Running beadlocks on the highway?

I hope so as it would make things allot easier when I switch to 37” Pit Bull Rockers like the ones mounted on the white Tacoma in that picture.

 

The thing I found initially was that a 38" Bogger is managable in the driveway, but at the end of the day with 50lbs of mud caked on it, it's not. After that, I built the lifter. In your case, if you have 4 separate places on the trailer for wheels, you may want to consider welding a hitch receiver at each location and then make a lifter that plugs into a receiver.

 

Beadlocks are a lot of work, require regular maintenance (checking bolts), and can be a real PITA. It's only worth the headache and effort if you're making good use of them offroad.

FWIW, beadlocks are not technically illegal for on road use; they are often labeled as "off road use only" or "not legal for highway use" to absolve the manufacturer from liability, should they fail and be the cause of an accident.

Some good info on the topic here:
http://www.liftlaws.com/are_beadlocks_street_legal.htm

 

depends on the beadlock. there are DOT legal ones out there.

 

i run them, they dont balance well with normal methods but work great with beads. I check the bolts every 3k when i rotate and they dont leak air as some mentioned.

They are the only wheel i have so i cant really switch them out....they are heavy and suck fuel to turn. They are there when i need them tho and have ran them for most of the trucks life

 

Where in GA are you? I'm gonna need my new tires and wheels mounted very soon and can maybe throw some business your way. PM your location and shop. Thanks

 

Eastman, Ga The shop is Hartley's Tire Service. And I just quit there a couple days ago (due to some repeated conflicts with a fellow worker). But I will say this they do some quality work

 

I know a few guys that run them on their trail jeeps that are hitting some of the nastiest rock inclines you’ll ever see. Stick with the fake bead locks if you like the look.

 

Are those weld ons? I’ve been looking at TMIs weld on kits. I just received the notification that my 37s were delivered.

I’m leaning towards getting some Pro Co series 97 wheels and welding Beadlocks to them.

https://youtu.be/Fstd_hA7E2Q

Same process as the rock rings I put on my current wheels

 

not weld on

http://secure.trbeadlocks.com/17x8-125-45hd17beadlockwheel.aspx