bead locks
04-08-2009, 04:01 PM
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RE: bead locks
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I was wondering the same thing, but never asked the question. I just bought some proline 2.2 Flat Irons that I really had to pull and tug on to get it on the rim, and I don't think I'll be needing bead locks. The problem is that if you want bead locks, you have to swap tires and rims and the rims will probably need some type of mods. If you want the look of a bead lock, just use some nail polish remover or liquid plumber to strip the chrome off the beadlocks and then paint them the color of your choice or leave them the black color that they are molded in. From what I've read in rc rock crawling mags, bead locks are a pain in the ass because they have so many small hex head bolts that need tightened and loosened everytime.
I was wondering the same thing, but never asked the question. I just bought some proline 2.2 Flat Irons that I really had to pull and tug on to get it on the rim, and I don't think I'll be needing bead locks. The problem is that if you want bead locks, you have to swap tires and rims and the rims will probably need some type of mods. If you want the look of a bead lock, just use some nail polish remover or liquid plumber to strip the chrome off the beadlocks and then paint them the color of your choice or leave them the black color that they are molded in. From what I've read in rc rock crawling mags, bead locks are a pain in the ass because they have so many small hex head bolts that need tightened and loosened everytime.
04-08-2009, 04:08 PM
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RE: bead locks
well the hole idea of beadlocks as the name suggests is to lock the tier to the rimm CA glue does the same job without all the fuss ...and a lot les hassle .lol..
04-08-2009, 10:37 PM
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RE: bead locks
Very good point. I wasn't even thinking about gluing the tires. I did my T-maxx tires with CA and the only problem I've ever had with it was that I'm a clutz sometimes and I glued my pinky and ring finger together. What if he has wheel weights that he wants to alter or foam that he may want to chage or cut later? CA is a pain in the back when it comes to getting it off the tire and rim.
What if he has wheel weights that he wants to alter or foam that he may want to chage or cut later? CA is a pain in the back when it comes to getting it off the tire and rim.
04-09-2009, 12:38 PM
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RE: bead locks
thats very true about the glue but with a little know hoe it is very easy i do this all the time ..with no problems ..
. this should help .. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxnRwRaora0[/youtube]
. this should help .. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxnRwRaora0[/youtube]
