Explain beadlock capable please

[lar32]

I have a 2018 raptor with the OEM upgraded beadlock capable tires. Im selling them on another site since I'm a new member here but have been asked if they are a true beadlock. I believe if the rings are switched out it can become a true beadlock but tbh just liked the look of them so paid for upgrade. Any insight would be helpful. I don't want to mislead anyone. I attached photo of wheel.

 

[pastorwug]

The proper rings are available from Ford Performance for a measly $200 each! That is why so few people change them over.
These are heavy rims that become even heavier with the BL rings. A popular option that dealers like to sell but few Raptor owners ever buy the rings and change them over, or ever need to.

 

[ogdobber]

Yes just as you are thinking. That beauty trim ring comes off and that side of the tire comes to the outside of the rim and the beadlock ring clamps the tire. The true beadlock ring are made by ford performance and sell for ~$150 each


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[pastorwug]

Yes just as you are thinking. That beauty trim ring comes off and that side of the tire comes to the outside of the rim and the beadlock ring clamps the tire. The true beadlock ring are made by ford performance and sell for ~$150 each


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Actually $216 each - not cheap, and who needs but the few that really go offroad in extreme conditions.
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-1021-F15RB

 

[ogdobber]

Actually $216 each - not cheap, and who needs but the few that really go offroad in extreme conditions.
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-1021-F15RB

Yeah my bad, must have gotten my set on sale.
They actually look really good however and for airing down in sand with piece of mind


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[isis]

So I’ve always wondered, if a beadlock clamps the outside of the tire, what’s keeping the inside bead from coming loose?

 

[JustDennis]

As they said, the rims are capable of beadlock with the rings from Ford. They don't work as beadlock as pictured with beauty rings

 

[JohnyPython]

So I’ve always wondered, if a beadlock clamps the outside of the tire, what’s keeping the inside bead from coming loose?

Air pressure and the physical shape of the tire.

 

[isis]

Air pressure and the physical shape of the tire.

How is clamping one bead any better than clamping neither then? I guess that’s where I lose it.

 

[JohnyPython]

How is clamping one bead any better than clamping neither then? I guess that’s where I lose it.

The BL side is “solid” and the air pressure pushes the the inner sidewall against the rim. It allows you to run a lower pressure for off-road.

That’s not to say that a tire won’t pop off on a BL but it is greatly reduced.