[Grumpy1]

Been looking at bead locks. Two I'm considering are Eaton and High Impact. Anyone using either of these. Any feedback would be cool.

Also considering for the above rims

TSL swampers 38X12.50X15
TRXUS 37X12.50X15
IROK Radials 37X12.50X15

I plan to run these on my 72 commando with lunch box locker 44 read and 30 up front. I know the 30 will probably break but when it does ill either replace or repair it. Would an 8 inch rim be good for the tires above or would a 10 inch be needed.

Hoping by next year to hit Telico and beyond. Thanks

Grumpy

 

[OldSailor]

Since all the tires you lsited are 12." wide, an 8" rim will worn fine and is probably best.

I'm assuming this is an off-road only machine because of the beadlocks. You are aware that beadlock wheels are not DOT approved for on-highway use?

 

[jeeptjpaul]

You are aware that beadlock wheels are not DOT approved for on-highway use?

I bet a cop would not notice a difference between real bead locks and "street" locks.

 

[Grumpy1]

I bet a cop would not notice a difference between real bead locks and "street" locks.

Building for the trails and will be trailered but I have to wonder if id be hassled driving it a couple of miles to local car show every once and a while.
I love pissing off classic car guys by parking my ugly ass POS next to their mustangs ! :tonka:

 

[FORD FLARESIDE]

There is a guy in the Ionia area who laser cuts bead locks to weld to your stock rims. He has a pretty decent setup for a good price. he is with "Dirty Fun Off Road". If you are interested, I can send you his information.

Also, if you are in to car shows, there is one labor day weekend in Muskegon, that has a 4x4 class. Bring your rig, they would love to have you.

 

[ajmorell]

Since all the tires you lsited are 12." wide, an 8" rim will worn fine and is probably best.

I'm assuming this is an off-road only machine because of the beadlocks. You are aware that beadlock wheels are not DOT approved for on-highway use?

DOT Approved and DOT Legal are 2 different things.

 

[Nuzzy]

I'd say 8" rims. I'm running 14" Iroks on 10s and kinda wish they were 8s. :beer:

 

[Sveen]

So besides beadlocks not being DOT Legal are there any drawbacks from say running them on the street in a DD Jeep? Just thinking hypothetically

 

[Quagmire]

Hi impact makes a DOT approved beadlock http://www.high-impact.net/wheels/dot_approved_beadlocks.htm


EDit centerline does also kinda blingy and big http://www.centerlinewheels.com/wheels_detail.php?mw_id=33&sw_id=390

 

[Nuzzy]

So besides beadlocks not being DOT Legal are there any drawbacks from say running them on the street in a DD Jeep? Just thinking hypothetically

Just keep the nuts torqued and run em :rock:

You could always do the silcone trick too if you're worried about street legality... Just silcone the shit out of the beads when mount your tires. Poor mans beadlocks :woot:

 

[clarkstoncracker]

Chris1420 was pulled over for his beadlocks. $600.00 fine.

 

[Sol Goode]

I have beadlocks on mine and drive on the street pretty often....yet to get a ticket or stopped or questioned.

I have the 37" trxus and I love em.

Get the 8" rim

 

[Grumpy1]

Chris1420 was pulled over for his beadlocks. $600.00 fine.

Is he in Detroit burbs or ?

The 37 Iroks on 8 inch 32 bolt Eaton's are what I'm leaning toward.

 

[Haggar]

Is he in Detroit burbs or ?

The 37 Iroks on 8 inch 32 bolt Eaton's are what I'm leaning toward.

He's in prison..


I'll be mounting my 14.5" wide SXs on ~8.75" wide beadlocks.

 

[Grumpy1]

Oh that loser.

 

[Haggar]

One thing regarding iroks, it seems that 15" rim versions make them more round/balloon-like 17" rims make them more square sided.

 

[95geo]

36" and 37" iroks are the same size, save some money and get 36s I would get as close to a 9" wheel as possible. it makes the tire profile just right. with a 15x8 and that big of a tire i would be concerned about the tire rolling over on sidehills and turning.

 

[Rocky]

Why not run a set of Staun's if your worried about being pulled over?

Clamps both beads and you could use your current rims.

 

[Nuzzy]

One thing regarding iroks, it seems that 15" rim versions make them more round/balloon-like 17" rims make them more square sided.

FWIW, my 42s are square with 16s. From my experience, the 36 and 39.5 Iroks have the balloon look whereas the 37s and 42s are more squared. Don't know why exactly, but it is what it is.

 

[Grumpy1]

Only 9" bead locks I see cost more then i paid for my heep.