Looking for replacement beadlock rings

jjones752 · 3/8/14, 12:55 PM

Most of my rear wheels have the outer half shown here; I haven't been able to identify the manufacturer so I'm not sure I can get a direct replacement for the broken beadlock pictured. If anyone recognizes the "Lightning Bolt" logo and knows whether or not they're still in business I'd appreciate it if you 'd let me know. Another possibility (short of buying new wheel halves; I already know that's an option) is that another maker's beadlock rings may fit these rims; they're a 15-bolt pattern, approx. 12-1/4" centers. Weld are 14-bolt, Sander are 16; the only other 15-bolt rings I've seen are Keizer. If you're running Keizer 13" inch wheels and can get me the beadlock bolt center measurement that would also help me my decision-making process.
Thanks.

jjones752 · 3/9/14, 9:45 PM

Anyone?...Anyone?...Bueller?...Bueller?
I figured at least Dad would've weighed in by now...

PatrickMead#13 · 3/9/14, 10:19 PM

I think a duralite beadlock ring might work if worse comes to worst.

jjones752 · 3/10/14, 5:44 AM

Thanks Pat; I'll check into that.

PatrickMead#13 · 3/10/14, 8:12 AM

I'll try and measure one of mine tonight.

KYRON · 3/10/14, 11:45 AM

I have several to look at too
ron

TQ29m · 3/10/14, 8:48 PM

That is from Lightening Wheel and if it were mine I would have welded it long ago. I have welded several of mine, 20 laps and they are skinned up anyway. Bob

jjones752 · 3/11/14, 5:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TQ29m

That is from Lightening Wheel and if it were mine I would have welded it long ago. I have welded several of mine, 20 laps and they are skinned up anyway. Bob

Thanks for the info Bob. Yeah, I'm not looking for pretty, I'm looking for safe, and maybe a couple of rings with mudcovers as a bonus; not that keen on welding it, but if I can't find suitable replacements I guess that's another option.
I assume they're out of business, can't find any contact info. Do you know if any other maker's rings will fit?

TQ29m · 3/11/14, 10:31 AM

Jim, there are only about 3 bolt patterns that I've ran across, so count your bolt holes, and give it a shot, lots of them on Ebay, shouldn't be a big deal, I had some Lightning wheels, may still have a couple in use, but most of that stuff will swap from one to another, as long as the bolt hole count is right. Bob

jjones752 · 3/11/14, 12:41 PM

I agree, seems like 14, 15 or 16, mine are 15; just trying to find comparable replacements....

3/9/14, 9:45 PM	#2 Re: Looking for replacement beadlock rings
jjones752 Senior Member Race Count This Year: 19 Race Count Last Year: 22 Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,259	Anyone?...Anyone?...Bueller?...Bueller? I figured at least Dad would've weighed in by now... __________________ Jim Jones Midwest Thunder Speed2 Midget #97

3/10/14, 5:44 AM	#4 Re: Looking for replacement beadlock rings
jjones752 Senior Member Race Count This Year: 19 Race Count Last Year: 22 Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,259	Thanks Pat; I'll check into that. __________________ Jim Jones Midwest Thunder Speed2 Midget #97

3/10/14, 8:48 PM	#7 Re: Looking for replacement beadlock rings
TQ29m Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,568	That is from Lightening Wheel and if it were mine I would have welded it long ago. I have welded several of mine, 20 laps and they are skinned up anyway. Bob __________________ "Being old, isn't half as much fun, as getting there"! Ole Robert I!

3/11/14, 10:31 AM	#9 Re: Looking for replacement beadlock rings
TQ29m Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,568	Jim, there are only about 3 bolt patterns that I've ran across, so count your bolt holes, and give it a shot, lots of them on Ebay, shouldn't be a big deal, I had some Lightning wheels, may still have a couple in use, but most of that stuff will swap from one to another, as long as the bolt hole count is right. Bob __________________ "Being old, isn't half as much fun, as getting there"! Ole Robert I!

3/11/14, 12:41 PM	#10 Re: Looking for replacement beadlock rings
jjones752 Senior Member Race Count This Year: 19 Race Count Last Year: 22 Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,259	I agree, seems like 14, 15 or 16, mine are 15; just trying to find comparable replacements.... __________________ Jim Jones Midwest Thunder Speed2 Midget #97

3/9/14, 10:19 PM	#3
PatrickMead#13 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 954	I think a duralite beadlock ring might work if worse comes to worst.

3/10/14, 8:12 AM	#5
PatrickMead#13 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 954	I'll try and measure one of mine tonight.

3/10/14, 11:45 AM	#6 Re: Looking for replacement beadlock rings
KYRON Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 168	I have several to look at too ron