Still thinking about 15 inch monster beadlocks (pics?)

[Moglocker]

Found a set local,15 inch raceline monster beadlocks,the pic I had from previous op on here is private,anyone still running these?got pics,thanks

 

[suicideking]

I was running the 17" for a few years. No complaints other than the cost of having tires mounted.

I'll reiterate the observation on here that many agree with: If you're not losing a bead fairly regularly, then you don't need bead locks. I replaced mine with non-beadlock wheels.

 

[Moglocker]

I was running the 17" for a few years. No complaints other than the cost of having tires mounted.

I'll reiterate the observation on here that many agree with: If you're not losing a bead fairly regularly, then you don't need bead locks. I replaced mine with non-beadlock wheels.

I was wanting them because I could mount them myself.

 

[MikeE024]

I was wanting them because I could mount them myself.

I run them on both rigs and have zero regrets. If you can handle basic tools and maintenance I don’t see them as much of a burden. Mounting is easy once you’ve done it once, and I prefer doing it over letting Discount Tire workers strip my wheel studs during install again.

That said, I was not a fan of my previous 15” wheels being incompatible with Discount Tire’s mind blowing inability to mount the wheel weights in a manner that wouldn’t interfere with the front 16” BMB calipers (even after giving them instructions - three strikes and they were out). YMMV

 

[macleanflood]

I was wanting them because I could mount them myself.

A used tire machine is probably cheaper and more useful.

-Mac

 

[Moglocker]

A used tire machine is probably cheaper and more

I run them on both rigs and have zero regrets. If you can handle basic tools and maintenance I don’t see them as much of a burden. Mounting is easy once you’ve done it once, and I prefer doing it over letting a shop of Discount Tire workers strip my wheel studs during install again.

That said, I was not a fan of my previous 15” wheels being incompatible with Discount Tire’s mind blowing inability to mount the wheel weights in a manner that wouldn’t interfere with the front 16” BMB calipers (even after giving them instructions - three strikes and they were out). YMMV

Yep,I don’t like paying anyone to do much.we just went home for Xmas and the van needed oil change ,went to Valvoline,the kid didn’t tighten the filter on our 3.6 and leaked all over the driveway,made me think the cooler went out,so I bought one from Chrysler.before I installed it at a buddies shop,we tried to spin the filter and it wasn’t even tight!what a nightmare,anyway,I like doing stuff myself.

 

[Moglocker]

I run them on both rigs and have zero regrets. If you can handle basic tools and maintenance I don’t see them as much of a burden. Mounting is easy once you’ve done it once, and I prefer doing it over letting a shop of Discount Tire workers strip my wheel studs during install again.

That said, I was not a fan of my previous 15” wheels being incompatible with Discount Tire’s mind blowing inability to mount the wheel weights in a manner that wouldn’t interfere with the front 16” BMB calipers (even after giving them instructions - three strikes and they were out). YMMV

What are you running now?

 

[MikeE024]

Yep,I don’t like paying anyone to do much.we just went home for Xmas and the van needed oil change ,went to Valvoline,the kid didn’t tighten the filter on our 3.6 and leaked all over the driveway,made me think the cooler went out,so I bought one from Chrysler.before I installed it at a buddies shop,we tried to spin the filter and it wasn’t even tight!what a nightmare,anyway,I like doing stuff myself.

Geesh. Thankfully it wasn't worse, that could have been real bad. My situation wasn't so great either. Blaine took many calls and instructed me on how to remove the Yukon hub kit for the first time, which had the brake rotor attached and wheel studs pressed in. Thanks to his patience and pain that day I sort of know what I'm doing now.

What are you running now?

I'm running 17" Black Trail Ready HD beadlocks on the TJ and the polished version of the same wheel came with the LJ.

The BL install intimidated me until Blaine told me how to do it, and I got one wheel of experience under my belt. I was cruising by the third wheel. The best safety advice I can pass on is to always drop the tire pressure down to 0 psi before re-torquing the locking ring fasteners.

 

[JMT]

Found a set local,15 inch raceline monster beadlocks,the pic I had from previous op on here is private,anyone still running these?got pics,thanks

Go for it. 100%

 

[mrblaine]

I was wanting them because I could mount them myself.

Tyre Pliers are your friend. The best thing about beadlocks is after you mount a set and seat the beads by laying them on a 5 gallon bucket to do so, you learn how bead seating works. Once you understand that, your fears of being able to get one seated on the trail evaporate and you get to giggle over all the angst you see from folks terrified they might lose one.

The single most important thing is to know they are a maintenance item. If you don't do your maintenance, you are overlooking something with the potential to kill you or at least make you wish you were dead. I've explained that to many locals to try and talk them out of beadlocks, all of them soundly ignore me, then they have a problem because they can't or won't do their maintenance and then move back to a more conventional wheel.

It is getting far easier to just tell them what they want to hear rather than try to educate them about the pitfalls and deal breakers of their current mod of the day will have.

 

[Rut Row]

I'll reiterate the observation on here that many agree with: If you're not losing a bead fairly regularly, then you don't need bead locks. I replaced mine with non-beadlock wheels.

Isn't that like saying if your girlfriend isn't pregnant regularly, you don't need a Trojan?

 

[MikeE024]

If you go for them

Isn't that like saying if your girlfriend isn't pregnant regularly, you don't need a Trojan?

 

[suicideking]

Isn't that like saying if your girlfriend isn't pregnant regularly, you don't need a Trojan?

Maybe not the best comparison considering a lost bead is likely free to fix, just maybe 5 - 20 minutes of time. Whereas not wearing a trojan can cost considerably more.

How do I know? I'm a father of 3...

Tyre Pliers are your friend. The best thing about beadlocks is after you mount a set and seat the beads by laying them on a 5 gallon bucket to do so, you learn how bead seating works. Once you understand that, your fears of being able to get one seated on the trail evaporate and you get to giggle over all the angst you see from folks terrified they might lose one.

The single most important thing is to know they are a maintenance item. If you don't do your maintenance, you are overlooking something with the potential to kill you or at least make you wish you were dead. I've explained that to many locals to try and talk them out of beadlocks, all of them soundly ignore me, then they have a problem because they can't or won't do their maintenance and then move back to a more conventional wheel.

It is getting far easier to just tell them what they want to hear rather than try to educate them about the pitfalls and deal breakers of their current mod of the day will have.

I'm definitely a 'live and learn' example. I did wheel with a lady a couple weeks ago that had beadlocks. She's had them for years and they look brand new. So definitely see more people with beadlocks than actually need them. I often ask someone wanting them, how often are you losing a bead? I rarely get an answer.