Weld on bead locks

[rokntoy]

How much wider does a weld on beadlock make a wheel? Would a 15 x10 wheel with weld on beadlocks be to wide for a 33x12.50 tire?

 

[1stgenxxx]

I'd use a set of 15x8s

 

[4LWranglerTJ]

nope, it shouldn't. I know a few people that run 15x10s. If it is a DD, it would also give you a less spongy ride than a 15x8. If it is strictly a trail rig, I would go 15x8s but the real benefit of the skinner rim is to be able to air down and not lose a bead but bead locks fix that problem anyways.

 

[jeepinmatt]

The width increase depends on the sidewall of the tire. To calculate it, measure the thickness of the lip of the rim (from inside edge to outside face of inner ring). Then measure the thickness of the sidewall at the mounting surface, and add those numbers together. That will give you the increase in effective wheel width.

 

[uglyjeepoffroad]

I gained just over an inch on my wheels.

 

[russ0943]

Use a 15x8 for a 12.50 tire

 

[CTRaceWorx]

Use a 15x8 for a 12.50 tire

x2

 

[rockcity]

Use a 15x8 for a 12.50 tire

x3


the DIY beadlock will add about 1.25" up to about 1.5" of overall width to your wheels. It really varies by your wheels and tire bead thickness so its about impossible to state exactly how much width it will add