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for about $30. if you install rim locks on yours wheels your tires will never spin on your rims and bugger up your balance.even 400rwhp with a sticky tire will cause your tires to spin on the rim on street or track.383vett is correct
I thought I read the hot Camaro came with rim locks? But good idea here.
People have been using rim screws forever in all kinds of tires. The MT recommendations are a liability concern for people who don't install them properly.
The pictures of failures are the result of not getting the screws into the tire completely and/or having them on a heavier (>2400 lbs) real drag car that achieve near one second 60 ft times (certainly not any near stock/actual Corvette road car).
This is exactly why the NHRA requires bead lock wheels on those classes that run these times such as Pro Stock and the really fast drag radial classes you see in high level no/minimal track prep racing.
If you choose to run screws check that they are not unscrewing themselves before each race. They do come loose and need periodic tightening.
Are beadlocks a better tire slippage solution?
Yes but they both cost and weigh a lot compared to screws.
People have been using rim screws forever in all kinds of tires. The MT recommendations are a liability concern for people who don't install them properly.
The pictures of failures are the result of not getting the screws into the tire completely and/or having them on a heavier (>2400 lbs) real drag car that achieve near one second 60 ft times (certainly not any near stock/actual Corvette road car).
This is exactly why the NHRA requires bead lock wheels on those classes that run these times such as Pro Stock and the really fast drag radial classes you see in high level no/minimal track prep racing.
If you choose to run screws check that they are not unscrewing themselves before each race. They do come loose and need periodic tightening.
Are beadlocks a better tire slippage solution?
Yes but they both cost and weigh a lot compared to screws.
I don’t disagree with you, I’m sure its a liability thing. Still kinda scares me though. Specially since I am about 3400 lbs with 900+ rwhp.
03-23-2018, 12:26 PM
