P1K5Dave
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Personally I’d use Amsoil before it.Looking at it - expensive stuff...
Are these considered a beadlock rim? I'm not sure what a beadlock rim looks like (other than what the term implies). Also, what size and same size for all four? Nice looking rim!ordered these today
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Thanks! That makes sense. Those aren't beadlocks then.A beadlock has bolts spaced every inch or so around the outside
A beadlock has bolts spaced every inch or 2 that holds a separate metal ring on the rim to lock the lip of the tire in. So if you can see that the rim allows for the tires lip to seat without a separate ring then it is a simulated bead lock.Thanks! That makes sense. Those aren't beadlocks then.
all are 14x7 5+2 non beadlock.they are the cheapest ones i could get that still look ok.they will undoubtedly be trashed within 2 years so really spendy rims on it are pointless,but i can repaint them.i have a set of 28x10 traxion Alphas hidden in the shop to mount on them this coming spring.Are these considered a beadlock rim? I'm not sure what a beadlock rim looks like (other than what the term implies). Also, what size and same size for all four? Nice looking rim!
Are you going to add a 1” spacer to the rears?all are 14x7 5+2 non beadlock.they are the cheapest ones i could get that still look ok.they will undoubtedly be trashed within 2 years so really spendy rims on it are pointless,but i can repaint them.i have a set of 28x10 traxion Alphas hidden in the shop to mount on them this coming spring.
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as soon as they have them back in stock.now waiting for the email,then they will be ordered.i was waiting for the email that the black lug nuts and valve stems were in stock and got them ordered yesterdayAre you going to add a 1” spacer to the rears?
Thanks for the information. I understand everything you're describing here including the need for spacers in the rear. One thing I'm still not sure of is what the 5 + 2 refers to. I've seen other numbers added together and I didn't think it had to do with the lug pattern. I try to read all the threads on the different tires in case I decide to change from stock on my deluxe but still haven't figured out the 5 + 2 and other similar configurations. I'm also familiar with tire ratios as far as sidewall versus tread with but this 5 + 2 doesn't seem to fit that either.all are 14x7 5+2 non beadlock.they are the cheapest ones i could get that still look ok.they will undoubtedly be trashed within 2 years so really spendy rims on it are pointless,but i can repaint them.i have a set of 28x10 traxion Alphas hidden in the shop to mount on them this coming spring.
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Stock rims are front 6 + 1, rear rims are 5 + 2 which makes the out side width the same front to back. If you get four 5 + 2 for all corners you will need 1 inch spacers in the rear to even the width out front to backThanks for the information. I understand everything you're describing here including the need for spacers in the rear. One thing I'm still not sure of is what the 5 + 2 refers to. I've seen other numbers added together and I didn't think it had to do with the lug pattern. I try to read all the threads on the different tires in case I decide to change from stock on my deluxe but still haven't figured out the 5 + 2 and other similar configurations. I'm also familiar with tire ratios as far as sidewall versus tread with but this 5 + 2 doesn't seem to fit that either.
I run 1 + 6 front and 2 + 5 rear Race Line rims and no spacers and have equal tire racks from front to rear , I didn't want my buggy any wider than stock.Thanks @Smitty335 and @rickoshea for the info. It all makes sense.
If you think Smitty makes sense we need to have a talk 😜Thanks @Smitty335 and @rickoshea for the info. It all makes sense.