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I did a quick search and didn't find anything but if this has been covered before apologize. When B&P comes online and you order the Sasquatch package will Ford have the option to purchase the Beadlock rings and they setup these correctly mounted at factory? Or option #2, do we need to purchase rings separately and head to a tire shop to get these setup ourselves?
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I did a quick search and didn't find anything but if this has been covered before apologize. When B&P comes online and you order the Sasquatch package will Ford have the option to purchase the Beadlock rings and they setup these correctly mounted at factory? Or option #2, do we need to purchase rings separately and head to a tire shop to get these setup ourselves?
Thanks!

That will most likely be an accessory that you need to purchase from the dealership...

They are listed as off road only...

We have a disclaimer when we sell them to take Ford and us off the hook if you use them for street use...
 

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Related question:
What is a beauty ring and is it easily replaceable?

I'm going sasquatch but not going to beadlock it. The "warm alloy" look is not for me and I'm hoping the all black like the Wildtrack will be available for purchase.
 
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That will most likely be an accessory that you need to purchase from the dealership...

They are listed as off road only...

We have a disclaimer when we sell them to take Ford and us off the hook if you use them for street use...
Thanks! That makes sense!
 

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With the Raptor, the Ford Engineers really innovated a way to bring beadlockers to the consumer while simultaneously skirting the concerns of corporate lawyers and ambiguous, at best, State regulations regarding beadlocks.

So creative was Ford's approach that Jeep soon copied them. The design is as follows;

The "beadlock-capable" rims that are optional on the Bronco will feature an outer conventional bead where the outer lip of the tire can seal against it. As such, it is conventional. However, the wheel will be drilled and tapped around the entire perimeter. To cover these "unsightly" holes, these beadlock-capable wheels will come with a beauty-ring. You can call it a fake beadlock ring and typically will only attach to the rims using a small subset of the drilled/tapped holes.

Available through Ford Performance, owners will be able to purchase real beadlock rings. These will replace the beauty rings. When using the beadlock rings, the outer lip of the tire will be extended up and over the standard bead and then the beadlock ring will clamp the tire bead in a beadlock-typical fashion.
 

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With the Raptor, the Ford Engineers really innovated a way to bring beadlockers to the consumer while simultaneously skirting the concerns of corporate lawyers and ambiguous, at best, State regulations regarding beadlocks.

So creative was Ford's approach that Jeep soon copied them. The design is as follows;

The "beadlock-capable" rims that are optional on the Bronco will feature an outer conventional bead where the outer lip of the tire can seal against it. As such, it is conventional. However, the wheel will be drilled and tapped around the entire perimeter. To cover these "unsightly" holes, these beadlock-capable wheels will come with a beauty-ring. You can call it a fake beadlock ring and typically will only attach to the rims using a small subset of the drilled/tapped holes.

Available through Ford Performance, owners will be able to purchase real beadlock rings. These will replace the beauty rings. When using the beadlock rings, the outer lip of the tire will be extended up and over the standard bead and then the beadlock ring will clamp the tire bead in a beadlock-typical fashion.
Do you know if accessory beauty rings in different colors would be available? I saw a render of a Rapid Red Bronco with body color rings...sharp!
 

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NO, the real beadlock rings will not be sold on the vehicle from the factory. They are a Ford Performance accessory. Very unlikely that a dealer will be willing to install them. Once installed technically your Bronco is no longer street legal.
 

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Once installed technically your Bronco is no longer street legal.
Note that the "legality" of beadlock rims is something that has been debated ad nauseum in many forums. Suffice to say, it is unclear if they are legal or not. To wit, there's a thin line between Ford offering them on the vehicle or through the dealerships versus Ford Performance when 99% of the products sold by Ford Performance are focused toward street-driving enthusiasts who only fantasize about being racers.
 

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Related question:
What is a beauty ring and is it easily replaceable?

I'm going sasquatch but not going to beadlock it. The "warm alloy" look is not for me and I'm hoping the all black like the Wildtrack will be available for purchase.
Sasquatch wheels are all black
 

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Available through Ford Performance, owners will be able to purchase real beadlock rings. These will replace the beauty rings. When using the beadlock rings, the outer lip of the tire will be extended up and over the standard bead and then the beadlock ring will clamp the tire bead in a beadlock-typical fashion.
To confirm my understanding does this mean the tire must be remounted when installing the Ford Performance beadlock rings?
 

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Reviving this thread from the dead...

Can the "beauty rings" be removed from the wheels without unmounting or deflating the tire?

I'm getting my Bronco wrapped and am considering the rings as well and want to know if they can simply be unbolted and bolted back on or if it's more involved.

Thanks in advance!
 

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Reviving this thread from the dead...

Can the "beauty rings" be removed from the wheels without unmounting or deflating the tire?

I'm getting my Bronco wrapped and am considering the rings as well and want to know if they can simply be unbolted and bolted back on or if it's more involved.

Thanks in advance!
Yes
 

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Reviving this thread from the dead...

Can the "beauty rings" be removed from the wheels without unmounting or deflating the tire?

I'm getting my Bronco wrapped and am considering the rings as well and want to know if they can simply be unbolted and bolted back on or if it's more involved.

Thanks in advance!
I am going to assume yes. It looks like the standard ring is 100% cosmetic.
 

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My Raptor wheels use a T-47 bit for the bolts. Bronco might be the same.
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