"Simulated Bead Locks" Suck

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Hello All,

I was at Vato-Zone today *trying* to buy a wire bristle brush when I saw this guy showing off his wheels to a few friends. I was parked next to him so I checked them out when I got in my car. I don't know what brand they were, but I did see that they had the "simulated" bolts or bead locks or three-piece look. You could tell and it looked crappy.

I've seen this a lot lately and I don't understand it personally. If you like the look, then scrimp and save and do it right; otherwise it just looks dumb. I know it's just my opinion and I'm sorry if you feel otherwise, but if you do, could you please explain it?

What exactly looks good about the fake wheel bolts/two/three piece design? I could see if it wasn't blatantly obvious, but that's just not the case!

[SmithSR]

You can't skimp and save and do it right really

Bead loc is not DOT approved, so doing it right, is actually getting the fake or "mock lock"

It's really a not-so-cool look, but whatever floats yer boat! Off road, a true bead lock is priceless and will save time & hassle.

For real drag race cars, bead lock is a must. I've only seen one car ever, come into my shop(in a closed climated controlled trailer) that would approach the level of needing a true bead lock wheel.

Typically, I despise spending money on non-functioning stuff. Appearance mods are wasted mods.

[BuudWeizErr]

what is a bead lock? or maybe i know what it is, just by another name.

[Exar-Kun]

Its an extra disc around the rim that clamps the bead of the tire onto the flange so it cant twise/break loose..

IE drag cars/Off roaders.-chet

[Toahk]

My uncle has some of those on his 64 landcruiser, changing tires is a snap.

[p00t]

thats one crazy looking vehicle! i love the seatbelt holder posts