How often would you need to check the tightness on the beadlock if not every 2 weeks? What beadlocks do you run and how low have you aired down with them on? Do you notice a pretty massive difference with beadlocks vs normal wheel/tires aired down?
Beadlock question
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How often would you need to check the tightness on the beadlock if not every 2 weeks? What beadlocks do you run and how low have you aired down with them on? Do you notice a pretty massive difference with beadlocks vs normal wheel/tires aired down?
Also how do you like your STTs? I was nearly sold on BFG km3s since I had km2s on a prior jeep but the reviews for the STTs changed my mind. Pretty excited to test them out.
I have Raceline Monster Beadlocks. I typically air down to 7.5. In snow I might go down to 4-6. You don’t have to tighten them every two weeks. I use blue loctite for anti-corrosion and for what loctite does. Torque to 200in-lb. G2G. I’ve had them about a year, and I just take a good look at the bolts periodically and I’ve never had an issue.
Get 17’s. 16’s are uncommon. You’ll have far more choices with 17’s and you’ll have more stability.
I have been airing my tires down to 8psi for almost the entire the ten years I have owned the Jeep without beadlocks and only losing a bead a small handful of times. My recent switch to Coyote internal beadlocks was largely for reasons other than knocking tires off the beads.
I run these and according to them they are DOT Approved
Per there website. "Rock Monster internal double beadlock wheels are military grade adapted for civilian use. Street Legal – DOT Approved. Once Rock Monster wheels are installed, switching from on-road to off-road use and back again, in just a few minutes, is as easy as decreasing or increasing tire air pressure through your standard air valve stem or an available central tire inflation system."
Then Hutchinson can provide the DOT approval process they went through.
My LJ has the beadlocks and I check my wheels, and everything else, every oil change. However, I'm on the obsessive-compulsive side. The current beadlocks are Vision wheels, but I've run Raceline and Walker Evans as well. Unless you do a lot of hardcore wheeling, you're not going to notice a big difference with beadlocks.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/VSW-S2669
FWIW, I run a set of JL wheels, non-beadlock, on my TJ for wheeling and air them down to 9 -10 psi with no issues, other than beating the crap out of them. Those get swapped out for a set of daily driver wheels and tires. If you look at the yellow markings, you'll see why I'm a bit compulsive!
If you ever sell your rig the next owner will be so stoked. I’m jealous of your obsessive nature because that thing looks clean! Thanks for your input!
What are the requirements and what is the DOT approval process?
Reseating a bead is a 10 minute job with very little effort.
@jjvw is right, it's not a big deal even with only moderate air (I've used a single can ARB, a viaair, etc). Jack it up, start the air, and wiggle/squeeze to get the seal close. If it's really bad, pour some water on the bead to help fill the gaps.
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