Looking into some inner beadlocks...any experience? If I do not do inner beadlocks I will go with some Hutchison or Trail creepers....really like my current wheels though and want to save some $$
Any Experience With Inner Beadlocks?
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Interesting stuff, I have considered internal beadlocks as well due to the fact I really like my stock Moabs combined with the fact that 16" beadlocks are quite rare so buying a set of 17s would force me to replace all my tires at once.
I was looking at coyotes for internals, the ones you linked to are several hundred cheaper though.
Every time I get all convinced I need beadlocks I think back and I have only ever popped a bead off twice on the trail, both times due to my own stupidity (excessive throttle
) and both times they were easily re-seated by removing the wheel, propping it up on stump or rock and giving it a quick blast with OBA... then I think I have other more pressing things to spend money on... however, the peace of mind would be great.
Hutchinsons are damn heavy, I want to say like 50+ lbs.
The Coyote inner beadlocks only add 6lbs to your existing tires.
The Coyote inner beadlocks only add 6lbs to your existing tires.
They are heavy...
I spent about 3hrs mounting all 4 tires myself. Its super easy. I need to redo 2 of them because of leaks though...
I spent about 3hrs mounting all 4 tires myself. Its super easy. I need to redo 2 of them because of leaks though...
OP
That is a good thought...although I might not be opposed to more weight on the ground since I do not daily this thing...experience with the Coyotes? Appreciate the input guys
OP
I have no experience with them. But I would strongly consider them for weight savings alone. Plus, if you ever switch wheels you can carry them over. They use the same valve stem in a way that I cannot remember at the moment.
I don't own Coyote beadlocks, but I have seen them in operation and I have done business with the fellow who developed them. Based upon my observations, my experience with Coyote Enterprises's other products, and my dealings with the developer I can only imagine that Coyote beadlocks work exactly as advertised.
If I were in the market for beadlocks, whether a beadlocked wheel or inner beadlocks, I think these would be at the top of the list.
https://www.coyoteents.com/beadlocks/
If I were in the market for beadlocks, whether a beadlocked wheel or inner beadlocks, I think these would be at the top of the list.
https://www.coyoteents.com/beadlocks/
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I think the oring between the 2 pieces is leaking. I didnt use new orings like i should have, lol.
They are hutchison beadlocks, look up how they go together. I really like how they work vs standard beadlocks.
Lots of experience here and I helped Harry early on when he first brought the Stauns over many years ago. He had completely redeveloped them and solved all the pain in the ass issues they used to have. Outstanding product and support from Harry.
After many years dealing with the dual beadlocks on Hummer rigs I went with some Hummer rims and recentered them. Now I have StazWorks dual beadlocks but since 16.5" tires are getting harder to find I am looking at getting new rims.
About half my club went with the Staun internal beadlocks and I helped some of them install them. It is what has kept me from wanting internal beadlocks up until now. I'll have to read up on the Coyote version more.