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Workshop => Suspension and Chassis => Topic started by: The norm on March 05, 2021, 07:27:34 PM
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I'm contemplating getting a set of beadlock wheels for my R. It is a dune machine exclusively so I really don't need them. I do like the look however. I have been thinking about OMF and HiPer wheels. So I ask you guys to post pictures of your beadlocks and tell me what you like about them.
Thanks Loren
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I’m a big fan of Douglas shamrocks and the Douglas ultimate centers. I love the old school stuff. Unfortunately neither are made anymore. If you find a new set somewhere they are selling for around $1000 new for the set (and that’s most likely the “friends” price).
Not the ideal dune setup up but they sure look cool. Here’s mine:
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My next set of wheels will be OMF. Loren, same as you I like the look. I talked to OMF not too long ago. I was inquiring about a set (or 2). I didn’t proceed with the purchase because their orders for wheels were very backed up. The issue was the availability of DWT wheels. Everything was on back order. I highly doubt if you ordered today that you’d get them anytime soon.
Joe
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This is what I’ll be getting next:
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I saved this pic from a search awhile ago.
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I also like the old school look of these OMF wheels.
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Those wheels on the R are exactly what I want! I dig the shamrocks for sure, but like you said they are nearly unattainable
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Exactly like these but in black instead of gold.
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I’ve got hipers and an old set of champions. I like the hipers because the black will always stay black. The thread inserts scare me a bit though. Worried they’ll strip out eventually. A cheaper option is the Alba beadlocks. Seem to be decent quality.
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I’ve got hipers and an old set of champions. I like the hipers because the black will always stay black. The thread inserts scare me a bit though. Worried they’ll strip out eventually. A cheaper option is the Alba beadlocks. Seem to be decent quality.
The trouble with Hipers is they aren't making 8x8 wheels anymore. So I would have to try and find some new floating around or buy used. I would worry about the threaded inserts on used wheels. I really like the OMF's because you can get them in a two tone (for lack of a better term). I would go with black hub/polished center/black ring. Now if I can sneak them in without the wife knowing!
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Exactly like these but in black instead of gold.
Cooper said he needs the gold wheels on his R. He says it's the gold that makes it fast!
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Here's another option & there available in 8x8 & of course black just for you: https://www.ebay.com/itm/DWT-G3-Blue-Rear-Beadlock-Wheels-Rims-8-8x8-3-5-4-110-Honda-Suzuki-450R-LTR450/361440390939?epid=2192805469&hash=item542786af1b:g:jNYAAOxyXp5STgDf
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Those look nice! And the price is good
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Here's another option & there available in 8x8 & of course black just for you: https://www.ebay.com/itm/DWT-G3-Blue-Rear-Beadlock-Wheels-Rims-8-8x8-3-5-4-110-Honda-Suzuki-450R-LTR450/361440390939?epid=2192805469&hash=item542786af1b:g:jNYAAOxyXp5STgDf
That seller is ATV Galaxy. I’m pretty sure they drop ship almost everything they sell. I’d call first before placing an order.
Joe
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I love the look of these OMF wheels.
Joe
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Joe, I have seen a few of these wheel sets before! lol
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I love the look of these OMF wheels.
Joe
Those are really cool.
While we're on this topic - these wheels come with SS fasteners, I'd love to lighten the hardware up - Ti + a good anti-seize interested me, but costly.. How do we think Aluminum hardware would work on these? I was a little worried about the lateral forces of aluminum threads versus SS or Ti.. anybody have thoughts?
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Personally I wouldn't trust aluminum fasteners for this. There's more than just lateral loads on bead locks, you gotta think about tightening up the bolts to seat the rings down against the wheels too which will put a lot of stress on aluminum threads. How much weight will you actually save from just a hand full of small bolts anyway?