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WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? #1311231
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Who's using them and why?Single or double?
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I have a bent rim and need to replace,so looking at beadlock rims.Whatcha got??

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Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: hemi-itis] #1311232
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I put the weld v series on my car if u wanna see em come over...weld for safety purpose does not sell single beadlocks

Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: hemi-itis] #1311233
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I do...Wheels are Holeshot SunFlares and beadlocks are Champions.



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Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: hemi-itis] #1311234
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Al, beadlocks help grip the bead of the tire to make sure the tire doesn't slip on the wheel. Very good idea on a high powered drag car, but not for street use. As far as single or double, that really depends on wheel size, tire size, what kind of power you're putting down, etc. I use doubles, btw. Holeshot Penta Stars with Champion beadlocks.


Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: mark42202] #1311235
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where its cold and white durin...
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where its cold and white durin...
heres my new shoes. mine are double beadlocks by champion.

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Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: 2QUICK4U] #1311236
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Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: bigtimeauto] #1311237
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i ahve sander dbl beadlocks.

Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: ro23car] #1311238
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Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: go green] #1311239
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Al & Mark,you bought holeshot rims and had champion do the beadlock machining??I like the pentastars in those rims.


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Dean,they look slightly wadded up


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Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: hemi-itis] #1311241
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My car dont make enough power for doubles

Yes Holeshot wheel and beadlocks dont by Champion.


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Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: hemi-itis] #1311242
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Mark,why no street??I want to use E/T street bias tires and most of my miles are done in the street

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Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: hemi-itis] #1311243
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Maek,why no street??I want to use E/T street bias tires and most of my miles are done in the street




Al,

I've had 3-different street cars with single and double beadlocks from Sheppherd, Champion and now Weld with plenty of street driving/miles on them dating back to 7-8 yrs ago, no issues ever. Many others are doing it as well. My current street car has Weld Magnum wheels with Weld double beadlocks. Keep an eye on them and make sure you always re-torque the bolts according to design specs. You'll be fine on the street.


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Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: EvilB1Dart] #1311244
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Al, firstly I bought my Holeshots and they had the beadlocks done before they shipped them to me by Champion. Secondly, I should have worded it differently. It's not that they CAN'T be used on the street, but personally, my two rears with double beadlocks cost just north of $2000. You said you have a bent rim now. I cringe to think of one of my rears getting bent from driving on the street. Just my opinion, though, lol. I know you drive yours more on the street than anything, so your situation is a little different than mine. I would just be SUPER careful, just because of the cost. Nothing else.

Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: mark42202] #1311245
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So a single beadlock and screws on the inside or just get the doubles?My friend joe just bought these champ singles.

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Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: hemi-itis] #1311246
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Be aware they ad a fair amount of weight to the wheel. Really about the last place you want to ad it. But I guess if it is cheaper than replacing a bent wheel why not...I would keep an eye on the fasteners for sure if you plan on driving it.

As to the question of single or double. Be aware that certain width and offsets will interfere with rear brake calipers. If youhve discs on back.


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Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: hemi-itis] #1311247
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So a single beadlock and screws on the inside or just get the doubles?My friend joe just bought these champ singles.




Al,

The doubles cost more, but make it a little easier to remove/replace tires. Using the singles you have to still get that backside bead seated, but not hard to do. You'd be just fine with singles and screws. Your choice.

I assume your car has rear discs brakes? If you're gonna go with doubles make sure you inform the beadlock manufacturer what type rear brakes/calipers you are using. Some backside beadlocks will not clear the rear calipers (mainly the older style Wilwoods) without the backside beadlock inside area or calipers being slightly modified.

Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: EvilB1Dart] #1311248
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I use beadlocks but I don't think you would want to. Beadlocks are super heavy and expensive. Beadlock tires are heavy and expensive. It's one of those things that you think is neat till you get them. If I can't talk you out of them, get double beadlocks.


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I would like to get my Magnum 2.0's bead locked after watching a you tube video of a high horsepower 28x10.5 car without them almost pulling the tire right off of the rim at top end from the tire growth. Seems like different manufacturers have different specs as to what back spacing & off sets can be done. Guess i need to call Weld to verify if mine can be done or not.


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Re: WHO USES BEADLOCKS??? [Re: rickseeman] #1311250
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I use beadlocks but I don't think you would want to. Beadlocks are super heavy and expensive. Beadlock tires are heavy and expensive. It's one of those things that you think is neat till you get them. If I can't talk you out of them, get double beadlocks.




Beadlock tires???? I use the same tire either way. are they heavier yes, do you need them well maybe but they do make mounting a breeze, they clamp the tire better and they look cool as [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean].

Another thing i do is when i buy them from weld i get one set of rings polished and the ohter anodised so i can switch up the look. The dart ones have gold and ppolished rings my regal has black and polished.

Also, Mine were all existing wheels sent back to weld to get bead locked

here is a picture of my regal ones with black rings on the outside and polished on the inside:



and here is a picture of the dart ones we picked the gold this time around:



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