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Welding Up "Street Lock" Rims?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Jnizzle, May 16, 2012.

  1. May 16, 2012 at 1:15 AM
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    Jnizzle

    Jnizzle [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Is it possible or has it been done to weld up some fake beadlocks on some steel rims? Im thinking these in particular from wheeler's:

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    Kind of a poor man's MT Classic Lock?

    I think it would be badass to pull it off! :rimshot:
     
  2. May 16, 2012 at 1:22 AM
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    Why not weld up the real thing they make DIY kits for this So you can make them into real bead locks
     
  3. May 16, 2012 at 10:22 AM
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    Well my main objective is to save $50 a wheel rather than buying the pro comp streetlocks. I honestly dont need bead locks, I just llike the look.. :anonymous:
     
  4. May 16, 2012 at 10:34 AM
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    I'd be worried about getting them to balance.
     

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