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KMC bead locks

I've liked these wheels since the first time i saw them.. Does anyone know where i can get them with the wider outer ring?

andddddd now its time to pull $1500 out of my ***

What do yall think? Its $160+ shipping+bolts for 4 weld on DIY bead locks, but i miss my little amount of bling so i want some more aluminum wheels

http://www.atozfabrication.com/store...cat=262&page=1
 
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i would think any type of machine shop could cut you out some if you gave them measurements on the whole sizes but dunno how much would cost i would think it would be pricey!!
 
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ya those are cool looking
 
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well they have one with a bigger ring.. but on second thought i see people dent/bend 1/4" steel plate rock rings.. and these are just aluminum. I think I'll stick with the smaller lip
 
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yeah i looked at those when I was going to be buying my 20s but went the other way on the look...all KMC crap is $$$$
 
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
andddddd now its time to pull $1500 out of my ***
That sounds uncomfortable!

The smaller lip looks a lot better anyway, imo.
 
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Originally Posted by HighRollerII
yeah i looked at those when I was going to be buying my 20s but went the other way on the look...all KMC crap is $$$$
its those or walker evans, And those are even more expensive haha

I'm sure there's other acompanies out there with aluminum beadlock wheels, but I don't want to get some mickey thompsons and stauns cause the wheel is weaker than a wheel designed to take a beating.

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That sounds uncomfortable!

The smaller lip looks a lot better anyway, imo.
****, if i could pull $1500 out of my *** on command i would probably take the pain :scool
 
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id just go with weld on. Put the rest of the money towards a D60 or something. Specially because when you upgrade to a 1 ton axle you will most likely change lug patterns and those wheels will no longer work.
 
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if i got them before the 60 i would order 8 on 6.5.. for the 60 haha

then I'll convert a 9" over to FF and match the bolt pattern that way.



Its more of a dream haha. I'll probably get some weld on ones here soon for my steelies. then when i win the lotto I'll get some fancy wheels hah
 
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
if i got them before the 60 i would order 8 on 6.5.. for the 60 haha

then I'll convert a 9" over to FF and match the bolt pattern that way.



Its more of a dream haha. I'll probably get some weld on ones here soon for my steelies. then when i win the lotto I'll get some fancy wheels hah
Just go with a set of H1's cheaper and double beadlocks. Bling wheels are nice but for 500 you could have a set of bullet proof H1's and 1000 to spend on a D60 to go with them.
 
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17" wheels are just so much more popular than 15s and 16.5s now though.


I'll probably get 17x8 steelies and do double DIY bead locks.... let me get a 60 first and I'll figure it out then.
 
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
17" wheels are just so much more popular than 15s and 16.5s now though.


I'll probably get 17x8 steelies and do double DIY bead locks.... let me get a 60 first and I'll figure it out then.

I only look at Interco tires, so I dont know about other brands sizes.
 
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stazworks does good work just takes FOREVER TO GET THEM!
 
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Originally Posted by redranger4.0
I only look at Interco tires, so I dont know about other brands sizes.
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yea i kinda want a set of krawlers or something maxxis. maybe KM2s if i still want to drive it on the street, they seem to work pretty damn well with our terrain.

but i still see more stuff for sale in a 17" wheel than 16.5s down here. I wont be buying them new haha
 
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treps treps treps treps..

yep definitely gonna need a 60 for those.. and a 17" wheel ha
 
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Hey Matt I have a set of these in my garage I can have the holes drilled for you and sent to you free of charge!!!
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[/dream] Matt, Matt, Matt hey wake up man! I said those look badass
 
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omg hurry up and buy the kmc's
 
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OMF does some badass beadlock conversions. Theres a lifted JK on 37's around here that has a set of black American Racing ATX series wheels that OMF did a beadlock conversion on, why he has them down here and how strong they are I don't know but they look badass lol.

http://www.omfperformance.com/
 
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i don't really want to convert a normal aluminum wheel.. I want aluminum wheels that were made to take extra punishment... just my .02


my buddy down here has those on his buggy i think, atleast the bead lock rings with the "rock racing" domes
 

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