Beadlock Conversion

fastlane · 03-06-2018, 12:29 PM

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

Weld Wheel did me Magnums. quick turnaround

Ed Wright · 03-06-2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fastlane

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

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

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

Frank Parks does it, too!

Floyd Staggs · 03-08-2018, 11:15 AM

What's the difference between single and double?

fastlane · 03-08-2018, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Floyd Staggs

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

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

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.

03-06-2018, 12:29 PM	#1
fastlane Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Calabasas Ca Posts: 137 Likes: 3 Liked 53 Times in 20 Posts	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

03-06-2018, 01:29 PM	#2
topless63 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 20 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Beadlock Conversion Weld Wheel did me Magnums. quick turnaround

03-06-2018, 05:18 PM	#4
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 884 Likes: 882 Liked 639 Times in 182 Posts	Re: Beadlock Conversion Champion Beadlock does good work and they are fast! I've never seen one move on a single Beadlock yet . __________________ 5664 GHI/SA 1985 CAMARO RED H/SA 1985 CAMARO BLUE I/SA

03-06-2018, 07:26 PM	#5
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	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. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

03-08-2018, 03:02 AM	#6
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Beadlock Conversion Frank Parks does it, too! __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

03-08-2018, 11:15 AM	#7
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 152 Liked 229 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Beadlock Conversion What's the difference between single and double? __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

03-08-2018, 12:36 PM	#9
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 152 Liked 229 Times in 99 Posts	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. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

03-08-2018, 06:11 PM	#10
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 884 Likes: 882 Liked 639 Times in 182 Posts	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. __________________ 5664 GHI/SA 1985 CAMARO RED H/SA 1985 CAMARO BLUE I/SA