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New Method 701 street legal "beadlocks"

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by bajakerry, May 31, 2018.

  1. Aug 6, 2018 at 11:15 AM
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    I asked about other colors, titanium specifically. Method said they are not planned.
     
  2. Aug 6, 2018 at 11:25 AM
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    Not understanding the purpose of running a "beadlock" wheel without rock rings. Unless you are crawling rocks, you really don't need to air down below 15psi. Are these the next "overlander" wheel for the IG wheelers?
     
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  3. Aug 6, 2018 at 12:21 PM
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    From what we're seeing, black and bronze finishes only - for now, that is.
     
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  4. Aug 7, 2018 at 7:35 AM
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    Well damn. I probably will get them at the same time as my Shrockworks sliders.
     
  5. Aug 10, 2018 at 8:28 AM
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    keep us updated and post some pictures if you can. tired of 2 or 3 photos that exist.
     
  6. Aug 11, 2018 at 1:32 PM
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    Will do.
     
  7. Aug 16, 2018 at 9:22 AM
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    Did you already place an order?
     
  8. Aug 16, 2018 at 10:06 AM
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  9. Aug 21, 2018 at 9:57 PM
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    Orders just went live on Method's website today. I really want to see these mounted before I order them. I've been waiting for them to be released since they were announced on the spring.
     
  10. Aug 21, 2018 at 10:01 PM
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    Seems like they should be knurled to help from spinning the tire on the wheel

    It would be cool if they integrated this into their other wheels. Without charging the beadlock price. These wheels seem very expensive for a possible gimmick. If it works, it would be awesome for them to make it an option on all their wheels. I don’t like the lol of these though.
     
  11. Aug 21, 2018 at 10:11 PM
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    How much do they weigh?
     
  12. Aug 22, 2018 at 1:02 PM
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  13. Aug 22, 2018 at 1:07 PM
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    I love how they say you can air them down to pressure similar to beadlock wheels...and don’t show any low pressure tires. Let’s see proof they work!
     
  14. Aug 23, 2018 at 8:15 AM
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    So I ordered (5) 16" in bronze from vividracing.com (link) and they were $164.40 each!! Pretty happy with the total! Does anyone know if the stock lug nuts will work? I image they will so I want to get a locking lug nut set so I can keep these wheels and not worry about anyone stealing them.
     
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  15. Aug 23, 2018 at 8:16 AM
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    What did they say about delivery time?
     
  16. Aug 23, 2018 at 8:34 AM
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    I only bought them, didn't ask vividracing about shipping because I contacted Method yesterday and they said that they should start shipping in 2-3 weeks. I figured that's when vividracing would ship to since they will most likely be drop shipped from Method since that's what the other companies (Summit, Discount tire) are doing.
     
  17. Aug 23, 2018 at 8:35 AM
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  18. Aug 23, 2018 at 10:49 AM
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    You’ll need spline drive et nuts preferably
     
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  20. Aug 25, 2018 at 9:40 AM
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    are those hub centric or lug centric wheels?
     
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