Beadlock Wheels for ATVs - Run
Low Air Pressure With No Worries.
ATV
beadlock wheels are one of those win-win situations you hear so much
about. That "Best of Both Worlds" stuff people talk about, but is
rarely seen in the real world.
So if you're one of those
riders that wants the maximum traction offered by low air pressure -
without the risk of your tires coming off the rim - here's your
solution.
Beadlocks have been around for several years in auto
racing circles, but ATV beadlock wheels are a relatively recent
development. Racers have used them for a while, and now that they have
been discovered by the ATV mudding community, their popularity has
skyrocketed.
We'll assume you're here because of at least a
passing interest in beadlock wheels. So we thought it would be nice
to start with a diagram of exactly what it is these ATV wheels do.
As
you can see in the diagram, the tire bead is held in place by being
clamped between the inner and outer beadlock rings. This is what allows
you to run very low air pressure without worrying about your tire
becoming dismounted from the wheel. Simple, yet effective. Win - Win.
Here's a short video showing 4 wheeler beadlock wheels in action.
ATV
Beadlock Wheels Options.
What
other kinds of goodies go with the wheels? It won't take a whole lot of
time to tick off the option sheet, but there are a couple of popular
options.
Beadring color options are for everyone that wants plenty of style with
their function.
Either that, or you're obsessed with color matching!
No matter what color your ATV, you can see from the photo that a
beadring is available to complement the color.
Steel rings are usually powder coated or painted. Aluminum rings are
normally anodized for better durability.
Mudplugs for four wheeler beadlock wheels are another
popular option.
Plugs
were first developed by racers to keep mud from collecting inside the
wheel. The extra weight from the mud will cause serious balance
problems, which can adversely effect handling.
The mudplugs come
in two types - Foam insert or bolt-on. We like the bolt-on style for
any kind of serious mud riding. Foam inserts can sometimes allow the
mud to force its' way by the plug. That's even worse than not having
them at all.
Best
Deals on ATV Beadlock Wheels.
Looks
like it's time to make that recommendation we promised - so here goes.
The best deals we've seen lately have been on Ebay Motors. All the
competition among the sellers keeps prices down and most of the big
name national businesses have stores on Ebay now.
Mudplugs for four wheeler beadlock wheels are another
popular option.