I had a flat tire with stock sasquatch rims/tires with the bead lock "beauty rims". I was about 1/10th of a mile from a police station so there were three cops who stopped and asked if I was ok. The first one immediately asked if they were bead lock. I explained the beauty rims aspect and he went on his way. In order to know for sure, they'd have to disassemble the ring/wheel, but you'd basically have to admit it to be in any trouble for a ticket. An accident would be another issue.
Excuse the curb rash from Starbucks, but here’s the easy way to tell. Please don’t share with the rozzers
First of all, that's exactly how those rims should look. Never apologize (except for drinking Starbucks, that stuff is trash). Second, I'm not sure what you're pointing out as the stock beauty rims seem to have a similar ratio in spacing, although a different number of bolts, but I'm certain there are aftermarket rings with all the bolts and you could also have a proper ring on with the bead held internally by the rim and not the ring. Explain it to me as if I've only been wheeling a few times and most of what I know comes from youtube. What could LEO point to and definitively say that it's bead lock without you admitting it or using tools (which would then be fruit of the poisoned tree).
12 bolts is an easy tell that they’re trim rings. The main takeaway is that all the fake beadlocks have the bolts centered in the ring, and will be incapable of holding a bead unless they’re huge. With a big difference like pointed out above, that’s at least a clue that they’re legitimate beadlocks, assuming there is appropriate bolts, of course. And even then with these wheels they could be mounted conventionally. Definitely wouldn’t put it passed people to drop $250 a pop for an aesthetic and not even use them.First of all, that's exactly how those rims should look. Never apologize (except for drinking Starbucks, that stuff is trash). Second, I'm not sure what you're pointing out as the stock beauty rims seem to have a similar ratio in spacing, although a different number of bolts, but I'm certain there are aftermarket rings with all the bolts and you could also have a proper ring on with the bead held internally by the rim and not the ring. Explain it to me as if I've only been wheeling a few times and most of what I know comes from youtube. What could LEO point to and definitively say that it's bead lock without you admitting it or using tools (which would then be fruit of the poisoned tree).
Yes. I covered that.
Technically, I Think that would void the DOT Compliance anyway, although I'm far from having a real understanding of how that works
Really? I thought it was a common thing. Machine shop just cuts the pattern you need. Though admittedly, the thought “is this compliant with DOT regulations” never enters my mind when I’m making or planning modifications…Technically, I Think that would void the DOT Compliance anyway, although I'm far from having a real understanding of how that works
I consider it when installing lights for on road use, cuz VA actually checks for it on inspection, other than that, I'm with you
(They've never questioned my Beadlocks on the JKU)
No inspections in WyomingI consider it when installing lights for on road use, cuz VA actually checks for it on inspection, other than that, I'm with you
We don’t air the front down to single digits anymore as the steering rack can’t handle it. And the billet 74weld rack absolutely makes it much worse. (Binding up and overheating) So the fronts typically stay around 15+ psi. The back varies and are perfectly fine in single digits with the beadlocks. But even without dropping that low, the beadlocks do have other advantages, like being able to (easily isn’t the right word. But it’s easier) remove the front half of the tire and put a patch on from the inside. If needed you can put pop the back off with a jack or another car to get more access, then easily reseat everything. Very useful for those running a spare delete.
