To go to beadlocks or not, that is the question

[COTallTodd]

Hey guys,
Been thinking of switching my wheels out for beadlock wheels. Looking at the Trail Ready and Racelines.
Is this worth spending the money or no?
Discuss....

 

[in4aride]

Beadlocks are sexy. 6psi makes things fun. Plus if all else fails you can use the bolts for traction.

 

[Led]

yup

 

[eflores]

im upgrading from allieds to walkers. ill never go back

 

[COTallTodd]

Good info. I may just pull the trigger...

 

[Johnnie Walker]

Racelines are supposed to be the best. It's what Team uses and a lot of other Jeepspeed teams do as well.

 

[jdxj]

YES that is the answer!

 

[mako my day]

Beadlocks are just a fad and are worthless, just like the iPhone.



Obviously get them.

 

[Serious Offroad]

TrailReady FTW!!

 

[COTallTodd]

I'm leaning towards the Trail Ready. Does anywhere around here keep them in stock?

 

[Serious Offroad]

Brilliant!

 

[Serious Offroad]

http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.com/Wheels/TrailReady

 

[COTallTodd]

Nice! How long does it take to get them?

 

[Serious Offroad]

I'll need to know which you are interested in and I'll get the availability info on Monday for you.

 

[DutchVDub]

I've had the Trail Ready beadlocks and loved them.

 

[COTallTodd]

PM sent

 

[1-tonxj]

my next tires will need beadlocks and I feel the super expensive wheels are a waste of cash other than the bling factor as trail readys get busted on the trail just like a simple set of DIY locks but the DIY cost less than just one TR beadlock wheel . I'm sure the expensive brands like TR may have better street manners than a DIY ,but if the rig is only 10% street I don't the benefit in the price of Bling .

 

[in4aride]

Weight is a big deal. DIY locks were super super heavy even in a 15" flavor.

 

[1-tonxj]

Weight is a big deal. DIY locks were super super heavy even in a 15" flavor.

There is only about a 10lb difference between the TR aluminim beadlock and a DIY steel beadlock . on the trail I doubt you'll ever notice it ...lol...much less feel that you spent the extra $1200 in a good place . I've heard people say they are trying to keep their axles alive with the weight savings ,but if 10lbs or less in your wheels is what's keeping your axles alive ...lol...it's time for real axles .

 

[in4aride]

I dunno. 10lbs isn't much. 10lbs rotating mass is a ton. And while I agree that shouldn't be deciding factor on your axles living, for those of us who ran too big and heavy a set up on a jeep on too hard a trail, that 10lbs is huge.

On tons on spring creek, sure who gives a rats ass.
On a 30 on carnage, critical.