Beadlocks!?

kyleearpsg6137 · 11-20-2013, 09:39 PM

I am just cerious what some of the pro vs cons are if running a beadlock wheel on my roadster with a throttle stop? I wonder if it may help keep that 60ft a little more consistent track to track lane to lane? Anyone have any thoughts?

rickseeman · 11-21-2013, 10:46 AM

Heavy, expensive. I paid a zillion dollars to lose rotating weight, then put beadlocks on it and gained it all back. Not much upside to me using beadlocks. Looking forward to going back to regular wheels.

HolcombS/G155G · 11-21-2013, 01:42 PM

I prefer the beadlocks, longer tire life and minimal sidewall wrinkle helps tire longevity. I found my s/gas car to be more consistant w/ 60' times. The downside is the weight, if your concerned about it that's the only downside in my opinion

cicero819 · 11-21-2013, 08:29 PM

A Phoenix tires engineer doesn't recommend them for cars under 700hp, he recommends a good quality wheel. Make sure to measure the circumference of the wheel where it will meet the tire(the shoulder) sometime poor quality can have a variance in between both wheel causing slipping. I find a little sanding or cross hatching will cause better sealing and remember the best trick from the race tire industry for leaking drag slicks is to wash them with dish soap with a rag in the interior.Claude Ruel

11-20-2013, 09:39 PM	#1
kyleearpsg6137 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Woodinville Wa Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Beadlocks!? I am just cerious what some of the pro vs cons are if running a beadlock wheel on my roadster with a throttle stop? I wonder if it may help keep that 60ft a little more consistent track to track lane to lane? Anyone have any thoughts?

11-21-2013, 10:46 AM	#2
rickseeman Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 121 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Beadlocks!? Heavy, expensive. I paid a zillion dollars to lose rotating weight, then put beadlocks on it and gained it all back. Not much upside to me using beadlocks. Looking forward to going back to regular wheels.

11-21-2013, 01:42 PM	#3
HolcombS/G155G Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Dover PA Posts: 47 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Beadlocks!? I prefer the beadlocks, longer tire life and minimal sidewall wrinkle helps tire longevity. I found my s/gas car to be more consistant w/ 60' times. The downside is the weight, if your concerned about it that's the only downside in my opinion __________________ DIV 1 Super Gas/Comp Newbie 2001 S/G Camaro, vfn bodied, all alum 430 SBC 2004 S/C Ed Quay XL 4 link dragster, 565 BBC

11-21-2013, 08:29 PM	#4
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 68 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Beadlocks!? A Phoenix tires engineer doesn't recommend them for cars under 700hp, he recommends a good quality wheel. Make sure to measure the circumference of the wheel where it will meet the tire(the shoulder) sometime poor quality can have a variance in between both wheel causing slipping. I find a little sanding or cross hatching will cause better sealing and remember the best trick from the race tire industry for leaking drag slicks is to wash them with dish soap with a rag in the interior.Claude Ruel