Beadlock wheels on a stocker? Why or why not?

[Alan Nyhus]

Originally Posted by stocker396

Noticing high HP small tire cars going to beadlock type wheels but not so much in stock/super stock. Why not? The Small tire grudge guys run on radials too... Any advantage or disadvantage? Thinking on new wheels soon trying to think ahead...

Weld offers a knurled finished lip when you can't or don't want to use screws. -Al

[Todd Geisler]

Whether or not the beadlocks is needed is personal choice imo.

I've been 1.12 60' on a 275 radial and no beadlocks. Never had an issue.

I chose beadlocks so I could swap tires at home...convenience and a time saver.

I've not seen a performance difference due to the weight of beadlocks. We're talking about 4 to 5 lbs more for a double beadlocks wheel. I've changed from one tire (24 lbs each) to a different brand that was 36 lbs. No performance loss and the tire weight is at a much larger circ. than a beadlock.

Also, NEVER use run screws on a radial tire. Here is why...