Beadlock wheels out there?

[Corey Young]

Yes

 

[94toytruck]

There was a trend like 15 years ago where guys were using fine thread drill screws (self tapers) on steel and aluminum wheels.

We did them on my buddies wheels. He was running 33 baja claws. They were loose fitting, would burp and spin on the wheels like tsl's. Those screws prevented beads blowing, but not the tires spinning on the wheels at low pressure and just created more leaks. Long story short those tires basically got destroyed by from the screws chewing up the beads.

I think I remember Corey Young saying he made some wheels for his 54s that had the same idea but with fine thread bolts.

It was a drag racer thing long before that. You're supposed to run the screw into the bead so it doesn't spin and it pulls the rubber tight preventing leaks.

Drag tire screw kit

 

[YotaAtieToo]

It was a drag racer thing long before that. You're supposed to run the screw into the bead so it doesn't spin and it pulls the rubber tight preventing leaks.

Drag tire screw kit

Yes, running them parallel to the lug studs. But those would just get ripped off on rocks, and probably not work all that great to prevent blown beads.

Which is where the screws running behind the bead came frome.

Now a days if you want cheap beadlocks, wrap the bead area of the wheel in 2-4 wraps of duct tape. It works really well.

 

[SLOWPOKE693]

Yes

So how do you like them and how well do they work? Would you do it again or go a different route?

 

[Corey Young]

They work great. Usually air down to below 1 psi without worrying about a bead coming off. The 1/4" fine thread bolts are sealed with black rtv and dont leak. Second 20"x14" set is under construction with 2 valve stems, lighter centers and fewer bolts to reduce weight.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

They work great. Usually air down to below 1 psi without worrying about a bead coming off. The 1/4" fine thread bolts are sealed with black rtv and dont leak. Second 20"x14" set is under construction with 2 valve stems, lighter centers and fewer bolts to reduce weight.

You still have the big chevy cab truck?

 

[Corey Young]

You still have the big chevy cab truck?

Yes

 

[YotaAtieToo]

They work great. Usually air down to below 1 psi without worrying about a bead coming off. The 1/4" fine thread bolts are sealed with black rtv and dont leak. Second 20"x14" set is under construction with 2 valve stems, lighter centers and fewer bolts to reduce weight.

Where do you get the wheel shells again? I wouldn't mind a set of 49s for snow, but hard to swallow the cost on top of 20x14 stazworks for me

 

[Corey Young]

Titan Wheel makes most shells. I bought them through Hey Wheel, they got them from Titan.

Blank Rims

 

[YotaAtieToo]

Titan Wheel makes most shells. I bought them through Hey Wheel, they got them from Titan.

Blank Rims

Thats actually not bad price wise, wouldn't be hard to make your own double beadlocks with those either.

 

[chaplinfj60]

Titan Wheel makes most shells. I bought them through Hey Wheel, they got them from Titan.

Blank Rims

shitty thing here is they have everything else but 17s

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

I ordered a set of Vision Manx bead locks on a whim this week to mount my new set of 40/13.5/17 Sticky SX2s. I haven't heard/read of any pros or cons so far. But for 272 each why not give em a try. Naturally, I wont be using that hideous black centercap. They should be arriving today

Size : 17x8.5 Offset : -15 Hub Size :130.80 Load : 3650 Backspace : 4.16

How are these holding up? These are stupid cheap

 

[Boomtacoma01]

seem to be holding up ok so far.. After the initial retorque, no problems whatsoever.

 

[crazybluerider]

How are these holding up? These are stupid cheap

My set are still going strong.

 

[2big bronco]

Anyone want racelines? 5 about a year old with a little scraping on the rock rings but nothing bent or terrible. Rims should clean up fine. 17x9 6lug with 5" backspacing.
$1500

 

[Gunhand1]

How are these holding up? These are stupid cheap

I've had mine for about a year so far, no issues and they don't leak down a bit.

 

[vegask]

How are these holding up? These are stupid cheap

Had mine for a little over a year, holding up great. Only complaint is there a spot that holds water (now ice) that never drains out near the ring.

 

[cchambers13]

Thats actually not bad price wise, wouldn't be hard to make your own double beadlocks with those either.

There's also these if you wanted to cut some pvc for the spacer to make a real double beadlock. No 17s though.

Bolt together wheels

 

[YotaAtieToo]

There's also these if you wanted to cut some pvc for the spacer to make a real double beadlock. No 17s though.

Bolt together wheels

Interesting.

I'm guessing that's standard big rig 10 lug? So you could even buy the bro diesel big rig wheel adapters. Although they cost just as much as those wheels. I'd probably just have some laser cut.

 

[willis_racing]

I'm guessing that's standard big rig 10 lug?

Looks like each block of size options has a different lug pattern available, but they all appear to be HD tractor sizes from the looks of it.

6x6, 8x8, 10x11.25, etc.

 

[YotaAtieToo]

Buddy at work just got some visions for his dad's 1 ton tacoma. Those are some nice wheels for the money.

 

[Bullitt1]

I love everything about these wheels but the price..and they‘re signature series for a true off road icon!

 

[Simple'72CJ]

Just mounted up a set of Vision Ojos. As said above, dirt cheap and pretty impressive.

 

[Boomtacoma01]

Is the ring aluminum on those? How far do the bolts protrude above the ring?

 

[Simple'72CJ]

Yeah, all aluminum with two patterns drilled in the wheel which is nice. The little "safety ring" if you will around the perimeter of the ring sits just a **** hair higher than the head of the bolts.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

those looks slick, wish they made 8x170

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

Yeah, all aluminum with two patterns drilled in the wheel which is nice. The little "safety ring" if you will around the perimeter of the ring sits just a **** hair higher than the head of the bolts.

Those tires look slick to. Lots of time in them, but how do they wheel?

 

[Bebop]

signature series for a true off road icon!

 

[Simple'72CJ]

Those tires look slick to. Lots of time in them, but how do they wheel?

Haven't got a clue yet haha It's the cheapest combo I could come up with for a dedicated snow setup. Super shitty year for the white stuff up here in Washington state. Load range D which is meh, but hopefully flex a little and with the groove time bite halfway decent. Hopefully get them out this weekend or next.

 

[YotaAtieToo]

I like that style even better

What website is everyone ordering visions from? I haven't found a really great place yet? They offer a lot of options and most places are pretty confusing.