mel Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hi, I'm thinking of making some beadlockers and need some info pls;- Thickness of material used The i/d of the ring (is it smaller than i/d of tyre and how much ? The dia of bolt ring (is this i/d dia of tyre) ? How many bolts, the more the better ? What size bolts M8 / M10 or ... ? Captive (welded) nuts to inner ring or nut and bolt or riv nuts altho poss not strong enough ? Thank's, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I'd say just buy a set of rings off one of the guys who does them on the forum - Gary Andrews or Saley on the forum both do very good value parts. My Gary Andrews rings have 16 M8 bolts, with nyloc nuts on the inside and are 6mm thick steel. For the money he charges (about £150 a set of 10 rings now I think) you could barely buy the steel, so uless you have free access to a laser cutter and trade price steel I'd buy not make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonutter Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 id agree with that iv built 2 sets of rims with garys beadlocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizla 1 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Just to add Gary does 16 hole or 32 hole rings and they are £ 150 that includes posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 I'd say just buy a set of rings off one of the guys who does them on the forum - Gary Andrews or Saley on the forum both do very good value parts.My Gary Andrews rings have 16 M8 bolts, with nyloc nuts on the inside and are 6mm thick steel. For the money he charges (about £150 a set of 10 rings now I think) you could barely buy the steel, so uless you have free access to a laser cutter and trade price steel I'd buy not make. Hi all, Thanks for the replies but the reason i'm gonna have a go at making some is quoted above altho i still need to know the o/d and i/d of the rings pls ? Thank's, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Has anyone got the dia's pls ? Thank's, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks for the replies but the reason i'm gonna have a go at making some is quoted above ... Is it? I can't see it, have I missed it? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saley Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Has anyone got the dia's pls ?Thank's, Mark Yes thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnover4x4 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 probably the easiset way to get the measurements is to buy a set of one off the guys who has spent the time researching , designing & making the product. Im sure you wont feel ripped of as they are really good value & doesnt warrant getting your head spinning with designs for the price. Failing that work it out thru a trial & error basis as others here have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl hurst Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 As said, just buy a set of saley, Then all the info you need will be there plus spliting the rims involves more than a angle grinder to get them corect, Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jil6939 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Yes thanks I could measure mine as well but i cant be bothered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jil6939 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Im sorry ,on reflection that is a bit rude but the point trying to be made is that you will not really be saving a lot of money on the grand scale of things so why not just buy from John Sales or Gwyn Lewis who did mine, both of which im sure would do you a good service. We all love a bargain but its funny how everyone wants to know what to fit for free when you have spent your own time/money finding out what doesn't work. If you have access to a cutter and steel etc as suggested then im sure you will have the ability to work out your own measurements.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Wightman Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Hi Mark, are you looking to make a set for the challenge if it and for your own use? Or are you looking to produce in quantity to sell? If this is the case can I suggest you do the R&D / development rather than do a 'Sco*****n' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Hi Mark, are you looking to make a set for the challenge if it and for your own use?Or are you looking to produce in quantity to sell? If this is the case can I suggest you do the R&D / development rather than do a 'Sco*****n' Hi Paul, And everyone who was obviously reluctant to offer any help as they thought i would be stepping on someones toes making them to sell, i can understand that and i'm sorry if anyone jumped to the wrong conclusion but no, i want to make them for myself and have no plans to go into production making beadlocks ! The question seems to have roughled a few feathers tho as i've seen lots of posts on here and other forums requesting sizes and dimensions for bits people want to make etc ! Thank's, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY ANDREWS Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 hi as they have said on here i have 15" and 16" in stock and trust me trying to make them your self is more hassel than its worth. but if you feel the need to make them remember how many people told you not to bother, good luck ps they are £150 to your door in uk mainland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbymogs Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 hi as they have said on here i have 15" and 16" in stock and trust me trying to make them your self is more hassel than its worth. but if you feel the need to make them remember how many people told you not to bother, good luck ps they are £150 to your door in uk mainland they havent gone up much considering the price on steel Nobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLR100 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 hi as they have said on here i have 15" and 16" in stock and trust me trying to make them your self is more hassel than its worth. but if you feel the need to make them remember how many people told you not to bother, good luck ps they are £150 to your door in uk mainland sorry to hijack the thread but i need a set for my 20" mog wheels is this something you can me with help with please? cheers chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl hurst Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 sorry to hijack the thread but i need a set for my 20" mog wheels is this something you can me with help with please? cheers chris Hi, Send a pm to saley, he may be able to help, Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLR100 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hi, Send a pm to saley, he may be able to help, Carl. many thanks i will give him a try, chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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