STANDARD VS BEADLOCK WHEELS

On a standard wheel, air pressure pushes against the beads of the tire, firmly pressing the beads against the lips of the wheel. In normal driving conditions and the tires inflated properly, the bead contact area is more than adequate to keep the tire firmly attached to the wheel.

A beadlock wheel is mounted to the tire firmly securing the tire bead between the outer wheel lip and lock ring using high-grade bolts. To get maximum traction out of your tires, beadlock wheels allow you to run lower air pressure without the risk of a tire rolling off the wheel. It also allows your tires to flatten out for better flotation and a larger contact patch for traction and grip without risking the tire spinning or debeading. 

Beadlock wheels are ideal for racing, rock climbing, mud, sand, snow, jumping and extreme terrain. In the event that you get a flat tire from a puncture, a beadlock will hold your tire onto the wheel, ultimately getting you to a safe location.