bead locks

Post by **chrisgqturbo** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:36 pm

on a trip on the weekend i tore a tyre of a rim i dont want this to happen again so i was thinking of buying some bead locks the ones i was thinking of getting are the weld on type i dont know a whole lot about bead locks though. What i am wondering is do i need to run a tube inside them? Can the bead still break away if pushed inwards also any other pros and cons you can think of. I know they are illegal on the road are second airs better thanks chris.

Post by **segan1** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:30 pm

This was covered not so long ago chrisgqturbo, have a quick search mate and i think youll find all the info your after.
Cheers

Post by **chrisgqturbo** » Thu May 01, 2008 6:16 pm

thanks mate

Post by **GUJohnno** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:29 pm

You shouldn't need tubes if the inner ring is welded on properly.
The best bet is to get them welded onto new, unpainted rims and then get them powder coated.

I just did some for myself and I can't see that I'll have and leaking issues.

Due to the shape of the rims it is very unlikely that you'll ever loose an inner bead.

Post by **WICKED** » Fri May 02, 2008 8:30 am

Do you glue the inner bead to the rim (slastic (sp), silicon, etc)??

Post by **GUJohnno** » Fri May 02, 2008 8:53 am

If it's all done properly you shouldn't need any silicone.

Post by **WICKED** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:42 am

GUJohnno wrote:If it's all done properly you shouldn't need any silicone.

The bead that isn't locked. The inside/diff side.

Post by **GUJohnno** » Fri May 02, 2008 12:11 pm

WICKED wrote:
GUJohnno wrote:If it's all done properly you shouldn't need any silicone.
The bead that isn't locked. The inside/diff side.

Yep, not needed.

If you look at the shape of the rims it's hard to break this bead.
Also most force is transfered to the outside in hard driving/turning etc.

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