Beadlock Question (1 Viewer)

[srgould41]

I am starting to save for a set of 36's. I'll probably pick them up towards the end of the year. I have also been reading up on DIY beadlocks and thought I might fab a set to go with the new tires.

Reading info from sites selling the kits it looks like they add about 2" to the width of a rim. I will hunt for a replacement set of rims to build up over the summer, but I am wondering just what width would work best for beadlocks. It might also be a good time to look at the backspacing to help avoid interference with the leaf springs when running larger tires.

I currently run 33x12.5x15's on 15x8 rims and they are perfect. I plan to look for tires 12.5 up to 14.5 wide. Would I be better off with a 7" wide rim? That would put the mounting surface width nearer to 9" with the beadlocks. I am also thinking about using a 2.5" backspace so I get better clearance in the rear wheelwells and so the tires won't hit the springs at full turn.

What are others running?

 

[camcruiser13]

I am starting to save for a set of 36's. I'll probably pick them up towards the end of the year. I have also been reading up on DIY beadlocks and thought I might fab a set to go with the new tires.

Reading info from sites selling the kits it looks like they add about 2" to the width of a rim. I will hunt for a replacement set of rims to build up over the summer, but I am wondering just what width would work best for beadlocks. It might also be a good time to look at the backspacing to help avoid interference with the leaf springs when running larger tires.

I currently run 33x12.5x15's on 15x8 rims and they are perfect. I plan to look for tires 12.5 up to 14.5 wide. Would I be better off with a 7" wide rim? That would put the mounting surface width nearer to 9" with the beadlocks. I am also thinking about using a 2.5" backspace so I get better clearance in the rear wheelwells and so the tires won't hit the springs at full turn.

What are others running?

I run 8 inch wide wheels with bead locks and they are about 9" with them. I would not go any smaller or larger. I run 37 iroks and they are about as good as it gets. Back spacing I believe is 2.5 inches.

See my DIY beadlock thread in my sig for specifics and pics

Good luck

 

[srgould41]

Thanks for the info Cam... Now that you've had them a while, if you started over would you do anything differently?

 

[camcruiser13]

Thanks for the info Cam... Now that you've had them a while, if you started over would you do anything differently?

Nope. Well maybe different valve stems. But no they have been perfect. No leaks or anything. I love when the bolts bite into the rock and give extra traction. That's a bonus you'll get

 

[srgould41]

Maybe the bolts will help with tree roots and mud

 

[Griffin]

cam - on the trail, what tire pressure are you running?

 

[camcruiser13]

cam - on the trail, what tire pressure are you running?

3-5 lbs

Depending in what trail. But in Moab for example 3 lbs

 

[srgould41]

That's my reason for wanting beadlocks. I can safely get down to 8 psi on my current tires and I think I could do a lot better on the local trails if I can get down to 4.

Plus they just look cool

3-5 lbs

Depending in what trail. But in Moab for example 3 lbs

 

[TLC76]

My last outing I had a leak, made it back and never popped the bead. Wouldn't even register on the gauge.

 

[camcruiser13]

Yes they do look badass