beadlock wheels

[TRDshaunTRD]

Is there a good 15x7 rim that comes with the beadlock on already, rather than modifying an existing wheel? Also, if there weren’t any good rims that come with a beadlock, what material of rim would best suit the beadlock modification? Any brand recommendations, what should I look out for, and where should I get the rims? Budget of around $250 per rim including beadlock, at least that seems like what I would end up paying.

"Those who risk nothing, are nothing."

[Steve_HKmtrsprts]

I saw the Robby Gordon Wheels this weekend and they looked pretty badazz and they came beadlocked, but I think the ring may be seperate, not sure, but they were around $275.

[Ryno]

I know Champion is probably the biggest name when it comes to beadlocks. www.championwheel.com
Also, call Race Ready Products, they have them as well, or they can order them. $250 is pretty reasonable for just a 15x7....when you get up to 17" they get pretty pricey. Only thing that's not cool for a street truck is putting air in the tires about every 3rd to 4th day...gets old quick.

Ryno

Build it like a Rhino, and Leave it be.

[havahockey]

I believe you can buy American Racing rims from Champion with beadlocks on them and it runs about $250 per wheel.

[partybarge_pilot]

A little silicone on the bead will fix the leaking problem. Easy to remove with gasket remover.

[TRDshaunTRD]

is air leak a real problem? this will be for a street application.

"Those who risk nothing, are nothing."

[jeff]

Don't forget that beadlocks are illegal on the street. Just tell the cop they are a SIMULATED bead lock. Go find a brochure from a company that makes a SIMULATED beadlock wheel that looks like your own and keep it in the glovebox.

A properly mounted, sealed, and torqued beadlock should not leak air. If you've never played with beadlocks get ready to spend more time than you thought possible tightening the fasteners. Some of the crawler beadlocks out there have at least 30 on each wheel... that's 120 fasteners you have to torque and re-torque in sequence over and over and over and over and over and over...

Aloha

[partybarge_pilot]

And over and over...... I have a cordless drill/driver with a clutch on it. just set to the apropriate torque and go around about 5 times......

[IDRA_CRB]

Why are beadlocks illegal?

Frankly, I don't see why anyone would want them on a street vehicle, but I don't see where they would violate any vehicle code section.


Reese

[fishd00d]

Same reason 5 points are I beleve....if used incorrectly they will fail and cause damage or death.

Go Big Or Go Home
United Jumping Truck Society

[jeff]

For what it's worth... I was out at the ARCA Rockcrawling Championships on Saturday and saw a few entries running without beadlocks. Unless you are really worried about losing a bead a beadlock might be a waste of money on a daily driver. I've been going back and forth about getting a set for my Bronco but I still haven't decided. If you wanted to beadlock some Mickey Thompson wheels I've got access to the Classic and Classic II for a pretty fair price.

Aloha

[pciscott]

Bead locks should not leak when put together properly. The Robby Gordon Wheels are $300 each with a beadlock ring for a 17 inch wheel. The 15 inch Wheels are $275 each with ring. I think the legality issue is red tape because the wheels are not dot approved. We are getting a set polished up for the new prerunner. They are a great looking wheel. Call Robby Gordon racing if you need any, email me if you need the number my address book is at the shop. Goodnight.

God Bless America

Scott Steinberger Trophy Truck #7

[TRDshaunTRD]

have any pics of the robby gordon wheel?

"Those who risk nothing, are nothing."

[TRDshaunTRD]

how ofter do the bolts have to be tightened?

"Those who risk nothing, are nothing."

[Steve_HKmtrsprts]

Riviera TT runs them.

[Jimmy8]

I got a set of the Team Gordon wheels about a month ago for the new trophy truck. They are an absolutly beautiful wheel. Jeffries, fortin, and the letners are all running them. As for beadlocks leaking and on the street, my prerunner has a set of ultra beadlocks on it, and they have been on it for 2 years and the tires haven't gone flat yet. It is street legal, and I have never been bugged about them. Keep in mind you will also need to buy 24 grade 8 bolts w/ lock washers for each wheel as well. We have a small 3/8 drive impact we use when mounting them. Jesse Jones is also making a forged beadlock now that is a real nice piece of work, but they are a little more expensive I believe.

Trophy Truck #15
www.jimmybeaver.com

[TRDshaunTRD]

anyone have pics of these trucks with the rims?

"Those who risk nothing, are nothing."

[michael]

It's not a truck but I think these are the ones....
http://www.desertracing.com/gallery/2002/0124/01.jpg

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[Stan]

A guy in my 4x4 club is done with beadlocks. He was replacing bolts everyday because they kept on breaking. Also, on the legality issue, it's a DOT issue. This issue has been/still is rehashed on a 4x4 message board every so often, and the only thing anyone can come up with is it's a DOT legality issue. Now, in 1995, the CVC specifically listed beadlocks being illegal in this state, but it is not listed anymore.

I'm not here, nor was I here, nor will I ever be here.

[TRDshaunTRD]

who makes these rims? Do they come in 15" x 7" and can they be non-beadlocked aswell?
http://race-dezert.com/2002/score/primm/contingency/88.jpg

"Those who risk nothing, are nothing."

[Waldo]

About a year and a half ago I was trying to acquire the wheels that RG and the Riviera TT had on them (The Gordon wheels that are out now). After contacting the Gordon camp, I was told that Progressive made them "muy especial" for them and that they were unobtainable.

My guess is now that those wheels might be "one-offs" from Progressive if that is who Riviera still uses.

BRAAAAAAAAP!

[Jimmy8]

I think those wheels on the Riviera truck are the Jesse Jones wheels. I know they come in 17's but not sure about the 15's. I know he told me that you can get them in any lug pattern you desire, you just have to tell him before ordering. He is around on this board once in a while, maybe you can catch up with him.

Trophy Truck #15
www.jimmybeaver.com

[Gabe_Lara]

If I'm not mistaken those are the new Ultra's.
Herbsts are running them as well on the TT and "Landshark".

-Gabe

[motoxscott]

Are their any dealers for the RG wheels ?? I'm thinking of either going with american racing wheels with champion beadlocks or the RG's, if they offer them in my size. I'm looking for a 15x8, I may go with a 16" but I dont want to step up to the price of a 17".

This is for a truck I havent built yet. I love spending money or thinking about spending money even before I have it..............

[fishd00d]

Baja Concepts carrys the RG wheel. And I beleve Kartek does also.

Go Big Or Go Home
United Jumping Truck Society

[TRDshaunTRD]

i dont see those rims on the ultra web site

"Those who risk nothing, are nothing."

[JrSyko]

Just a random question, but what does Jesse Jones do? It says manager on his profile but of what? I saw it and it kind of made me curious!

See ya in the dirt!

[scott]

Those rims on the Riviera TT are the new Ultra rims. They are 17"..... The pre-runner runs the Robby Gordon wheel which originally made by Ultra.... I believe Robby designed them, and Ultra Wheels made the first copys of them.
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