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Fake beadlocks...who sells?

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Old 12-11-2008 | 06:53 PM
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Default Fake beadlocks...who sells?

Looking to find mfgs that have replaceable rings. I am aware of Mickey Thompson, are there any others?
Old 12-11-2008 | 07:06 PM
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Here are mine. They are Pro Comps.

Old 12-12-2008 | 08:14 AM
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Why? That's sort of like putting a Rubi decal on the hood of an X or Sahara
Old 12-12-2008 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 101gargoyles
Why? That's sort of like putting a Rubi decal on the hood of an X or Sahara
Not really, the decals have no functionality, while the "fake beadlocks" protect your rims from rock/tree scratches, dents, and dings. My rubi wheels are scratched to hell already, Im buying the same procomp as above for that reason.
Old 12-12-2008 | 08:56 AM
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Why not just put real bead locks on?
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Real beadlocks are illegal on public roads.
Old 12-12-2008 | 09:08 AM
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thought they where also , but i found out they arent. just not dot approved.
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I know the laws in alberta state that if your rims require maintenance, they are illegal. Maybe different laws down south.
Old 12-12-2008 | 09:29 AM
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What they said. I am not really happy with the selection of fakes with replaceable rings, so I might just go AEV like I originally plannned....but then tried to save some money.
Old 12-12-2008 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by PONCH
Why not just put real bead locks on?
They look just as good, offer great rim and valve stem protection. Anyone that has cut a valve stem on the trail knows how bad that suck.

No they are not as good as true beadlocks when aired down.

I would love to get a set Walker Evans.
But i could also get Staun beadlocks that go in side the tire and lock both beads.


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