TrailReady simulated beadlocks (talk me out of it)

[Hackyman]

Looking for 17" wheel options in 5x5.5, with correct backspace (4"?)

Trail ready and raceline beadlocks seem to be some of the very few 17" aluminum options. Realistically, i don't think I need beadlocks. Jeep will be used primarily for trails and offriad, but don't think I'll be going down to single digit psi, and plenty run the rubicon without beadlocks. That's probably the extreme end of what it will see.

Any reason I shouldn't get the simulated beadlicks from TrailReady?

 

[Painfultruth]

https://www.blackrhinowheels.com/wheels

 

[Apparition]

I wouldn’t get simulated because real looks to be the same price.

I bought my Trailready beadlocks from https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/ which got me free shipping.

 

[Hackyman]

https://www.blackrhinowheels.com/wheels

What wheel?

 

[Hackyman]

I wouldn’t get simulated because real looks to be the same price.

I bought my Trailready beadlocks from https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/ which got me free shipping.

I understand they are the same price, but do i want to deal with beadlocks?

 

[Apparition]

I understand they are the same price, but do i want to deal with beadlocks?

That’s up to you, I haven’t had any issues with mine that would make me want to go back. Seems like a lot of money for simulated beadlocks.

 

[Hackyman]

That’s up to you, I haven’t had any issues with mine that would make me want to go back. Seems like a lot of money for simulated beadlocks.

How long does it take you to mount a set of tires?

Just worried about things like stripped wheel threads, broken bolts, siezed bolts, etc. For something probably not needed.

There just are no inexpensive wheel options out there in 5x5.5 besides steel.

 

[Apparition]

How long does it take you to mount a set of tires?

Just worried about things like stripped wheel threads, broken bolts, siezed bolts, etc. For something probably not needed.

There just are no inexpensive wheel options out there in 5x5.5 besides steel.

Maybe an hour per tire, if that. I mount the tires while watching TV. I take my time. I have two sets of TR beadlocks and have mounted all of them without issue.

Never had any of those issues with mine. I did buy an extra set of bolts for them so I’m ready to replace them if there’s an issue. I think I’ve been running them for about 5 years now.

 

[Hackyman]

Anyone have experience with raceline vs trail ready? Fairly big price difference.

 

[lBasket]

Maybe an hour per tire, if that. I mount the tires while watching TV. I take my time. I have two sets of TR beadlocks and have mounted all of them without issue.

Never had any of those issues with mine. I did buy an extra set of bolts for them so I’m ready to replace them if there’s an issue. I think I’ve been running them for about 5 years now.

Is mounting a tire on a beadlock less hard work than a normal tire?

 

[Hackyman]

Is mounting a tire on a beadlock less hard work than a normal tire?

I wouldn't mount my own tires without beadlocks

 

[lBasket]

I wouldn't mount my own tires without beadlocks

I do! That means it's a lot easier?

 

[Apparition]

Is mounting a tire on a beadlock less hard work than a normal tire?

Easier to get on but then you gotta torque all the bolts so it may take more time.

 

[Hackyman]

I do! That means it's a lot easier?

No idea what you are asking.

Taking my wheels to the store and walking out with tires mounted is easy

 

[lBasket]

Easier to get on but then you gotta torque all the bolts so it may take more time.

Nice. Idk what it is about mounting tires but it makes me sweat SO much.

 

[Hackyman]

Considering steel wheels as an alternative to really expensive beadlock wheels. Any thoughts?

 

[BC Moto]

Cant go wrong with raceline beadlocks

 

[JEEPSTEVENANAIMO]

I understand they are the same price, but do i want to deal with beadlocks?

If you want beadlocks with no maintenance get some inner beadlocks.

i have these.

https://www.coyoteents.com/beadlocks/

0 psi all day long never an issue. fully street legal and no fucking with those damn bolts and a torque wrench.

https://www.coyoteents.com/beadlock-tests-and-features/

 

[Hackyman]

Cant go wrong with raceline beadlocks

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Any complaints? Comparing these to trail ready and not sure i can justify the extra $1k

 

[BC Moto]

Any complaints? Comparing these to trail ready and not sure i can justify the extra $1k

No complaints so far