i ordered some aero racing beadlocks from summit and welded them on my wheels. the question i have is... do i need 2 grind the lip off the rim 2 make the wheel completly flush with the bead lock so it doesnt cut the tire or will it b ok like this
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| Author: | moondog [ Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | welded beadlocks |
i ordered some aero racing beadlocks from summit and welded them on my wheels. the question i have is... do i need 2 grind the lip off the rim 2 make the wheel completly flush with the bead lock so it doesnt cut the tire or will it b ok like this
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| Author: | kybuggy1 [ Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: welded beadlocks |
Most of 'em I've seen are ground off. |
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| Author: | nitro_mudder [ Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: welded beadlocks |
The main benifit to gronding it off is so you can remove the tire easily. I left mine on so it had more bite on the tire. Seems to be ok so far. But I also filled the gap with weld. |
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| Author: | moondog [ Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: welded beadlocks |
i grinded mine down 2 the top of the weld today.i didnt take it all the way flush with the beadlock put it is pretty close and i made sure it was very smooth. ill get some pics when i get them painted |
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