So.... Beadlock wheels. Someone explain this to me...

[WuNgUn]

I know the purpose is to keep the tire bead in tact while aired down and traversing difficult sections...
So the locking ring on the outside of the wheel....
I'm assuming there is an equivalent ring on the inside (axle side) of the wheel?
This has never been readily apparent, but I assume rather obvious...?

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[Felix808]

Nope, just the outside ring that clamps the sidewall to the rim. it also prevents the tire from spinning on the rim.

 

[Incognito]

Nope, just the outside ring that clamps the sidewall to the rim. it also prevents the tire from spinning on the rim.

The beadlock also lets you change tires on the trail with simple tools.

Shredded a sidewall on tree stump?
No problemo.

 

[ekim]

The beadlock also lets you change tires on the trail with simple tools.

Shredded a sidewall on tree stump?
No problemo.

Thats a very good point I hadn't considered.

There are multiple types of deadlocks too.

In addition to the outer locking ring you have inner bead locks. where a stiff sleeve presses both beads (https://www.hutchinsoninc.com/rock-monster-internal-double-beadlock-system/). There are also tube style bead locks (https://www.coyoteents.com/beadlocks/).

Another benefit of the ring type wheels is when the ring gets too dinged up in the rocks you can replace it.

 

[Apples]

The beadlock also lets you change tires on the trail with simple tools.

Shredded a sidewall on tree stump?
No problemo.

Not too many people carrying around a spare tire without a spare rim to accompany it.

 

[Incognito]

Not too many people carrying around a spare tire without a spare rim to accompany it.

That depends upon where you wheel and how.

Not too many people ever even bother getting beadlocks for their Raptor.
Not too many even really need lockers either. Honestly.
But, when you consider that most new and future second hand 4x4 buyers are/will be making payments, not all that surprising.

 

[Apples]

That depends upon where you wheel and how.

Not too many people ever even bother getting beadlocks for their Raptor.
Not too many even really need lockers either. Honestly.

You've got a full spare with rim hanging off the back of the truck. What are you expecting to get into, that you'll not only blow a tire but also destroy a rim at the same time? Lava fields? A vast expanse of shale scree? Are you planning on jumping the truck? I'd more worried about your suspension than the rims at that point.

But, when you consider that most new and future second hand 4x4 buyers are/will be making payments, not all that surprising.

What does making payments have to do with anything?

 

[Used2jeep]

@WuNgUn It's kind of like a "half installed tire". In that the half that doesn't get put inside the rim is squished between the outside of the rim and this extra metal ring.

That's how I figure it anyway.

 

[Used2jeep]

What are you expecting

 

[Incognito]

You've got a full spare with rim hanging off the back of the truck. What are you expecting to get into, that you'll not only blow a tire but also destroy a rim at the same time? Lava fields? A vast expanse of shale scree? Are you planning on jumping the truck? I'd more worried about your suspension than the rims at that point.

Arizona has the types of terrain:
Sharp rocks.
Sharp boulders
Sharp, broken branches made of some kind of ironwood.

Most guys who actually use beadlocks are running in a group.
One will strap an extra tire with no beadlock on to the roof .
That way, if someone in the group has a really bad weekend, no one is stranded.

You will quickly learn to spot who is making payments and who isn't, by those who bypass the most challenging obstacles, and those who wheel like they stole it.
FYI: most insurance companies do not pay out for damages while offroading.
You did it willfully.

 

[Apples]

Arizona has the types of terrain:
Sharp rocks.
Sharp boulders
Sharp, broken branches made of some kind of ironwood.

No different than Utah. It's never been an issue without beadlocks.

You will quickly learn to spot who is making payments and who isn't, by those who bypass the most challenging obstacles, and those who wheel like they stole it.
FYI: most insurance companies do not pay out for damages while offroading.
You did it willfully.

Insurance companies do pay if you're on an official "road". In Colorado, Forest Service roads are number and therefore official roads. It's the same way in Utah.

 

[Incognito]

Ah

No different than Utah. It's never been an issue without beadlocks.


Insurance companies do pay if you're on an official "road". In Colorado, Forest Service roads are number and therefore official roads. It's the same way in Utah.

Ah! Now we come to the usage differences.

If you're on a listed FS road, you're off pavement, but not really wheeling on the hardest of trails, are you?

Beadlocks do have their place.

 

[Apples]

Ah

Ah! Now we come to the usage differences.

If you're on a listed FS road, you're off pavement, but not really wheeling on the hardest of trails, are you?

Beadlocks do have their place.

Maybe in Airzona it's that way? There are only a handful of non numbered trails in Colorado. Trails like Wheeler Lake, Holy Cross and are all numbered. With exception of the buggy trails in Moab, all the trails are BLM numbered roads.

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