Q: What is a Beadlock?
A beadlock is a specialized device used on wheels, primarily in off-road and racing vehicles, to secure the tire’s bead (the inner edge of the tire) to the wheel rim. It is designed to prevent the tire from slipping or coming off the rim during low tire pressures, which is common in off-road driving when vehicles need to deflate their tires for better traction on rough terrain, such as sand, mud, or rocks.
How a Beadlock works:
A beadlock consists of an inner ring and an outer ring that clamp down on the tire’s bead, holding it firmly in place on the wheel. This prevents the tire from separating from the wheel, especially when the tire is under low pressure, which would otherwise cause the bead to unseat under heavy loads, impacts, or extreme cornering forces.
Key Benefits of Beadlocks:
- Prevents Bead Unseating: By securing the tire bead tightly, beadlocks reduce the risk of the tire popping off the rim during off-road driving.
- Lower Tire Pressure: Drivers can run lower tire pressures for better traction on soft or uneven surfaces without worrying about the tire losing its seal.
- Enhanced Off-Road Performance: Beadlocks are commonly used in off-road, rock crawling, and racing vehicles where extreme tire conditions are expected.
Beadlock Wheels:
- Beadlock wheels have an additional ring that bolts around the edge of the rim. The tire’s bead is placed between the rim and the beadlock ring, and bolts are tightened to clamp the tire in place.
- These wheels are usually found in rugged off-road vehicles, rock crawlers, and some motorsport applications where wheel integrity under extreme conditions is critical.
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These springs are a game changer. Completely revamped my M3 from a performance and cosmetic standpoint. Soft/comfortable during your daily commute and stiff/precise during "spirited" driving. Cabin noise is also drastically reduced. Cannot recommend this product enough. Call and ask for Kirk Nason,...
Jordan C.
June 09, 2023
Took me about 2 hours total to remove the arms press out the rubber bushings and press in these then fit back to my 24 performance, very direct steering now and drastically reduced the wobbly feeling under hard braking , slightly more road noise over rough roads but if your looking for race car like...
Stephen M.
January 27, 2025
The Sway Bar was straightforward to install. I noticed an immediate and significant difference in the way the car handles. The sway bars helped eliminate body roll, and the car feels more stable. Blake provided excellent customer service from when I placed my order, all the way to delivery and...
Jeffrey J.
October 14, 2022
Best spoiler out there for your Tesla! Looks and fits so much better than the stock one while improving range at the same time! Spoiler fitment is perfect and still holding on tight 18 months in. It’s the perfect size and the carbon weave is awesome. Great value and looks. Don’t even consider...
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September 24, 2022
The pictures on the website does not do justice. the wheels look extremely beautiful. Kirk was extremely helpful, and coordination was amazing. My wheels are gloss black, not able to add a picture to the review if not would do it. I went with slightly bigger wheels 20x10.5 front and 20X11 back. ...
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March 31, 2024
These are a great set of wheels. I purchased them to replace my OEM 2024 M3P wheels. I went with the 19x9.5 in satin black. The wheels are very lightweight and durable. I wrapped them in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires. The wheels are great on the street for daily use and I have used them at...
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May 30, 2025
Great looking emblem! Excellent quality and looks cool on my car. Extremely happy with my order! Product was perfect and shipping was fast.
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September 29, 2022
After using the fascia for over two years, this feels like a must-have Tesla upgrade. The stock Model 3 just doesn’t look the same anymore. I rate 4/5 stars since epoxy would be better than double-sided tape to secure the ultrasonic sensors.
David S.
November 06, 2022
These are best brakes I’ve ever experienced on any car! Like Randy Pobst said, just looking at these brakes gives confidence. In practicality, they work so well on the street with instant bite and heavy stopping power. Check out this post of my Tesla Performance Model 3 stopping from 60Mph in 2...
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October 11, 2022
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