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beadlock wheels
« on: Dec 27, 2005, 02:47:08 PM »
what is the best beadlock wheel, that is actually a real beadlock, i got some 37x12.5x17 mtrs and im getting beadlock wheels, but dont no where to get them. :turtle:
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Re: beadlock wheels
« Reply #1 on: Dec 27, 2005, 03:06:07 PM »
 I have been running MRT 36 bolt beadlocks for a few years now and they have been great. I don't know if the make a 17 incher but it wouldn't hurt checking them out. Off hand i'm not sure of the web addy, but I think there is a guy over on pirate in the venders section that sells them. You could try checking there :thumbs:
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Re: beadlock wheels
« Reply #2 on: Dec 27, 2005, 04:59:03 PM »
You want the best?  Look into Hutchinson if they still make em...and you have a THICK wallet.  Other than that:
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Trail Ready
Walker Evans
Longfield
Staun Internals
Allied 
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Re: beadlock wheels
« Reply #3 on: Dec 29, 2005, 06:17:43 PM »
I run Allied's on my truck and they're great.  Don't lose any air and centered up really nicely.  Mine are 17x9, with a 37x12.50 Goodyear MTR wrapped around them...

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Re: beadlock wheels
« Reply #4 on: Dec 29, 2005, 08:07:38 PM »
I thought Longfield stopped making beadlocks?


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Re: beadlock wheels
« Reply #5 on: Dec 29, 2005, 08:12:43 PM »
I thought Longfield stopped making beadlocks?


He started making them again :biggthumpup:
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Re: beadlock wheels
« Reply #6 on: Dec 29, 2005, 09:00:58 PM »
what is the best beadlock wheel, that is actually a real beadlock, i got some 37x12.5x17 mtrs and im getting beadlock wheels, but dont no where to get them. :turtle:
How soon are looking to get them? Trail-Gear is in the process of making a 17" bead lock. It's a good looking wheel.
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Re: beadlock wheels
« Reply #7 on: Dec 30, 2005, 02:48:03 AM »
what is the best beadlock wheel, that is actually a real beadlock, i got some 37x12.5x17 mtrs and im getting beadlock wheels, but dont no where to get them. :turtle:


  There are kits to make bead lock wheels it you have STEEL 17 inch rims..  I use American racing wheels on the street, but will go back to 16 X 8 or 16 X 10 steel rims and the bead lock kit for the off-road stuff..   The kits are not hard to install,  take off some paint, center up the flange, weld it on.  :flamer: Now the hardest part of the whole install, tighting all those bolts.. After the tire are installed and it all mounted on your truck, you will want to wait four or five week to let your arms heal from tighting all those bolts .    :qtip:  :hahaha:

 
 
 
 
 

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