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I don't like the looks of Beauty ring on sasquash package wheel.
Can remove them and drive around without it on road / offroad?

What is the benefit of using beauty ring?

Do I need to put screws on each hole without beauty ring attached?
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Hey! Good question - I never thought about it before reading your post, but if it isn't on the vehicle it can't get broken, scratched or hung up on an obstacle. If it isn't needed, take it off!
 

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You can run without it. I don't think it looks good without it and you risk damaging your wheel instead of the ring. I would buy more bolts and fill all the holes.
 

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If you have the silver ones just paint them black to hide them better.
 

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The rim is “unfinished” under the ring. You’ll see some bare metal vs the black coating. You can kind of see the unfinished surface in this video when he takes the ring off.

 

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That video was painful to watch. He's definitely never worked flat rate. :)
 

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That video was painful to watch. He's definitely never worked flat rate. :)
Had to watch because of this comment. Don't use a torque wrench as a ratchet people. :cool:
 

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Simple answer is yes you can...But , if you off road without them on and scratch the mating surface of the rim , meaning the surface behind the ring, they will never be able to be bead lock rims without costly repairs. Not that you intend to use them that way, just an FYI
 
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The rim is “unfinished” under the ring. You’ll see some bare metal vs the black coating. You can kind of see the unfinished surface in this video when he takes the ring off.

What is the implication of keeping the unfinish metal open?

Will it be corrosion if I don't put any paint or wrap?
 
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Simple answer is yes you can...But , if you off road without them on and scratch the mating surface of the rim , meaning the surface behind the ring, they will never be able to be bead lock rims without costly repairs. Not that you intend to use them that way, just an FYI
Ok thanks, will it corroded if I don't protect it with any paints?

Or will it still safe to drive on road?
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