o_teunico Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Hi all, Last weekend at a trialling event there was a buggy with this beadlocking system. Has somebody tested this personally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Are they just self tappers on to the bead or a plate inside tightened by the screw? Can't really tell from photo. I would guess they are not road legal but OK for a buggy. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Just looks like boly headed screws through the rim.... can't see it actually doing much myself. . Apart from letting air out. ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 A bit more too it.... they used to run setups like this for the 4wd comps here, they used to use self tappers into the bead along with glue but with alot more bolts lol that doesn't look like it would stop dirt from pushing the bead in Haven't seen it done in yrs. noticed a few references on pirate to it but no pic's to prove it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toenden Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I did this to to of my rims (front ones) last weekend. I used 25x4.5 mm selftappers but it took some time to put in 30 screews pr. side of the wheel! :-) I used a small lake to spot the air leaks and ran it yesterday on the road with 3 bar and no problems. I am looking forward to try it in the mud though.. Mads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 There are 2 options with this: you either screw them in the bead of the tyre or, you screw them in just behind the bead to stop the bead popping of the rim. This used to be done with race cars and the carting crowd still do it. Usually tapped holes in the alloy wheel for bolts with a sealing washer. The last option obviously does not stop the tyre rotating on the rim, but it means you don't damage the tyre. sealing does look like challenge with both methods! As an aside, has anyone tried glueing the tyres to the rim? This seems to get used in the States and Russia with reasonable results. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 There are 2 options with this: you either screw them in the bead of the tyre or, you screw them in just behind the bead to stop the bead popping of the rim. This used to be done with race cars and the carting crowd still do it. Usually tapped holes in the alloy wheel for bolts with a sealing washer. The last option obviously does not stop the tyre rotating on the rim, but it means you don't damage the tyre. sealing does look like challenge with both methods! As an aside, has anyone tried glueing the tyres to the rim? This seems to get used in the States and Russia with reasonable results. Daan When I eventually get my Disco steels off to be banded I will be trying the gluing with Tec7(same as Sikaflex in UK). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_teunico Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 I couldn´t attend, so have not seen the real thing, just the pics that a member from the local 4x4 club sent me. For me they seem the the type of self tappers used in steel roofs for industrial buildings, those that have a rubber seal on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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