Dumb question about beadlock capable wheels

[970rap]

I’m considering getting a new set of wheels, and some of the options are beadlock capable with beauty rings (such as the stock R wheels). Do the rings need to be (or should be) removed to install tires? If so, is ring removal/reinstallation something you’d expect a basic tire shop to handle? And if so, should I expect to pay extra for that? Probably overthinking this but it would be helpful to know what to generally expect.

 

[RdR2027]

I just installed R bead lock capable wheels on my 802a. The tire shop didn't charge me extra for mounting and balancing the wheels. I believe the beauty rings need to be removed to mount the tires.

 

[CigarPundit]

Yes, beauty rings get removed and any decent tire shop will do it. Mine doesn’t charge for it.

 

[OEMPlus Raptor]

I’m considering getting a new set of wheels, and some of the options are beadlock capable with beauty rings (such as the stock R wheels). Do the rings need to be (or should be) removed to install tires? If so, is ring removal/reinstallation something you’d expect a basic tire shop to handle? And if so, should I expect to pay extra for that? Probably overthinking this but it would be helpful to know what to generally expect.

I would remove them and reinstall myself only because some shops can damage them. Why risk it?

 

[970rap]

Do they need to be on for the tires to be properly balanced?

 

[someday]

Pretty sure. Its a beefy chunky piece of metal and a lot of bolts

 

[OEMPlus Raptor]

Do they need to be on for the tires to be properly balanced?

Good point, never thought of that

 

[Turning Blue]

I brought my torque wrench and installed the rings after they mounted the tires, and before they balanced them.

 

[thatJeepguy]

Lotta disinfo on this thread. 2 sets of tires already both times rings were left on. Zero issues.

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

Might depend on the tire machine, but the machine I have requires the rings to be removed. not the greatest picture, but with the ring on the "bead" is to wide for the shoe that mounts/discounts the tire.