02-26-2011, 06:53 AM | #1 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: FrayedEdgeofSanity
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| Installing Beadlocks?
I put some Rover tires on my LNC last week, but when I was charging batteries and checking things out I noticed 3 out of 4 of my tires spinning oddly. Upon closer inspection it seems like I didn't seat the tires right before tightening or else they squeezed out while the rings were being tightened. I ended up missing the rally because I couldn't get them in right. Are you supposed to glue these in place before putting on the rings? Any tips in general in regard to beadlocks would be appreciated. |
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02-26-2011, 08:38 AM | #2 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 07456 N. NJ USofA
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A lot depends on the rims, some have a better groove, some don't. Same thing for tire, some have a better bead than others. Also, running a narrow rim on some tires makes it even harder to get the bead correct. In general....no....you do NOT need to glue the bead in. Do a search for "mason jar" in the tire forum (IIRC), it's a simple way to hold the bead in while getting the screws started. I get things set, drop on a ring, put in 3 screws (out of 6) and start working them in. They are evenly spaced around the ring and I can keep an eye on the bead while running the screws down. Try it and see. |
02-26-2011, 12:14 PM | #3 |
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Thanks I appreciate the tip.
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02-26-2011, 07:24 PM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 07456 N. NJ USofA
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No problem, hope the info, and link, help out. Feel free to post back here (in this thread) with more questions. |
02-27-2011, 08:14 AM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southwestern, Ohio
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x2 on the mason jar ring! |
02-27-2011, 10:29 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the tip, also helped me out too. |
02-27-2011, 11:31 PM | #7 |
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Give this a try: New Use for a Mason Jar Lid!! |
02-28-2011, 12:52 AM | #8 |
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