Are beadlocks really worth it?

[DrDmoney]

I'm intrigued. These seem like a great item to throw in the toolbag.

They are, I have 2 of them in my tire goodies bag for trail repairs.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

first, that's a great photo. I'd like to hit up holy cross one of these days but probably not until I get 33's and my suspension a little better set up.

Second...I saw these on a youtube vid the other day, might have solved your problem without beadlocks.

Great thing to carry, I have been neglecting ordering them for years but I finally just ordered a set. Got a trip to Johnson Valley coming up, good timing. Thanks for the post reminding me!!

 

[Vinman]

A wheeling buddy of mine had a set of Pro Comp beadlocks and after repeatedly losing beads he complained to Pro Comp. They advised him the lowest pressure they recommend was 14 psi.

 

[strumble8]

These would have prevented your broken valve stem on Holy Cross as well @jjvw

 

[Jerry Bransford]

A wheeling buddy of mine had a set of Pro Comp beadlocks and after repeatedly losing beads he complained to Pro Comp. They advised him the lowest pressure they recommend was 14 psi.

When did ProComp start making beadlocks? Or do you mean fake looks like a beadlock?

 

[Vinman]

When did ProComp start making beadlocks? Or do you mean fake looks like a beadlock?

You had me second guessing myself but these were the wheels
https://www.procompusa.com/eSearch....imary&Ntt=Pro Comp Buy 3 Get 1 Free Promotion

 

[Jerry Bransford]

You had me second guessing myself but these were the wheels
https://www.procompusa.com/eSearch....imary&Ntt=Pro Comp Buy 3 Get 1 Free Promotion

Yep that's a beadlock, I'll be darned. With a lowest recommended air pressure of 14 pzi. ProComp, for when you're only kidding.

 

[MallCrawlOnTons]

Yep that's a beadlock, I'll be darned. With a lowest recommended air pressure of 14 pzi. ProComp, for when you're only kidding.

Waiting for Chris to reply with the “they are all made in the same Chinese factory” comment.

I’ve seen a few trucks on procomp beadlocks sitting on a podium after ultra 4....I have my doubt some Indian customer support rep was being factual about the 14psi comment.

 

[Vinman]

Waiting for Chris to reply with the “they are all made in the same Chinese factory” comment.

I’ve seen a few trucks on procomp beadlocks sitting on a podium after ultra 4....I have my doubt some Indian customer support rep was being factual about the 14psi comment.

My buddy couldn’t keep the beads on the Pro Comps at 12 psi.

 

[Plumber1]

first, that's a great photo. I'd like to hit up holy cross one of these days but probably not until I get 33's and my suspension a little better set up.

Second...I saw these on a youtube vid the other day, might have solved your problem without beadlocks.

I have had these in my toll bag for a couple years now, after a guy in front of me had steel valve stems and broke 3 out of 4. My valve stems are tucked in so I have not had nay problems

 

[DrDmoney]

wow I've never seen those before. I might invest in them shortly.

They are cheap insurance

 

[Thunderhead]

Anyone who asks this question doesn’t need them. On a recent trip on the Con, we had 10 vehicles, 3 had bead locks 7 without, 3 or 4 of those lost beads. You will know if you need them.

I thought only 2 lost beads, Brian and Scott

 

[jjvw]

These would have prevented your broken valve stem on Holy Cross as well @jjvw

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Those are interesting. Discount Tire wouldn't know what to do with them.

 

[DrDmoney]

I thought only 2 lost beads, Brian and Scott

That’s odd cause I remember someone pushing a bead on a rock and letting some air out While I was spotting them.

 

[Thunderhead]

That’s odd cause I remember someone pushing a bead on a rock and letting some air out While I was spotting them.

Umm well pissing some air is different than loosing a bead ?

edited; you guys on 35’s and bead locks sure do have long memories. Too bad it’s probably:::::::: sorry I’m drinking. I was totally going to age discriminate

 

[reddvltj]

Although it may not be a huge issue as this article does point out but there are some legal considerations you might want to look into before buying bead locks if your jeep spends more time on road than off.... Just food for thought....
http://www.liftlaws.com/are_beadlocks_street_legal.htm
I also found these that are DOT compliant...
https://www.4wd.com/p/hutchinson-d-o-t-beadlock-wheels/6735

 

[DrDmoney]

Umm well pissing some air is different than loosing a bead ?

LOL True, good thing you stopped.

 

[Thunderhead]

LOL True, good thing you stopped.

Don't re-read that

 

[DrDmoney]

Don't re-read that

Too late

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Although it may not be a huge issue as this article does point out but there are some legal considerations you might want to look into before buying bead locks if your jeep spends more time on road than off.... Just food for thought....
http://www.liftlaws.com/are_beadlocks_street_legal.htm
I also found these that are DOT compliant...
https://www.4wd.com/p/hutchinson-d-o-t-beadlock-wheels/6735

Did you fully read your first link? Not to mention there's no such thing as federal DOT compliant wheel. They don't certify wheels and they have no regulations or laws against them. The only two state DOTs that have made beadlock wheels illegal for use on the street are Utah and New Jersey.