CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post - Beadlock wheels on a stocker? Why or why not?

Todd Geisler · 05-29-2017, 10:29 AM

Whether or not the beadlocks is needed is personal choice imo.

I've been 1.12 60' on a 275 radial and no beadlocks. Never had an issue.

I chose beadlocks so I could swap tires at home...convenience and a time saver.

I've not seen a performance difference due to the weight of beadlocks. We're talking about 4 to 5 lbs more for a double beadlocks wheel. I've changed from one tire (24 lbs each) to a different brand that was 36 lbs. No performance loss and the tire weight is at a much larger circ. than a beadlock.

Also, NEVER use run screws on a radial tire. Here is why...

05-29-2017, 10:29 AM	#8
Todd Geisler Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 328 Likes: 64 Liked 345 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Beadlock wheels on a stocker? Why or why not? Whether or not the beadlocks is needed is personal choice imo. I've been 1.12 60' on a 275 radial and no beadlocks. Never had an issue. I chose beadlocks so I could swap tires at home...convenience and a time saver. I've not seen a performance difference due to the weight of beadlocks. We're talking about 4 to 5 lbs more for a double beadlocks wheel. I've changed from one tire (24 lbs each) to a different brand that was 36 lbs. No performance loss and the tire weight is at a much larger circ. than a beadlock. Also, NEVER use run screws on a radial tire. Here is why...