converting to beadlock wheels
09-28-2011, 09:47 AM
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converting to beadlock wheels
Has anyone converted their existing wheels to beadlock.
I have the 17" alum wheels from the dealer. I like how they look and was thinking of converting them .
What do you think.
I was also wondering if it would be posible to get inner tubes instead? Do they still make them?
I have the 17" alum wheels from the dealer. I like how they look and was thinking of converting them .
What do you think.
I was also wondering if it would be posible to get inner tubes instead? Do they still make them?
09-28-2011, 01:07 PM
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Yup, Stauns would be the best bet as they need the least modifications to the rims. Converting an alloy rim to beadlock is not easy. At $300 each, the AEVs are a good deal.
09-28-2011, 03:03 PM
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A beadlock is a nice wheel allows me to run low tire pressure on the trail for better traction, But they are more labor intensive. Every month I go around and retorque the ring bolts as they like to loosen up. I run the ATX Slab, about $327-425 per wheel.
I would not convert a non-beadlock to a beadlock tho, IMO your better off buying them already made. Just feels safer. Now if your not going to use them on a daily driver or long periods of fast heavy driving I say go for it! But if your going to run them on the street invest in some already made.
I would not convert a non-beadlock to a beadlock tho, IMO your better off buying them already made. Just feels safer. Now if your not going to use them on a daily driver or long periods of fast heavy driving I say go for it! But if your going to run them on the street invest in some already made.
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