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Originally Posted by stocker396
Noticing high HP small tire cars going to beadlock type wheels but not so much in stock/super stock. Why not? The Small tire grudge guys run on radials too... Any advantage or disadvantage? Thinking on new wheels soon trying to think ahead...
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Beadlocks wheels are required when you have a very high power engine to prevent the tire from rotating in the rim such as Top Sportsman, Pro Stock, etc... and when the rules require them.
The small tire guys run pseudo street radials and use beadlock wheel to stretch and keep the tire on the rim. Nevertheless, I have seen a few small tire guys go fast without beadlocks.
Over than the "cool" look, as applicable to a Stock or Super Stock car, they are not necessary. They are also heavier and many drill the wheels and use screws to retain the tie to the rim in lieu of using beadlocks.
Save your money and use standard lightweight wheels like everyone else.