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Removable wheel trim rings? (Fake Bead Locks)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rickrobb, May 20, 2017.

  1. May 20, 2017 at 5:10 PM
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    rickrobb

    rickrobb [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I searched and couldn't find an answer but whats the advantages/disadvantages of having removable trim rings/fake beadlocks on your wheels? Which manufacturers actually have removable beadlocks?
     
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  2. May 20, 2017 at 5:31 PM
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    Wtf is a removable wheel trim ring?
     
  3. May 20, 2017 at 5:33 PM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    You mean a hub cap:rofl:
     
  5. May 20, 2017 at 5:36 PM
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    Fake Bead Locks?

    The Level 8 Bully Pro and Level 8 Tracker Pro come standard with Level 8 Pro Protector Rings (scratch guards) and premium zinc plated mounting hardware
     
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    Itchyfeet

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    I think the last PU that came with these was an 80's C10
     
  7. May 20, 2017 at 5:37 PM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    JaCadoBro... those are beauty rings.
     
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    Omf who converts wheels to simulock, says there's an advantage to their conversion as it stiffens the wheel.

    I did it because I'm running an 18 and I wanted to make the wheel center look smaller

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  10. May 21, 2017 at 12:04 AM
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    Advantage, bang up the outer ring and replace as want/need.

    Disadvantage. Cost, possible balance issues, maintenance.

    Manufactures, OMF $$$, level 8 was mentioned earlier, not sure of others.

    Would be nice if it was a more common feature, I wouldn't mind having removeable fake Beadlock rings, mostly because I can run one set of rims, if I rock rash them more than I intended than swap out. Could even run one set for trail and one for street. If it's cheaper than having 2 sets of rims.
     
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  11. May 21, 2017 at 9:33 AM
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    I have them on my trd bronze, just wish it was a better material to bash
     
  12. May 21, 2017 at 10:12 AM
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    Are the kmc ones on xd rims removable? I'll add pic..

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