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Mar 27, 2016 | 09:51 PM

trayack

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Beadlocks, anyone using a single?

Thinking about running a single beadlock on my CCW 16inch rears. Rear brakes won't allow for a double obviously, and I'm not wanting to spend the $$$ on a 15 inch conversion either.

So, is anyone running a single beadlock out there, 15 or 16. If so, have you noticed any positives or negatives from the switch from no lock, to lock?

Combo is in my sig.

- Travis

Mar 30, 2016 | 04:28 PM

0mike@calvomotorsport

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it looks bad *** lol

Mar 30, 2016 | 06:56 PM

timmyZ06

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It does look badass, but who ever encounter tire slips??? I mean very high hp car maybe, but below 1500whp i never heard of it!? It won't help get better traction either.

Mar 30, 2016 | 07:09 PM

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if your car is hooking around 700whp you will start spinning on the rim depending on the weight of car

Mar 30, 2016 | 07:54 PM

trayack

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Discussed further with my chassis shop, and we've both come to the conclusion that at this point, my car HAS to be rotating the rim.

I'm headed down to Extreme Fab in CT on Friday to have the Ultra-lite locks installed while I wait.

Once back Ill install the tires with glue on the inside bead.

- Travis

Mar 31, 2016 | 09:24 AM

yur2slo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by trayack

Once back Ill install the tires with glue on the inside bead.

- Travis

Those guys do really good work there, have seen plenty of awesome results

Apr 3, 2016 | 04:05 PM

trayack

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Had them done on Friday while I waited.

- Travis

Apr 3, 2016 | 07:05 PM

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Very NICE!!

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Apr 4, 2016 | 11:53 AM

Dude_man

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Quote:

Originally Posted by trayack

Once back Ill install the tires with glue on the inside bead.

- Travis

Its simple to figure out it its spinning, use a marker and put a line on the rim and tire.

Apr 4, 2016 | 01:30 PM

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trayack

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dude_man

Its simple to figure out it its spinning, use a marker and put a line on the rim and tire.

I wouldn't have been back to the track in time to play around. My location makes things a bit more challenging scheduling wise. So rather than waste time, I just bit the bullet.

- Travis

Last edited by trayack; Apr 4, 2016 at 01:30 PM.