OEM Beadlocks

Question – Can you remove the beauty rings on the 2017/18 OEM capable bead lock rims and simply place the OEM bead lock rings in its place i.e. with tire still between rim lips – or is the bead lock ring substantially thicker than the beauty ring and would then leave a gap between the ring and the tire wall.
The Raptor I am waiting for has these rims and I prefer the look of " real " beadlock and DOT legal

Iochd said:

Question – Can you remove the beauty rings on the 2017/18 OEM capable bead lock rims and simply place the OEM bead lock rings in its place i.e. with tire still between rim lips – or is the bead lock ring substantially thicker than the beauty ring and would then leave a gap between the ring and the tire wall.
The Raptor I am waiting for has these rims and I prefer the look of " real " beadlock and DOT legal

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You need the Ford Performance beadlock trim kit.

Yes I know, but I believe that the thickness of the beadlock ring/ rebate for fitting into the rim would result in a gap between the ring and the tire wall once fitted

The beadlock rings stick out about 1/2 inch further. Would look dumb.

Has anyone done this?

tobywan said:

Has anyone done this?

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If they did it probably didn't last long. There would be a huge gap where the tire is supposed to go and would look pretty funny

I held it up when I got my rings and it would look super dumb. Looks worst than the pics show forsure.

I have a question...


Do you know if the OEM beadlocks (came with my 2017 Raptor) would fit on my old 1997 f150?

I'm pretty sure thats a no-go.

sher-bant said:

I have a question...


Do you know if the OEM beadlocks (came with my 2017 Raptor) would fit on my old 1997 f150?

I'm pretty sure thats a no-go.

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No, the 97 only has 5 lug bolt pattern.

Powdercoated Beadlock Rings

Hey guys!

I ordered the Ford beadlock rings and they arrived this week. These rings are SWEET! I had them powdercoated, and got two mounted this evening. I left the inner bead set, so I'm hoping I am still balanced. Not too tricky of a process, just time consuming.

With the lug nuts and center caps painted flat black, I think this looks SO good. I'll take some more outdoor shots tomorrow.

Peace,
Toby