Ford Beadlocks

[treypal]

I'm looking for a set. PM me!

 

[Humvee21]

well i have a set coming on my truck and im not a fan of them. just wondering what the going rate was.

I would like to trade my 2012 wheels and cash

 

[MagicMtnDan]

FYI: Regarding beadlock wheels...

LiftLaws.com - Are Beadlocks Street Legal?

why aren't true beadlocks street legal? - TTORA Forum

Check this out:

"I did a lot of research on it before I posted the "bounty" on it... and it's stood, unclaimed, for at least three years so far.

There is a Federal standard that basically says that all roadgoing wheels have to be DOT stamped, but nothing preventing a manufacturer from DOT stamping a beadlock wheel. In fact, if you check out Champion Wheel's comments (on their site) you'll see that beadlocks are actually road legal, but most beadlock wheel manufacturers choose not to stamp their product DOT, thereby hiding from lawsuits behind a smokescreen of vague (and often misleading) language.

If you care to research the FMVSS on the subject, there's nothing about beadlocks that is in violation of DOT standards... but there is a requirement that all road wheels be DOT stamped, and a manufacturer stamping something DOT, makes them liable for it.

If you go so far as to research the FMVSS, you'll find that the very concept of "DOT approved" is misleading, as DOT does not approve anything. DOT writes standards, and specifies how to perform testing, but does not do testing, nor do they provide approval.

There are no inspectors that "come out and look it over". It's entirely on the manufacturer--if they want to accept the liability for it, they can stamp it; if they don't, they don't have to. There's no requirement that they stamp it in order to sell it, that's how so many beadlock manufacturers can sell so many wheels with "not for highway use" on them, and no DOT stamp. They're simply hiding from the liability.

Rim shells are stamped DOT prior to having a center installed. I have a couple here at the shop, 15x10, with full DOT markings, from the rimshell rolling house, with no center, no valve hole, no nothing... just the rim itself.

With that information in mind, knowing that it has to have other parts welded on in order to be useable as a wheel, knowing that it has to have a hole (or maybe two, if you're using the inflatable internal lock systems) drilled in it anyway, it's pretty well stretching things to say that it voids the DOT stamp to weld to it, to drill holes on it, or similar.

The only argument I've seen that holds any water is, if you cut it, that (arguably) could be construed as a substantial change to the wheel. It is, however, considered acceptable to cut two wheels apart to make one wider wheel out of the two larger pieces of each. Wheel shops do it all the time, without impacting the DOT stamp or legality.

Further, as I've been told by the Colorado State Patrol, if the wheel has a DOT stamp in it along with the other information as described by the DOT in their regulations, the State Patrol considers it to be road legal. All they need to see is that stamp. Unfortunately for convenience sake, that stamp is on the air-pressure side of the wheel, to keep it from looking ugly on the cosmetic surfaces, but it's usually there."

Page 3 (of 3) - there's a post that says, "Sorry Scott, but modifying a wheel in anyway outside of the specs for that rim or wheel type negates the wheel manufacturer's certification. Don't believe me just ask a manufacturer. As far as I know Champion Beadlock is the only manufacturer to allow beadlocks, though there may be others. When the stamp is placed on the wheel is irrelevant. This isn't an issue of how a beadlock performs but an issue of liability, a manufacturer will not accept liability , or rather their insurance won't, on a wheel that is obviously modified out of their specs."

Source of above: Beadlocks illegal in California? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum


ProAm Racing Products - Ford Raptor SVT - RM2 Forged Beadlock Wheel
Weighs 30.0 lbs according to a vendor's website

"ProAm Racing's RM2 17" x 8.5" Forged Beadlock Raptor Wheels are 100% Made in the USA! The RM2 Raptor wheels start from a high quality 6061 Aluminum Spun Forged slug that is heat treated and aged using the highest quality process available. Starting with a solid slug this wheel is completely machined in thier Southern California facility from start to finish with aircraft quality precision. The wheels are then polished and anodized for a smooth silver finish look. ProAm Racing RM2 Raptor beadlock wheels come complete with clear or black anodized rings, silver F-911 hardware (pictured with Stainless ARP bolts for display), and fully machined solid design center caps that are o-ring sealed for a tight quality fit. Optional Race style caps available like what is pictured in the wheel above."

Link: ProAm Racing Products - Ford Raptor SVT - 17" x 8.5" RM2 Forged Beadlock Wheel


Hutchinson Beadlocks
HUTCHINSON BEADLOCK TECHNOLOGY

"To increase the mobility of a wheeled vehicle operating in soft terrain such as sand, mud or snow, it is necessary to increase the footprint of the tires. This is achieved by the crew decreasing the tire’s air pressure. For example a 4x4 at low pressure can easily exceed the footprint of an 8x8 at service pressure. This mobility is only achievable if the wheels are equipped with a tire bead locking device."

The Hutchinson Beadlock ensures the clamping of the tire beads on the rim at lowered or zero pressure.

As a result the vehicle capabilities are enhanced by:
Increased traction and braking
Improved steering control
Minimal chance of rollover caused by the unseating of the tire
Preventing foreign materials from entering the tire.

The Hutchinson Beadlock offers a DOT-compliant street-legal solution for any driver who needs to “air down” for greater traction on rocks, sand, mud snow, loose dirt, or any off-road surface. It enables you to run the same tires over the road and off-road without compromising their performance in either environment. They are great for any application that demands enhanced traction."

Link: Hutchinson Industries - Beadlock

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

I'm looking for a set. PM me!

go away..... look at your sig...... haha

 

[treypal]

I said you don't need Beadlocks. I'm not you.

 

[jeffyk]

I found a dealer that would sell me the factory ford ones for $550 each.

 

[Humvee21]

Why didnt you just order them with your truck, busa?

 

[HallenFE]

Any of y'all located in Oklahoma or some were close. im located in OKC are. Ill think about and let you guys know.

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Ill think about a price and let you guys know

 

[Devilsfan72]

I found a dealer that would sell me the factory ford ones for $550 each.

What dealer if you don't mind me asking? Are they the Ford Racing ones or the 1007 g part number in the catalog? I'm not sure if they are the same wheel or not.

Thanks
Scott

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

Why didnt you just order them with your truck, busa?

my order was pulled 2 months early and the beadlocks were still on hold. i got pulled second, when my order was fourth