Tech question - Beadlock vs. Non-beadlock wheels

TCR57 · 3/6/20, 11:36 AM

Opinions on the use of beadlock vs. non-beadlock wheels? Pros / cons? I'm leaning toward a switch to non-beadlock, at least on the fronts and maybe left rear as well... for those who do run them how well do they hold up with incidental contact? Is the risk to pop off the bead significantly increased compared to beadlock wheels?

motorhead748 · 3/6/20, 12:05 PM

It’s been more than a few years ago but I ran a car 20 yr and never had them on the front & no problem. But always had them on the rear. Non wing I’d be open to try them on the LR. But it won’t bite you until you’re running up front!! LOL!!
I have seen cars qualify at Knoxville nationals with no RR beadlock. Quality only.

Chris Baue · 3/6/20, 3:08 PM

No bead locks on our fronts. Lighter weight 😎

Bill84 · 3/8/20, 4:46 AM

I don't run beadlocks on the front, but I do run a mud cover on both right side wheels. Lost a couple of feature races due to mud getting in my RF wheel, making it impossible to hold on the track.

Bill

3/6/20, 11:36 AM	#1 Tech question - Beadlock vs. Non-beadlock wheels
TCR57 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 53	Opinions on the use of beadlock vs. non-beadlock wheels? Pros / cons? I'm leaning toward a switch to non-beadlock, at least on the fronts and maybe left rear as well... for those who do run them how well do they hold up with incidental contact? Is the risk to pop off the bead significantly increased compared to beadlock wheels?

3/6/20, 12:05 PM	#2
motorhead748 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,959	It’s been more than a few years ago but I ran a car 20 yr and never had them on the front & no problem. But always had them on the rear. Non wing I’d be open to try them on the LR. But it won’t bite you until you’re running up front!! LOL!! I have seen cars qualify at Knoxville nationals with no RR beadlock. Quality only.

3/8/20, 4:46 AM	#4 Re: Tech question - Beadlock vs. Non-beadlock wheels
Bill84 Member Race Count This Year: 17 Race Count Last Year: 13 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 172	I don't run beadlocks on the front, but I do run a mud cover on both right side wheels. Lost a couple of feature races due to mud getting in my RF wheel, making it impossible to hold on the track. Bill