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Old 04-30-2008, 02:46 PM   #1
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If you'll notice, any new set of Proline 8 Shooter wheels that you purchase will now be void of the pre-installed bead lock screws.
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Old 04-30-2008, 03:10 PM   #2
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aren't they beadlock wheels???.....................bob

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Old 04-30-2008, 03:10 PM   #3
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Well that will certainly fix the stripped screw problem of the older beadlocks. WTG Proline!
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Old 04-30-2008, 03:14 PM   #4
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OMG! You pointed out a grammatical error. Good for you!
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Old 04-30-2008, 03:18 PM   #5
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so what has proline been doing sending out there rims with the screws in the rims already and people are stripping them taking the screws out then back in to mount the tires....sounds like there a beadlock not to buy then if there that easy to strip out.................bob

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Old 04-30-2008, 03:23 PM   #6
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Their earlier beadlocks had the screws preinstalled. The problem was that for some reason the two screw holes were stripped. While not a big problem (the beadlocks held ok without the two screws) it was a quality issue. Now they've responded to customer feedback and addressed the issue. Problem fixed.
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so what has proline been doing sending out there rims with the screws in the rims already and people are stripping them taking the screws out then back in to mount the tires....sounds like there a beadlock not to buy then if there that easy to strip out.................bob

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Na they were coming from the factory with two screws installed to retain the rings they were over torqued and thus stripped
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Na they were coming from the factory with two screws installed to retain the rings they were over torqued and thus stripped
thx jackal ....that explains things better then the other post reply .....................bob

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Their earlier beadlocks had the screws preinstalled. The problem was that for some reason two of the screw holes were stripped. While not a big problem (the beadlocks held ok without the two screws) it was a quality issue. Now they've responded to customer feedback and addressed the issue. Problem fixed.
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Has Proline issued a recall of the earlier rims with the stripped holes?
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Has Proline issued a recall of the earlier rims with the stripped holes?
X2 That would be the frosting on the cupcake. Not that I'm expecting it but it would be nice.
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so what has proline been doing sending out there rims with the screws in the rims already and people are stripping them taking the screws out then back in to mount the tires....sounds like there a beadlock not to buy then if there that easy to strip out.................bob

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Wow. How would we all strip the bolts as they come out? They are shoved in so quickly and forcefully at the PL factory that they destroyed the threads before you had a chance to.
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No.
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I'm glad they are fixing this. I like my wheels but told myself that I wasnt going to buy anymore for that reason. Between me an a few friends I know of 3 to 4 sets that were recieved like that. I might pick up another set now.
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I'm glad they are fixing this. I like my wheels but told myself that I wasnt going to buy anymore for that reason. Between me an a few friends I know of 3 to 4 sets that were recieved like that. I might pick up another set now.
That's great to hear.
Proline always strives to make great products and improve upon any shortcomings. It was all the valuable input that was received by RCC members that got this minor issue worked out.

Thanks to everyone.
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That's great to hear.
Proline always strives to make great products and improve upon any shortcomings. It was all the valuable input that was received by RCC members that got this minor issue worked out.

Thanks to everyone.
Recall or not, Proline does make a great product! I have been using their products for for as long as I can remember. I am glad they have addressed this issue also. Any advice as to how to deal with the stripped holes and M3 Hammers pulling out and bulging in some spots???
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Any advice as to how to deal with the stripped holes and M3 Hammers pulling out and bulging in some spots???
Just go easy on the install of the screws.

As for the M3 Hammers.....I haven't run into many problems but I did have a tire or two that were hard to mount. I just dabbed on a few drops of CA glue, to the wheel. Mounting was easy after that and I've never had a bead come off and no bulges.
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That's great to hear.
Proline always strives to make great products and improve upon any shortcomings. It was all the valuable input that was received by RCC members that got this minor issue worked out.

Thanks to everyone.
Not much of a solution for those of us who bought the old wheels, is it?

Not really a minor issue when every proline beadlock I have bought has had at least those two holes stripped out, is it?

I really believe that either the screw holes are just slightly too big, or the rim material is not right, which is why they were stripped out from the factory, and why so many of us had issues with stripping other screws out also...

Until proline can either get the wheel material right, or get the screw hole size right, these wheels just aren't that good of a deal...

Sorry, but I'm not likely to buy any more of these wheels until I get a solution to MY problem...
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Just go easy on the install of the screws.

As for the M3 Hammers.....I haven't run into many problems but I did have a tire or two that were hard to mount. I just dabbed on a few drops of CA glue, to the wheel. Mounting was easy after that and I've never had a bead come off and no bulges.
I also had difficulty getting my Hammers to mount up nicely. I to used a couple of drops of CA to aid in a near perfect mount.
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i have rock claws,hammers,and flat irons all mounted up on 8 shooters..never had a problem with em..and mine came with screws in them already
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