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Old Mar 30, 2009
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Whats Your opinion????

so i work at a small tire shop and he has these fake bead locks for sale and i want to buy them... the only problem is that they are made for an american racing wheel and i cant figure out how to attach them... whats your opinion on them??? i know not the best pics but you get the idea. im in love with them

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Old Mar 30, 2009
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NEAT idea!! Honestly...i'd just like JB weld 'em to the wheels. lol.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009
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that actually looks really good. i cant think of a way to attach them short of drilling and tapping into you wheels...or jb weld lol
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009
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Those are pretty sweet.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009
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lol well i can just see me on the freeway and they fall off and become like saws haha
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009
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Originally Posted by 04_xlt_4.0_4x4
lol well i can just see me on the freeway and they fall off and become like saws haha
Yes, but that would be bad @ss though!!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009
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lol at first till someone saw it was from my truck and tries to come after me lol....
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009
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I don't like it.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009
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Dont like it at all!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009
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they look sweet
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009
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i dont like it on stock wheels. something aftermarket, not spoked would look better.

spoked + "beadlock" is kind of a dead giveaway it's not right. i'd prefer to at least try and fool someone lol
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009
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without
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009
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i like it, just cant think of a good way to attach them.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009
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yea im prob going to do it cuz there is no good way to attach them
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009
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I like the ring but it doesnt go with the rim. But that is thinking with your noodle and Im not talking about the one in your pants...
 

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Old Mar 30, 2009
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Originally Posted by Rapala
I like the ring but it doesnt go with the rim
yea i see what you mean
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009
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I don't like it at all. "Ok" idea... but they look terrible on those wheels!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009
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I actually like it. : ]
 
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Old Mar 31, 2009
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Yeah I think it looks pretty good.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2009
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lol i like them alot! just weld em to ur wheel easier :P
 
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Old Apr 1, 2009
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i want to get those wheels and rings,
 
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Old Apr 13, 2009
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i thought about getting them welded on but im afraid the heat would warp the rims and also idk if you culd weld the alloy alumin. together
 
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Old Apr 13, 2009
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yuck!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2009
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Surprisingly...I like it.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2009
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sorry man, I think they're ugly
 
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