Young bobtail Rhys Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 After all day re-searching, ringing around, querying etc. I still have no idea on which beadlock wheels to buy I need a 15x8 wheel with 3.5" backspacing to fit rrc. I have looked at both single and double lockers, but still don't know what one. So far I have been looking at; -Mach 5 beadlocks -Allied rockathon -MRW rockcrawling wheels -Stazworks -Portal rover's double beadlocks The reason why I cannot decide would be down to problems with all wheels. -The mach 5's have got problems at the factory atm and are currently being rectified. -Allied are all the way over in the states so shipping is abit pricey and backspacing is all extra along with colours etc. -MRW same as Allied but even more expensive -Stazworks are only suited to one tyre that you have specified in the making, so if I choose to change tyres it will cost me to have new inserts -And portal rover has the same problem as Stazworks in terms of changing tyres but also are under a brand new design because of faults Ideally I don't wnat to be spending mega money here, however I do want a quality wheel at my specification. Obviously I am not going to get a perfect wheel, they do not exist, however I need a compromise of a wheel that is more good than bad Any idea's or help would be most appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Find the wheels that you want and fit Staun beadlocks Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 Yep, thought of that one Steve but that would be more money as the wheels that I like are Mach 5's. Can't afford that package I am affraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungletrekker Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Hello, get the modulars you want, ring Gwyn Lewis and get some weld on locks. Well thats what I have just done and they work a treat! just got to have a steady weld hand!!! cost about 150 for 4 wheels (8 rings, 32 bolt, think they are 5mm). Hope this helps, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 You know what my answer will be Just buy the tyres you want to run and then you don't have an issue. Stazworks are a custom rim which just gives you so many more options. Some porn pictures to tempt you: Cold rolled rings to help stop you bending beads - it can be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Allied are available in the UK they normally have 15" and 16" in stock with LR PCD. Maddison 4x4 and Redpath tyres sell them. http://www.maddison4x4.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Dont you already have some single beadlocks? just weld another beedlock ring on the back. Cheap, easy, relativley quick and you have wheels you like? with the right offset and not constrained to one type of tyre. Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 Yep, already have some Bt Fabrication beadlocks on modulars, and they are great. Would use them but the mickey thompson's are 15" and my beadlocks are 16" Bought the tyres for a good price so can't grumble really when they are £282 each new. Will, you devil! That rim looks pretty dam pucker. Couldn't give me a rough idea of price could you???? Thanks for the link Dave. I will give them a call tomorrow to find out how much they want per rim and to see whether they can do special orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Stazies are suitable for any tyre the inner spacer is easy to sorted (Now I have done it) And the only proper Double Bead Lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Is the Staun not classed as a double beadlocker? And how much is a set of 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 How easy is it to get the stazworks over hear then? And, most importantly, how much for 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Staun is an Insert not a traditional Beadlocker (stronger wheel etc) £250-350 each I reckon on the doorstep TAXES paid But far stronger totally legal etc choice of everything to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Tony Cheers for clearing that up. So just another form of beadlocker then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I am quite willing to be corrected, but AFAIK, Stauns are pneumatic.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clbarclay Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Another split rim make is Herero4x4 from Italy. Had a look at their ones on display at Billing and one of their features was the internal section was made up from several sections to provide 2 rings,held apart by adjustable screw threads so the width could be adjusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 £250 onwards for a stazworks is too much money for me. I am sure they are worth it, I will give maddison4x4 a call and see whats what. I have already have rockathon beadlocks but they were too wide, but a good wheel so will tell you how I get on tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 The backspacing was the major issue to sort on my set up Modulars were fine with a spacer So I went for 3.5 b/spacing on 8" rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 Tony, that is the exact size I need but in 15" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Is the Staun not classed as a double beadlocker? And how much is a set of 5? Yes it is a double beadlock. They cost about £70 each in US and seem to vary quite a bit over here in Europe going up to £150. Devon 4x4 were most reasonable when I looked with each costing about £115inc. They are very popular in US, less so over here. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I ran Staun for a while, biggest drawbacks were balance issues, leaks and them making tyre repair a complete PITA, even when compared to removing and replacing 32 bolts ! I'd also dispute the suggestion that they lock both beads, they weren't wide enough to lock both beads on my 8 inch wheels. I thought they would lock both until I fitted them for a "photo shoot". When fitted to the rim without a tyre and inflated to 40psi they were still 2 inches away from the inner rim. Maybe they've started making a wider version as it would have been 2004 when I fitted mine. Having changed from Staun to Allied "proper" bead locks I wouldn't voluntarily go back to using Stauns again, mechanical bead locks are much less hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clbarclay Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Dave then are availible in different widths. But then the narrowest size claims to do 7" to 9" http://www.devon4x4.com/component/option,c...howcaticons,yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Right, I have got a price for my spec on some rockathons from Redpath tyres and they want around £180 + vat per wheels, so £211.50 per corner plus delivery. Thats too much again. Anyone got any suggestions for a half decent wheel that is reasonably priced? I have emailed portal rover for their prices on double beadlocks and some pictures of their new design, so shall find out Monday what they are like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Right, I have got a price for my spec on some rockathons from Redpath tyres and they want around £180 + vat per wheels, so £211.50 per corner plus delivery. Thats too much again. Anyone got any suggestions for a half decent wheel that is reasonably priced? I have emailed portal rover for their prices on double beadlocks and some pictures of their new design, so shall find out Monday what they are like. TBH I'd save for now - spend it once, spend it right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Spend it right? Do you mean Stazworks by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 there is a fair bit of truth in that Rhys, Ive run John Staziks wheels for years, they take a massive kicking and come bouncing back for more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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