Looking into Bead Lock Rims

MPTonyT · December 15, 2006, 04:39:34 PM

which ones are worth the money and best for the price. which ones should i stay away from. best place to get them?

klutchbuster400 · December 15, 2006, 08:09:21 PM

I REALLY like hipers. I like omf's as well.

daviesjpg · December 15, 2006, 08:50:48 PM

what is the diffrence other than the priceof beadlock and regular rims. What do bead locks help ?

klutchbuster400 · December 15, 2006, 08:56:46 PM

Beadlocks keep your tires from coming off the bead in a turn/ wrong landing/ etc.

Chillinthemost · December 15, 2006, 11:32:07 PM

Have you ever had a tire come off the rim.

RAD 450r · December 16, 2006, 12:04:43 AM

I asked the same questions, What is the purpose of beadlocks? Do they really need to be that much? How much do they cost? Well first time around i just went with convetional rims b/c i just wasnt sold on them. Man did i learn the hard way, my tire popped the bead and i was mad, it ruins your riding day. Three time later i went with beadlocks.

There expensive but good insurance for your quad. I went with hipers, there race proven and top quality. You know the usual, Dont bend, Dent, are lightweight and look killer

klutchbuster400 · December 16, 2006, 04:41:50 AM

Quote from: Chillinthemost on December 15, 2006, 11:32:07 PM
Have you ever had a tire come off the rim.

Thats a great question to ask yourself, dont waste money on it if you dont. If you run small 2 ply tires like holeshots then its more common for them to come off, but not for a 6-8 ply(?) trail tire unless youre running into logs at 30+