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[JMT]

Beadlock wheels can add 15+ lbs per wheel of unsprung weight. This impacts braking, acceleration, and handling. For me, it was very noticeable.

That I will check into. That could be an issue for me.

 

[Apparition]

How did the tires work for you?

I was impressed with them. I was able to crawl some things others needed momentum for.

I liked them so much after comparing the best I could that I should be picking up my set of 40’s this week.

 

[JMT]

FWIW the two wheels I like are Raceline and Trail Ready. Single bead locks. Simple. Something I can do w my injury.

 

[Apparition]

That I will check into. That could be an issue for me.

Looks like 15” DC2’s are about 20 lbs and 15” TR beadlocks are 31 lbs. so not too far off of the 15 lbs stated.

17” TR’s are listed as 35 lbs. I can verify that sometime.

 

[Irun]

I was impressed with them. I was able to crawl some things others needed momentum for.

I liked them so much after comparing the best I could that I should be picking up my set of 40’s this week.

I expected as much. I noticed a big improvement in the Jeeps ability to climb when I switched to a MT MTZ. The Baja Boss is an even better tire. Based on 3 set of MT tires, I'm a big fan now. They are tough, work great in wet climates, and do a very good job of getting traction on a variety of terrains.

 

[Apparition]

Not worried about scratches. Rings are around $120 each. Not a bother to me.

I’d also replace the bolts if replacing rings. So that’s about another $10. I’d order an extra set of bolts when you order wheels also to have as spares.

I’ve been ordering TR’s through wildhorses4x4 as I got free shipping on the wheels and they were better priced. I haven’t looked lately to compare though.

 

[Irun]

Looks like 15” DC2’s are about 20 lbs and 15” TR beadlocks are 31 lbs. so not too far off of the 15 lbs stated.

17” TR’s are listed as 35 lbs. I can verify that sometime.

The 15s are on the lighter side. IIRC, the Walker Evans 17" wheels I had were around 37 lbs.

 

[someguysjeep]

what wheel?

the 1 you don't mind tearin up to the condition of your current wheels.

 

[Apparition]

I expected as much. I noticed a big improvement in the Jeeps ability to climb when I switched to a MT MTZ. The Baja Boss is an even better tire. Based on 3 set of MT tires, I'm a big fan now. They are tough, work great in wet climates, and do a very good job of getting traction on a variety of terrains.

And most importantly, they are available and in the sizes I want.

 

[Alex01]

How many times have you thought you needed to air down to 6 psi to make an obstacle?

As a beadlock owner I'll say....

Every single time since buying beadlocks.

What I think though isn't necessarily the reality.

 

[JMT]

Let’s go on Pritchett. My view isn’t that it can’t be done without beadlocks aired down to 5psi. My view is that it makes it easier. Correct me if I’m wrong.

Let’s go snow wheelin. My view here is that snow is the climate you need the lowest psi.

 

[Alex01]

Let’s go on Pritchett. My view isn’t that it can’t be done without beadlocks aired down to 5psi. My view is that it makes it easier. Correct me if I’m wrong.

Let’s go snow wheelin. My view here is that snow is the climate you need the lowest psi.

I agree.

At some point, though it becomes a balance of airing down enough to get extra traction but not airing down too much that you lower your frame height and get hung up on stuff. Apparently, that's why Jeep runs the OEM rubicons through the rubicon trail on the street PSI.

An added bonus is if you tear your sidewall on the trail driving with the jeep at 0 psi on a beadlock is likely going to get you back to the trailhead. You would likely take the tire off the rim on a standard wheel.

 

[NashvilleTJ]

Let’s go on Pritchett. My view isn’t that it can’t be done without beadlocks aired down to 5psi. My view is that it makes it easier. Correct me if I’m wrong.

Let’s go snow wheelin. My view here is that snow is the climate you need the lowest psi.

I usually roll Pritchett at about 9. I save the really low pressures for really difficult stuff - easier on the tires. I've also got to be careful with the sidewalls on the Razr's I run.

 

[JMT]

Ok, great, I don’t need Beadlocks. Find me a wheel I like that isn’t going to look like hell after 2 wheelin trips and has the right BS and looks good with a flame red TJ. Cause I don’t want to spend $225/wheel just for a beater when I can spend twice that and get more potential functionality.

1) no all black
2) no silver edge (not an absolute)
3) no need for wheel spacers (BS between 3.5-4”)
4) 15x8 wheel

I like things like this:

 

[rasband]

4) 15x8 wheel

I thought you turned the corner on 17s?

 

[Apparition]

I usually roll Pritchett at about 9. I save the really low pressures for really difficult stuff - easier on the tires. I've also got to be careful with the sidewalls on the Razr's I run.

But, heavier rig on 40's too.

 

[NashvilleTJ]

But, heavier rig on 40's too.

Don’t be fat shaming my rig, Ryan…

 

[Wildman]

Or have tires with sidewalls that can take some abuse.... I was a little underinflated here but we were trying out different tire pressures to see what worked.

First day out on the trail and these were new rims just back from being powder coated.

But you're gunna damage your rims if you play hard.

 

[Irun]

I wanted Racelines, but they've gotten pricier. Plus, keep in mind that you'll chew up anything that sits on the outer lip. For this reason alone, I'm staying away from "Beadlook" wheels.

Currently, I'm eyeing these in a 17" wheel. I like the simplicity, style, and price. Here's one in a 15".

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QVY7C6T/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[JMT]

I thought you turned the corner on 17s?

I'm rethining due to the cost of ditching KM3's with just 4K miles on them. I do want to go with 17's ultimately. It just seems like a losing endeavor at this point, and an expensive one.

At the same time, who knows what the future holds for beadlock prices. Right now the prices have remained relatively stable while non-beadlocks have risen substantially. This is another factor in going ahead and getting a set of beadlocks now.

Moab takeoffs are still cheap around here. Issue there is $150 in to a set of 17" with wrong bolt pattern, get a set of spacers to correct backspacing and bolt pattern. Then buy 17's. Is that what I really want to do? Not really, but I'm not totally opposed to it. I haven't gained any functionality if I do that.