thread running beadlocks on the street is ill advised...

No this is for it all. I dont want to worry when I go in the dunes, rocks and all. I built my last Jeep and it was my daily driver and took it everywhere (Rubicon, snow, sand)

 

[Jeffhallphotos]

all good points! Just a reminder that you cant "legally" run true beadlocks on the roads. OFrroad use only. so take that for what you will. Get in an accident with beadlocks on on public roads and you will be 100% at fault and no insurance will cover you. Not to mention alot more maintenance, you need to torque the rings frequently which is a hassle with a torque wrench. if you want to be legal you have to trailer the truck to the trail or flip the bead when you get to the trailhead. Not worth it IMO since i usually air these trucks down to 10-14 psi with it not being a rock crawler.

I mean your right but that's a little extreme. I have had 2 Jeeps since 2018 and I ran beadlocks, 1 with 40's and 1 with 42's and I have never been cited or anything. Someone ran into me in an accident and nothing happened with insurance. I ran my beadlocks at 1 PSI in the snow and the traction was crazy. Will I be doing that in the RHO, no but its nice to go below what I can with a standard wheel when I want traction. It's not a hassle at all but I love the security of knowing I wont lose my bead when I am bombing it in the dunes or going over rocks. Worth it in my opinion, but thats just me.

I plan on putting a dual ARB compressor in the cab so I can air up anytime I want. This truck is capable of so much and I will make it to be even more!

 

[RAM-Ranch-MT]

I mean your right but that's a little extreme. I have had 2 Jeeps since 2018 and I ran beadlocks, 1 with 40's and 1 with 42's and I have never been cited or anything. Someone ran into me in an accident and nothing happened with insurance. I ran my beadlocks at 1 PSI in the snow and the traction was crazy. Will I be doing that in the RHO, no but its nice to go below what I can with a standard wheel when I want traction. It's not a hassle at all but I love the security of knowing I wont lose my bead when I am bombing it in the dunes or going over rocks. Worth it in my opinion, but thats just me.

I plan on putting a dual ARB compressor in the cab so I can air up anytime I want. This truck is capable of so much and I will make it to be even more!

Totally get it man! ive ran them too on road, just giving caution as manufacturers do, that it is not legal and you CAN potentially be held liable in an accident if they look into it more. Every single beadlock maker states that they are for offroad use only. so run them on road at your own risk!

 

[Cautionary Tale]

I mean your right but that's a little extreme. I have had 2 Jeeps since 2018 and I ran beadlocks, 1 with 40's and 1 with 42's and I have never been cited or anything. Someone ran into me in an accident and nothing happened with insurance. I ran my beadlocks at 1 PSI in the snow and the traction was crazy. Will I be doing that in the RHO, no but its nice to go below what I can with a standard wheel when I want traction. It's not a hassle at all but I love the security of knowing I wont lose my bead when I am bombing it in the dunes or going over rocks. Worth it in my opinion, but thats just me.

I plan on putting a dual ARB compressor in the cab so I can air up anytime I want. This truck is capable of so much and I will make it to be even more!

A few things

-Your Jeep was a thing of beauty and not sure how you parted with such a fine build.

-Insurance could deny the claim if they found your beadlocks contributed and you knew they weren't DOT approved BUT and this is a HUGE BUT, adjusters don't know about beadlocks and the ones that do certainly couldn't tell a real beadlock from a fake one, especially in a day where SOOOO many people are rocking faux beadlocks. For point of reference, I'm a hardcore product guy and got my independent adjust license a few years back and it was no where even remotely in any of the books I consumed or on the test. My adjuster buddy who's been doing it for 3 decades hadn't a clue what beadlocks were. Like many things, I'm sure in time that could change but I'd think quite unlikely.

-I almost went with dual ARB myself but several guys I know had them die and warranty hell with ARB. Did some research and found problem to be more systemic. The air tank systems are incredible, don't require power, always work and refills cost me $5 at scuba shop. My 2 cents but I like less points of failure, especially because I trek into parts where I don't usually see another soul.

 

[Jeffhallphotos]

A few things

-Your Jeep was a thing of beauty and not sure how you parted with such a fine build.

-Insurance could deny the claim if they found your beadlocks contributed and you knew they weren't DOT approved BUT and this is a HUGE BUT, adjusters don't know about beadlocks and the ones that do certainly couldn't tell a real beadlock from a fake one, especially in a day where SOOOO many people are rocking faux beadlocks. For point of reference, I'm a hardcore product guy and got my independent adjust license a few years back and it was no where even remotely in any of the books I consumed or on the test. My adjuster buddy who's been doing it for 3 decades hadn't a clue what beadlocks were. Like many things, I'm sure in time that could change but I'd think quite unlikely.

-I almost went with dual ARB myself but several guys I know had them die and warranty hell with ARB. Did some research and found problem to be more systemic. The air tank systems are incredible, don't require power, always work and refills cost me $5 at scuba shop. My 2 cents but I like less points of failure, especially because I trek into parts where I don't usually see another soul.

I am going to wait for the brushless ARB compressors. I am sponsored by Baja Designs and many others and I am working on ARB, I just love the fact that I dont have to refill anything, they just work. But those tanks refill FAST!!!!!

 

[Cautionary Tale]

I am going to wait for the brushless ARB compressors. I am sponsored by Baja Designs and many others and I am working on ARB, I just love the fact that I dont have to refill anything, they just work. But those tanks refill FAST!!!!!

That be nice. You partial sponsored or full? I always love hearing about the guys that have time to lend their ride and time to every auto show, function, photo shoot and on and on.

My wife sponsors me now and her only terms are I keep the free time for her and kids, lol

 

[RAM-Ranch-MT]

I am going to wait for the brushless ARB compressors. I am sponsored by Baja Designs and many others and I am working on ARB, I just love the fact that I dont have to refill anything, they just work. But those tanks refill FAST!!!!!

i am also waiting on these compressors! im either going to mount in the floor boxes in the cab or on molle panels in the bed! Those things push air! have the older one on one of my rock crawlers