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fastlane 03-06-2018 12:29 PM
Beadlock Conversion
 
Has anyone had any experience with converting there wheels to beadlocks there are single and double conversions available. I know it adds weight but not that much they have it down to about 3.3 lbs per single lock. The tire has moved about 1 inch in 1-2 events

topless63 03-06-2018 01:29 PM
Re: Beadlock Conversion
 
Weld Wheel did me Magnums. quick turnaround

Ed Wright 03-06-2018 02:25 PM
Re: Beadlock Conversion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by fastlane (Post 557523)
Has anyone had any experience with converting there wheels to beadlocks there are single and double conversions available. I know it adds weight but not that much they have it down to about 3.3 lbs per single lock. The tire has moved about 1 inch in 1-2 events
I always put a mark on the tires by the valve stem. Mine have always moved some at first. Have always stopped moving by the second race. Tubeless, 13 psi. Learned to not lube beads when mounting. Just mount dry.

TOSTO RACING 03-06-2018 05:18 PM
Re: Beadlock Conversion
 
Champion Beadlock does good work and they are fast! I've never seen one move on a single Beadlock yet .

Myron Piatek 03-06-2018 07:26 PM
Re: Beadlock Conversion
 
Holeshot Wheels in Bunnell, FL does their own as well as other brands.

https://holeshotwheels.com/collections/beadlocks

My tires have moved also, but less over time. I also swap them side-to-side after every race to minimize any change in balance and tread wear.

Adger Smith 03-08-2018 03:02 AM
Re: Beadlock Conversion
 
Frank Parks does it, too!

Floyd Staggs 03-08-2018 11:15 AM
Re: Beadlock Conversion
 
What's the difference between single and double?

fastlane 03-08-2018 11:45 AM
Re: Beadlock Conversion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Floyd Staggs (Post 557668)
What's the difference between single and double?
Single is just the front of the wheel double is both sides.

Floyd Staggs 03-08-2018 12:36 PM
Re: Beadlock Conversion
 
I know that but is there any difference in the way they perform? Do you need the clamping on both sides? I've always used screws but I just got new wheels and I don't want to drill them.

TOSTO RACING 03-08-2018 06:11 PM
Re: Beadlock Conversion
 
On my last set from Larry Hodge we bead locked the front and knurled the rear so they won't go anywhere. I don't see any way the back can move on a single ,but I'm not running the horsepower to worry about it. Big hp guys probably need double's.

Floyd Staggs 03-08-2018 07:04 PM
Re: Beadlock Conversion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TOSTO RACING (Post 557694)
On my last set from Larry Hodge we bead locked the front and knurled the rear so they won't go anywhere. I don't see any way the back can move on a single ,but I'm not running the horsepower to worry about it. Big hp guys probably need double's.
Good information. That will save a few bucks also.
Thanks

Chevy55 03-09-2018 09:06 AM
Re: Beadlock Conversion
 
How much weight does a single beadlock add to the wheel?

Floyd Staggs 03-09-2018 09:08 AM
Re: Beadlock Conversion
 
I looked on the Champion site and I think it said 3 lbs.

Chevy55 03-09-2018 11:07 AM
Re: Beadlock Conversion
 
Thanks Floyd, thought it was more but that seems like a decent trade off.

Floyd Staggs 03-09-2018 10:35 PM
Re: Beadlock Conversion
 
I was wrong. I looked again and they have 3 different weights.
4 lbs, 4.9 lbs and 5.4 lbs.


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