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robert97dodge · 07-01-2008, 09:33 PM

From what reading I have been doing there are A LOT of different brand beadlocks out there. They all seem to do the same thing but I know there has to be some difference. Just like real 1:1 beadlocks. My stazworks look similar to a set from USA6X6 but I if you really know what you are looking at you can tell where the quality is and see that the stazworks are way better. So I am looking to find out what do I need to look for when finding beadlocks for my AX-10. Here is what all I have done to it now.

Scorpion kit, Novak Rooster, 35T holme hobby 540 motor, RC4WD R2D2 tran, 225 servo, GC-2 chassis, panther cougar tires, MIP front axles and drivehshafts, STRC aluminum knuckls, C's, and rear lockouts, Losi shocks, and heavy duty beadlocks.

I havent had any problems out of the stock beadlocks yet but I am upgrading everything else so I may as well upgrade the wheels too. Also I am running 7.5OZ of weight on each wheel.

buster22 · 07-01-2008, 09:53 PM

well i have mayhem and dna beadlocks and there both great wheels

SuperBad · 07-01-2008, 09:59 PM

I have Mayhem Eng. on my ax10 and i love them!

ejbpnoy · 07-02-2008, 12:54 AM

i love my mayhem beadlocks

whoodie · 07-02-2008, 06:54 AM

Createacrawler all the way

Etype R · 07-02-2008, 07:20 AM

Eritex wheels are my first choice now.... The delrin holds up just as well as aluminum, but unlike aluminum beadlocks you do not need to Loctite your beadlock bolts.

FrankyRizzo · 07-02-2008, 08:07 AM

Vanquish just launched the Dirty Harry Pro Comp Wheels and I personally think they have everything you would ever need in a comp wheel.

JUSTGOINGSLOW · 07-02-2008, 08:13 AM

I have MSD's and my son just ordered a set of Mayhem's, both are awesome wheels

Nicklepimp · 07-02-2008, 08:45 AM

Eritex rims are a high quality beadlock for a reasonable price.

cartronicshn · 07-02-2008, 09:01 AM

i would say Eritex comp heavies, or any of his wheels for that matter

HURLEYGO3 · 07-02-2008, 09:09 AM

I have a set of Mayhem locks sitting in my mail box. Can't wait to get home and mount them on a set of Panthers.

gstealer · 07-02-2008, 09:21 AM

I got Ertex comp heavies for the front, regular for the rear.

They work fantastic and a decent price.

Mule · 07-02-2008, 10:15 AM

Shop around for something you like the looks of and a price you can go for.
Things to think about - do you want to be able to add weight later, is the rim made to add it using their product? Or, is the rim enough weight for what you want. Several MFGs make rims using their weights. Can you get different rings or would you even want them? What about offset - what do you want? There are a few mfgs that only make one style.

Mayhems - I have them and like them, good quality.. several offsets available. Make sure you get the new style w/ the deeper groove.
MSD - I'm ordering a set, but have seen them and like them as well. Little higher priced but good quality.
CKRC - decent price, 1:1 look, seen them but don't have personal exp...
Eritex, looks cool, higher than Mayhems & CKRC, don't know anyone with them...

List could go on, but you get my point.....

tjb · 07-02-2008, 10:28 AM

For the money and quality you cannot beat Ericsons

robert97dodge · 07-02-2008, 10:50 AM

So basically it is just a matter of finding ones that look good. I dont mind spending the extra coin if it is something I will be better guality. I do want something that I can add weight too and be able to play around with different weights but i should be able to do that with all whels just by adding stick on weights. I am kind of leaning towards some Mayhem just because they offer different offsets.

kwkride · 07-02-2008, 10:53 AM

Right now the Erickson Beadlocks (Eritex Inc) are on sale also.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125358

Nicklepimp · 07-02-2008, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robert97dodge

So basically it is just a matter of finding ones that look good. I dont mind spending the extra coin if it is something I will be better guality. I do want something that I can add weight too and be able to play around with different weights but i should be able to do that with all whels just by adding stick on weights. I am kind of leaning towards some Mayhem just because they offer different offsets.

Gerame at Eritex will do custom offsets for you. Just pm him for details.

Mule · 07-02-2008, 11:05 AM

OOPS, forgot this.
I DO have some Eritex Dirty Dozens on my tuber. I don't like Delrin.... It strips out too easy, there are at least one hole on each rim that is stripped on these. Granted, they have been beaten to death. I'm the second owner of them too. I use the stick on wheel weights too and like it.

sparky0068 · 07-02-2008, 11:36 AM

Eritex all the way! Gerame is a super guy. He can cut wheels in alumnium.

Like these:

rojo · 07-02-2008, 11:44 AM

Mayhem or CAC for me. Have both and like both... I would buy either again... Plus awesome customer service!

07-01-2008, 09:33 PM	#1
robert97dodge Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lufkin, Tx Posts: 610	Need help picking beadlocks From what reading I have been doing there are A LOT of different brand beadlocks out there. They all seem to do the same thing but I know there has to be some difference. Just like real 1:1 beadlocks. My stazworks look similar to a set from USA6X6 but I if you really know what you are looking at you can tell where the quality is and see that the stazworks are way better. So I am looking to find out what do I need to look for when finding beadlocks for my AX-10. Here is what all I have done to it now. Scorpion kit, Novak Rooster, 35T holme hobby 540 motor, RC4WD R2D2 tran, 225 servo, GC-2 chassis, panther cougar tires, MIP front axles and drivehshafts, STRC aluminum knuckls, C's, and rear lockouts, Losi shocks, and heavy duty beadlocks. I havent had any problems out of the stock beadlocks yet but I am upgrading everything else so I may as well upgrade the wheels too. Also I am running 7.5OZ of weight on each wheel.

07-01-2008, 09:53 PM	#2
buster22 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: spring Posts: 425	well i have mayhem and dna beadlocks and there both great wheels

07-01-2008, 09:59 PM	#3
SuperBad Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lagrange Posts: 261	I have Mayhem Eng. on my ax10 and i love them!

07-02-2008, 12:54 AM	#4
ejbpnoy Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: eagle rock Posts: 32	i love my mayhem beadlocks

07-02-2008, 06:54 AM	#5
whoodie Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas baby! Posts: 1,498	Createacrawler all the way

07-02-2008, 07:20 AM	#6
Etype R Web Wheeling Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 3,004	Eritex wheels are my first choice now.... The delrin holds up just as well as aluminum, but unlike aluminum beadlocks you do not need to Loctite your beadlock bolts.

07-02-2008, 08:07 AM	#7
FrankyRizzo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 7,172	Vanquish just launched the Dirty Harry Pro Comp Wheels and I personally think they have everything you would ever need in a comp wheel.

07-02-2008, 08:13 AM	#8
JUSTGOINGSLOW RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Commerce Twp. Posts: 1,773	I have MSD's and my son just ordered a set of Mayhem's, both are awesome wheels

07-02-2008, 08:45 AM	#9
Nicklepimp RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minnehopeless Posts: 1,129	Eritex rims are a high quality beadlock for a reasonable price.

07-02-2008, 09:01 AM	#10
cartronicshn I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN Posts: 5,076	i would say Eritex comp heavies, or any of his wheels for that matter

07-02-2008, 09:09 AM	#11
HURLEYGO3 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 41	I have a set of Mayhem locks sitting in my mail box. Can't wait to get home and mount them on a set of Panthers.

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07-02-2008, 09:21 AM	#12
gstealer Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ontario, NY Posts: 254	I got Ertex comp heavies for the front, regular for the rear. They work fantastic and a decent price.

07-02-2008, 10:15 AM	#13
Mule Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CO burbs Posts: 261	Shop around for something you like the looks of and a price you can go for. Things to think about - do you want to be able to add weight later, is the rim made to add it using their product? Or, is the rim enough weight for what you want. Several MFGs make rims using their weights. Can you get different rings or would you even want them? What about offset - what do you want? There are a few mfgs that only make one style. Mayhems - I have them and like them, good quality.. several offsets available. Make sure you get the new style w/ the deeper groove. MSD - I'm ordering a set, but have seen them and like them as well. Little higher priced but good quality. CKRC - decent price, 1:1 look, seen them but don't have personal exp... Eritex, looks cool, higher than Mayhems & CKRC, don't know anyone with them... List could go on, but you get my point.....

07-02-2008, 10:28 AM	#14
tjb Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eau Claire Posts: 776	For the money and quality you cannot beat Ericsons

07-02-2008, 10:50 AM	#15
robert97dodge Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lufkin, Tx Posts: 610	So basically it is just a matter of finding ones that look good. I dont mind spending the extra coin if it is something I will be better guality. I do want something that I can add weight too and be able to play around with different weights but i should be able to do that with all whels just by adding stick on weights. I am kind of leaning towards some Mayhem just because they offer different offsets.

07-02-2008, 10:53 AM	#16
kwkride Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 819	Right now the Erickson Beadlocks (Eritex Inc) are on sale also. http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125358

07-02-2008, 11:05 AM	#18
Mule Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CO burbs Posts: 261	OOPS, forgot this. I DO have some Eritex Dirty Dozens on my tuber. I don't like Delrin.... It strips out too easy, there are at least one hole on each rim that is stripped on these. Granted, they have been beaten to death. I'm the second owner of them too. I use the stick on wheel weights too and like it.

07-02-2008, 11:36 AM	#19
sparky0068 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the corn Posts: 331	Eritex all the way! Gerame is a super guy. He can cut wheels in alumnium. Like these:

07-02-2008, 11:44 AM	#20
rojo Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Powder Town Posts: 405	Mayhem or CAC for me. Have both and like both... I would buy either again... Plus awesome customer service!

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