KMC "Reinforcement Rings" Removable?

Does anyone have experience with KMC Wheel's reinforcement rings? I have a set of XD125s on my 2013 and the rings are starting to peel clear coat. I would like to refinish them. Is it ok to remove the ring without dismounting the tire? I know this is not a true beadlock but I can't find info anywhere on this. Appreciate any help. Thanks Joe.

 

Mine are part of the wheel. Run your finger on the inside of the lip on the inner wheel and if you can’t feel a lip or parting line they are a solid piece.

 

Hmm.. Mine definitely have a lip and very much appear to be a separate piece. Left side of pic is wheel, right side is ring. Thanks for the info..

 

I’d have to agree agree with you. Do you have a matching spare? I would remove a wheel, deflate it, and remove the ring. Or raise the wheel off of the ground, deflate, and remove the ring.

 

Great idea. Wish I had a matching spare.. I'll pull one and let you know how it goes.

 

Even without a spare you can deflate without breaking the bead. They aren’t true bead locks so probably wouldn’t even need to let the air out. Just take out the bolts, if they are actual bolts, and see if it comes off.

 

My brief google search tells me they aren’t removable. I do believe your plastic bolts come out so with a bit of sanding and taping off you should still be able to paint them up pretty nice.

 

Thanks for taking the time. My bolts are definitely steel. Magnet hooks right up. I believe the ring is aluminum. Can you help me with where you found that info? I spent a couple hours searching.

 

Also I'll be blasting and powder coating so I really need them separated..

 

I just googled replacement rings for those wheels and nothing came up. Figured if it was a thing it would be there. Hopefully yours come apart otherwise your best bet is to have them all powdered, get new wheels, or live with it.

 

I found some

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Orange-Beadlock-Beadring-for-17-KMC-XD-Series-XD132-Wheels-/273540131370

 

Wrong wheels, jumped the gun. Still looking

 

These are the wheels. I believe they are discontinued. https://4wheelonline.com/kmc-xd125-matte-black-machined-reinforced-ring.282817.0

 

Sorry, I don’t think they exist. Maybe yours come apart though, hopefully.

 

That’s what I was searching and I found plenty of the wheels but zero rings. You could easily find out by pulling the bolts. It’s only decorative and you won’t let any air out of the tire.

 

Thanks for the help. Will be experimenting tomorrow and will follow up..