Champion Beadlock - Any Experience (1 Viewer)

[fjfar80]

All -

I searched for this but, can't find any info on personal experiences with Champion Beadlocks. I am thinking of having my stock '97 wheels converted to beadlocks and was wondering if anyone had any feedback concerning Champion. I am interested in going with their C-3 design. Also, would you guys recommend powder coating before or after the installation of the beadlocks?

Thanks.

- Mark

 

[FredTJ]

All -

I searched for this but, can't find any info on personal experiences with Champion Beadlocks. I am thinking of having my stock '97 wheels converted to beadlocks and was wondering if anyone had any feedback concerning Champion. I am interested in going with their C-3 design. Also, would you guys recommend powder coating before or after the installation of the beadlocks?

Thanks.

- Mark

Yes, I ran them for years. No problems at all.

They held air fine. The vehicle was my DD.

I wouldn't powder coat them or the wheels as they'll get banged up in use (you do wheel where you actually need beadlocks, right ?). Simply rattle can them. Touchup is a breeze then.




Fred

 

[fjfar80]

Fred -

Thanks for the assurance. I have yet to "wheel" the 80 as the build is not complete but, it will be "wheeled" aggressively. I was going to have the wheels powder coated and leave the beadlocks in plain stainless. Thanks again.

 

[FredTJ]

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leave the beadlocks in plain stainless. Thanks again.

Ah, Champion doesn't make stainless beadlocks, only aluminum.





Fred

 

[locrwln1]

Fred -

Thanks for the assurance. I have yet to "wheel" the 80 as the build is not complete but, it will be "wheeled" aggressively. I was going to have the wheels powder coated and leave the beadlocks in plain stainless. Thanks again.

I have heard nothing but good things about Champion. I wheeedl a couple of times with a guy that had them on his mini in Johnson Valley and a couple of times on the Rubicon, those wheels got used. He never had a problem.

I would wait 'til after to powder coat, they will be welding on the rim to do the conversion.

Jack

 

[nuclearlemon]

can't comment on champion, but a friend runs allieds and has never had any leakage at all and he wheels his rig like a cruiser should be wheeled. just another option.