Which Beadlocks are best??? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

CRZR45 · 10-22-2002, 05:52 PM

I am looking for some input on which Beadlocks are working good for people and which ones to stay away from????I just got a new set of 37"MTR'S and want an aluminum beadlock rim 15x10 or 15x8??? I have heard from some that you need a certain # of bolts to work better?

kling-on · 10-22-2002, 06:02 PM

32 bolts the more the better my 18 bolts break all the time also get the ones with no head i think avalanche makes a trail ready ring that is cool

wngrog · 10-22-2002, 06:08 PM

For rockcrawling and slow (under 70 mph) speeds the 18 bolt beadlocks are fine.

The reason folks break the 18 bolt is that they overtighten the bolts. Mine are at 12 lbs and they never break, however when I first got them I torqued them hard and the first time I went on the road the tires expanded and busted 1/2 the bolts on one of my wheels.

I properly torqued them after I fixed my boo boo and have not had problems since.

I have had MRT 18's for 2 years and they still look great, and have held up to SERIOUS abuse.

I recently purchased some Trailready Beadlocks so I can be as cool as Mace

kling-on · 10-22-2002, 06:20 PM

broke mine off when the ring folded on a rock and broke it... dont drive it on the road mine are cheap king steel though...[IMG]http://[/IMG]

Jason M · 10-23-2002, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wngrog

I recently purchased some Trailready Beadlocks so I can be as cool as Mace

Keep in mind that I have heard of some delivery issues with the TR's. Nolen, have you got yours yet?

Although they are very nice

SpaceGhost · 10-23-2002, 07:07 AM

Aluminum is sweet to look at, and maybe lighter but it's hard to beat steel for durability. MRT's are the most affordable and their new ring and bolts are very cool. Like Nolan said 18 is plenty just don't overtighten them.

I also have a set of TR/Avalanche's on steel wheels. They do look cool (Jason

) but the ring is flat with no surface to center the tire, for the $$ seems that would be standard. Maybe they have changed their design, mine are a year old or so. BTW, the MRT's don't center the tire either, but where else can you achieve this level of bling-bling........................

Jason M · 10-23-2002, 07:25 AM

The TR's do center the bead on the rim itself. There is a very thick inner centering ring. the outer ring is flat... But is very thick and strong..

krcruiser · 10-23-2002, 08:19 AM

I have Champion rims with 37 MTRs and this works but it is spendy...If I was only gonna do off highway travel only and a38 -42 swamper I would go Rockstomper.

Shipwreck · 10-23-2002, 10:55 AM

I also have Champions, but instead of buying them outright, I had my Eagle 589s converted. If you already own a set of aluminum rims that you are happy with, this might be an option for you. When I had mine done several years ago it was about $90 per rim. I dropped them off at Milan's place personally and picked them up a week later with cash and no receipt though...

$137.50 advertised now.

If you are using these on daily driver I would definitely get a beadlock with an inner ring that centers the tire. Balancing a tire for street or freeway use will be much easier.
-ckp

Medusa · 10-23-2002, 12:52 PM

SpaceGhost definitely has the bling-bling rims. I think mine are just plain funky.Certainly different than all others. Made by Aggressive Offroad.

rustycruiser · 10-23-2002, 01:18 PM

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...threadid=87017

gunracer1 · 10-23-2002, 01:41 PM

i am swapping all my stuff over to hummer rims. they are the best. locks both sides and less bolts to torque all the time. now if i can find a set of 42 or 44 to fit some 16.5s i will be rollin. mike

freds40 · 10-23-2002, 04:34 PM

I just called High Impact about their 32 bolt black steel bead locks. Killer price. I believe these are the wheels that they reviewed on the Pirate home page. Sweet price, give 'em a call.

CRZR45 · 10-23-2002, 09:11 PM

Thanks for all the imput. There are endless choices out there. I have a set of 37x12.5x15 Goodyear MTR's and want them to be safe on the freeway, minimal re-torq of bolts. Leaning toward hummer locks. Where do I get a set? The Rock stompers looked sweeeet! I want to buy the right and best ones the first time..

wngrog · 10-24-2002, 11:18 AM

Hey Mace,

My TR's shipped excatly when they said they would...3 weeks with custom backspacing.

If I had ordered standard BS, they would have shipped immediatly.

Just an FYI....

gunracer1 · 10-24-2002, 01:11 PM

the hummers only come in 16.5 rim size.

10-22-2002, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
CRZR45 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8764 Location: Shell Beach, CA Posts: 80	Which Beadlocks are best??? I am looking for some input on which Beadlocks are working good for people and which ones to stay away from????I just got a new set of 37"MTR'S and want an aluminum beadlock rim 15x10 or 15x8??? I have heard from some that you need a certain # of bolts to work better? __________________ 1967 Fj45 bobbed Lwb, TBI 350, SOA 4WDB F/R Locker Etc...1984 HJ47 Troop Carrier/Diesel, 1974 FJ56 Japanese Fire Engine.

10-22-2002, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
kling-on Kool Arrow Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13666 Location: pimpin parts in San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,827	32 bolts the more the better my 18 bolts break all the time also get the ones with no head i think avalanche makes a trail ready ring that is cool __________________ 82 FJ60 5.3, 4L60E, SOA, 35's, 456's, lockrights, ARB bull & side bars and warn 12k 85FJ60 SOLD 82BJ42 3B,H55, Fj60 p/s.... And a boat load of parts in the garage GIT-R-DONE!!!! low riders want SWITCHES... 4 wheelers want SHIFTERS

10-22-2002, 06:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 22,057 Blog Entries: 4	For rockcrawling and slow (under 70 mph) speeds the 18 bolt beadlocks are fine. The reason folks break the 18 bolt is that they overtighten the bolts. Mine are at 12 lbs and they never break, however when I first got them I torqued them hard and the first time I went on the road the tires expanded and busted 1/2 the bolts on one of my wheels. I properly torqued them after I fixed my boo boo and have not had problems since. I have had MRT 18's for 2 years and they still look great, and have held up to SERIOUS abuse. I recently purchased some Trailready Beadlocks so I can be as cool as Mace __________________ Nolen Grogan 1997 FZJ-80 Land Cruiser, 37's 2010 RZR-4 www.cottonlandcruisers.com www.rockmidgetphotography.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

10-22-2002, 06:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
kling-on Kool Arrow Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13666 Location: pimpin parts in San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,827	broke mine off when the ring folded on a rock and broke it... dont drive it on the road mine are cheap king steel though...[IMG]http://[/IMG] __________________ 82 FJ60 5.3, 4L60E, SOA, 35's, 456's, lockrights, ARB bull & side bars and warn 12k 85FJ60 SOLD 82BJ42 3B,H55, Fj60 p/s.... And a boat load of parts in the garage GIT-R-DONE!!!! low riders want SWITCHES... 4 wheelers want SHIFTERS

10-23-2002, 07:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
SpaceGhost Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1599 Location: Indianapolis, IN. Home of the Brickyard 400, Indy 500, and USGP! Posts: 1,557	MRT 18 bolt................. Aluminum is sweet to look at, and maybe lighter but it's hard to beat steel for durability. MRT's are the most affordable and their new ring and bolts are very cool. Like Nolan said 18 is plenty just don't overtighten them. I also have a set of TR/Avalanche's on steel wheels. They do look cool (Jason ) but the ring is flat with no surface to center the tire, for the $$ seems that would be standard. Maybe they have changed their design, mine are a year old or so. BTW, the MRT's don't center the tire either, but where else can you achieve this level of bling-bling........................ __________________ Mike "SpaceGhost" Smythe R U gettin' it? UROC Team #180 running: BFG's 37" Krawlers, Gordon Beadlocks, HP60's, T-Max w/Blue Diamond Rope, Green Filters, Marlin's ToyBox, 3.8 Atlas II, and "I got the shaft from Jesse" but I couldn't have done without Badlands Machine Shop (765-762-2981)!

10-23-2002, 07:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jason M Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5286 Location: Vegas Posts: 9,827	The TR's do center the bead on the rim itself. There is a very thick inner centering ring. the outer ring is flat... But is very thick and strong.. __________________ DEAR MADAM: THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT ORDER FROM OUR SEX TOYS WEBSITE. YOU'VE REQUESTED THE LARGE RED VIBRATOR AS FEATURED ON OUR WALL DISPLAY. PLEASE SELECT ANOTHER ITEM. THAT'S OUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER

10-23-2002, 08:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
krcruiser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6167 Location: Ventura County Ca Posts: 331	I have Champion rims with 37 MTRs and this works but it is spendy...If I was only gonna do off highway travel only and a38 -42 swamper I would go Rockstomper.

10-23-2002, 10:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Shipwreck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1320 Location: Saratoga Slums, CA Posts: 374	I also have Champions, but instead of buying them outright, I had my Eagle 589s converted. If you already own a set of aluminum rims that you are happy with, this might be an option for you. When I had mine done several years ago it was about $90 per rim. I dropped them off at Milan's place personally and picked them up a week later with cash and no receipt though... $137.50 advertised now. If you are using these on daily driver I would definitely get a beadlock with an inner ring that centers the tire. Balancing a tire for street or freeway use will be much easier. -ckp __________________ PMC TLCA #4695 '75 FJ40 '97 FZJ80 Jack's Dad.

10-23-2002, 12:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Medusa Old Rock Doc Join Date: May 2000 Member # 915 Location: Fargher Lake FrankenCruiser Lab Posts: 1,649	SpaceGhost definitely has the bling-bling rims. I think mine are just plain funky.Certainly different than all others. Made by Aggressive Offroad. Attached Images __________________ Got Rice?

10-23-2002, 01:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
rustycruiser Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8642 Location: Baltimore. Maryland Posts: 1,063	http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...threadid=87017

10-23-2002, 01:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
gunracer1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7412 Location: ft worth texas, aguilar colorado Posts: 3,564	i am swapping all my stuff over to hummer rims. they are the best. locks both sides and less bolts to torque all the time. now if i can find a set of 42 or 44 to fit some 16.5s i will be rollin. mike __________________ i would rather be spanking the monkey offroad 99 Durango sitting on tons and fortys

10-23-2002, 04:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
freds40 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14437 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 2,646	I just called High Impact about their 32 bolt black steel bead locks. Killer price. I believe these are the wheels that they reviewed on the Pirate home page. Sweet price, give 'em a call.

10-23-2002, 09:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
CRZR45 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8764 Location: Shell Beach, CA Posts: 80	Thanks for all the imput. There are endless choices out there. I have a set of 37x12.5x15 Goodyear MTR's and want them to be safe on the freeway, minimal re-torq of bolts. Leaning toward hummer locks. Where do I get a set? The Rock stompers looked sweeeet! I want to buy the right and best ones the first time.. __________________ 1967 Fj45 bobbed Lwb, TBI 350, SOA 4WDB F/R Locker Etc...1984 HJ47 Troop Carrier/Diesel, 1974 FJ56 Japanese Fire Engine.

10-24-2002, 11:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 22,057 Blog Entries: 4	Hey Mace, My TR's shipped excatly when they said they would...3 weeks with custom backspacing. If I had ordered standard BS, they would have shipped immediatly. Just an FYI.... __________________ Nolen Grogan 1997 FZJ-80 Land Cruiser, 37's 2010 RZR-4 www.cottonlandcruisers.com www.rockmidgetphotography.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

10-24-2002, 01:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
gunracer1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7412 Location: ft worth texas, aguilar colorado Posts: 3,564	the hummers only come in 16.5 rim size. __________________ i would rather be spanking the monkey offroad 99 Durango sitting on tons and fortys

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