Pro-Line Weld Racing Beadlock Option

[cmbscx10]

For those who want to run a beadlock wheel this is another option similar to Axial 40series beadlocks. While not a "True" beadlock it is better than nothing.

** The Pro-Line Weld Racing Beadlock is a 23mm hex **

To narrow the Pro-Line Weld Racing Beadlock, Axial 40series or any wheel really, this is a great right up with multiple options to narrow and no reported issues with them blowing apart or not holding up.

Drill press rim mod's with VP hubs

Stock Width just like Axial 40 series on Right and Crawler Innovations Narrowed on the Left.



Axial Falken on Non Narrowed Pro-Line Weld Racing Beadlock
** Would be the same using Axial 40series



Axial Falken on Narrowed Pro-Line Weld Racing Beadlock
** Would be the same using Axial 40series
** I De-Chromed these and still need to paint them Gray

[themacguru1]

Are they functional beadlocks or just cosmetic. I'm not switching wheels till I find a set of functional beadlocks.


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[cmbscx10]

Originally Posted by themacguru1

Are they functional beadlocks or just cosmetic. I'm not switching wheels till I find a set of functional beadlocks.

I guess it depends on your definition of "Functional". The beadlock rings are not Fake like the MT4/Rival Wheels. For the Pro-Line, Axial and many other 3.8/40series beadlock wheels, the beadlock ring captures the outer bead 100% flat while the back of the bead is captured but smashed on the inner bead similar to a 1:1. Our tire beads unlike a 1:1 are Square, so to get the most clamping force to hold up to the insane power Brushless rigs provide you need a Flat outer bead wall and Flat inner bead wall tall enough to capture all the bead material.

Will the Pro-Line, Axial and many other beadlock wheels hold up/not slip a bead to the insane power we provide? There is a great possibility but i haven't seen or read that they will.

Even if they hold up to the power, Beadlocks are not designed to be on speed demons. Who knows what would happen at 35mph+ with a 14lb Yeti XL.


This is a beadlock that simulates 1:1, Pro-Line, Axial and many others (Orange Circle)



This is a beadlock that we need (Orange Circle)

[bwillenb]

They look much better without the chrome. How did you remove it?

[cmbscx10]

Originally Posted by bwillenb

They look much better without the chrome. How did you remove it?

Yup. They will look even better painted too. 10min in Castrol Purple degreaser takes chrome off any plastic. Nothing worse than chrome wheels.

[cmbscx10]

Which wheel color should i go with?

PITA Dyed Black



Silver Gray



Gray

[Deckard]

Black. Always bet on black and always get black wheels.