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« on: June 11, 2009, 09:00:17 PM » |
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I have the opportunity to pick up some new in the box 15 x8 beadlocks.  The issue is I don't really know much about running them. So here are the things I've heard about them.... hard to balance...don't hold air well, not good for daily driver (although my XJ is only driven to the trail head and on the trail, sits during the week). I know the ability to drop to very low air pressure with out issue. I guess what I want to know is do I jump in or continue to run my Moab?s? Your thoughts and information are greatly appreciated. |
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« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2009, 08:15:21 AM » |
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Mine are balanced with 37s no problem. Never had a problem with them holding air. I think the question for yourself would be.. Do you like the looks of them over your Moab's? Do you plan on running bigger tires then what you currently have on? The plus side of beadlocks is the tire won't spin on the rim at low pressure or flat. They stay on in sharp down hill coners. More tire surface area for better grip. They just look cool.  JP Mag. had a write up on them and pointed out that most flops occured when a tire had popped its bead.  So a little extra safety never hurts. right?  |
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« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2009, 05:50:40 PM » |
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Good beadlocks won't leak air. I think it's also a myth that they won't balance well. Just who uses beadlocks just tend to run a bigger tire which could be harder to balance. You should consider using Dynabeads with these. Couldn't be simpler.
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2009, 04:07:38 PM » |
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I had no problems with balancing. I am running 37s. I think the only problem is the DOT factor.
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« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2009, 04:50:42 PM » |
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My beadlocks w/ 39's didn't require balancing.
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« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2009, 05:18:38 PM » |
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Thanks...I picked them up Friday and my 33 x 10.50 x 15 BFG Mud KM2's should be here midweek. The wheels are Allied's they had tires mounted but never run. The guy decided to go with aluminum beadlocks. Anyway I plan to internally balance them and after seeing them I don't see how they could leak unless you mounted the tire wrong.
I hope to have them on the Cherokee next week. I'll post pics.
Thanks again!
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« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2009, 05:32:23 PM » |
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I thought Allied's were aluminum?  |
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« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2009, 10:48:21 PM » |
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I thought Allied's were aluminum? They make both. IMHO, steel ones are the ones to go. You can always hammer them back into shape if you have to with steel ones, but the aluminum ones may just crack. Aluminum is lighter and stronger, but when they do go, it won't be a field fix. |
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« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2009, 04:10:01 PM » |
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15 X 8 Steel Allides were pretty easy to mount and internal balancing was no problem.
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« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2009, 09:08:58 AM » |
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Very Nice... I Like!
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« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2009, 05:18:14 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2009, 06:23:36 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2009, 07:21:03 PM » |
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I had 15X8 Allied beadlocks and did not balance them at all. Never lost any air and ran very well down the freeway. No complaints.
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« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2009, 08:51:49 PM » |
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So using "Airsoft Pellets" for internal balancing work AWSOME!! 33" tires I used 10 oz in each tire. At 70 MPH they are smooth..............................
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« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2009, 10:22:02 PM » |
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Great, whats this gonna cost me ?   |
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« Reply #15 on: June 25, 2009, 06:46:04 AM » |
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Great, whats this gonna cost me ? You live like 2 minutes from me! I saw your rig the other day picking up a 36 pack at Food for Less!!!! |
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« Reply #16 on: June 25, 2009, 08:01:24 AM » |
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My wheels and new tires vanished....you know anything about that Dennis??? Great, whats this gonna cost me ? |
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« Reply #17 on: June 25, 2009, 05:52:37 PM » |
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Uh................................................... NO' But did I leave 4 jackstands overthere by any chance ? |
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« Reply #18 on: June 25, 2009, 05:58:48 PM » |
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I saw your rig the other day picking up a 36 pack at Food for Less!!!!
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« Reply #19 on: June 25, 2009, 06:02:55 PM » |
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I thought you got a 36 in the morning and another around dinner? I saw that pic of your room. WOW...  |
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