As a manufacturer, there are a few things to keep in mind when evaluating the sticker shock. Beadlock wheels are not like stock or one piece standard atv wheels andshould not be even put in the same category. You need to evaluate what kind of riding you plan to do and if the benefits to beadlocks out-weigh the up cost. Typically riders who deflate to extremely low tire pressures for rock crawling or climbing prefer beadlocks as well as endurance racers because both extreme terrains require the wheels and tires to never separate, break the bead or go completely flat.

In regards to the engineering, each beadlock wheel is considered a "multi-piece" wheel. Each wheel comes with an aluminum wheel, brushed ring and wheel specific bolts to anchor and squeeze the ring, tire and wheel together. Each wheel is assembled on the mounting machine, requiring each bolt to be torqued to specific requirements. All of our kits come pre-assembled and ready to install but because of the extra time is takes to install and additional pieces, you see why now the costs are relative. What you gain is an incredibly strong, performance wheel and tire setup that reduces bead breaks and flats.

Our Beadlock Wheel and Tire Kits start around $1,300 and go up to around $1,600 (depending on what tire you choose + shipping). This is MSRP so if you shop around your local dealers you might be able to get a lower price.

 

Here are some pictures of our M16 Vice 14" Beadlock Wheel mounted on EFX MotoMTC tires.

 

Very Good info! I think I will be ordering me a set of those real soon!

 

i dident think of it like that , does look good and i do rock crawling with my rzr so the bead locks would probley be a good idea, maybe in a year or so when i get the monye to spend on something like that ill getem , but then again the time something happens i wont have them lol, im lookin at a black set with the red ring on them

 

There are a ton of beadlock options out there, just hit the forums before you buy so you know if there are any happy or unhappy customers riding on them. Good luck and start saving now, they are worth every penny

 

Well said MSA. One thing I'd like to add is that beadlocks are like an insurance policy. You won't really need them until it is too late. If you're out in the middle of the trail, 20 miles from your truck, and you get a flat you can be in big trouble. Or even worse, what if you pop a bead while sliding around some corner? The bead pops, you loose all your air, and the wheel digs into the ground like a shovel, flipping your RZR and putting you on your lid. Beadlocks would be a cheap investment when you consider the alternative. I'm not trying to paint an ugly picture to scare you into buying a beadlock, just trying to illustrate what can happen. Most people don't even consider the possibilities unless they have had it happen to them.

Also, beadlock prices can vary greatly, and I like to use the comparison of a Ford Mustang to a Ferrari to help illustrate the difference. On paper they are both bright red V8 sports cars with leather seats. Obviously we all know the Ferrari is a more expensive vehicle. They are hand built, and every little details has been covered. The same is true with beadlocks. You can pickup and inexpensive set, or an expensive set (for example our top of the line 12" and 14" Billet Center wheels go for $429.95 and $599.95 respectively per wheel), and both will be more than functional as a beadlock. The difference is in the details. In the case of our Billet Centers you are getting a custom built wheel, in a variety of different sizes, styles, colors, and modifications. All made right here in our little shop in southern California, where every wheel goes thru the hands of multiple people before it leaves here.

Let me know if there is any other questions that I can answer for you.

Bones

 

MSA, My friend got your Black 15" diesel wheels for his new XP9, looking killer.

 

Love to hear it - Post some pics - lets see those bad boys mounted!

 

whats the difference in a billet center wheels and bead locks? which is better and why

 

Billet center and a beadlock are not the same thing, you can have both though.

I prefer Douglas beadlocks myself, price is good also.

 

They are not just for rock crawlers and racers. I do a lot of mudholes that are really rutted up on the bottom and had a lot of problems with stock tires coming off of the bead. It sucks when you are making good headway through a mudhole and then all of a sudden you can't move anymore. You winch out and find that one of your tires came off the bead. Now youve been spinning it in the bottom of a sloppy mudhole and it is just full of mud and a real nasty mess.

I bought billet center beadlocks from OMF and I havent had a single problem since. I agree that they seem expensive but I really like the look of them and you can tell the handmade quality in them.

These machines are way heavier than a quad and can put a lot of side force on the tire when on your side in a rut. I had to carry a spare tire and i would change it once a ride gauranteed.

Not to mention the improved traction and ride qaulity of being able to air your tires down to 3 or 4 psi and not worry about losing them.

Best(also most) money ive spent on my rzr.

Thanks Bones for the great service.

 

They are not just for rock crawlers and racers. I do a lot of mudholes that are really rutted up on the bottom and had a lot of problems with stock tires coming off of the bead. It sucks when you are making good headway through a mudhole and then all of a sudden you can't move anymore. You winch out and find that one of your tires came off the bead. Now youve been spinning it in the bottom of a sloppy mudhole and it is just full of mud and a real nasty mess.

Completely agree. It can be an absolute nightmare if you get stuck in a situation and any one of the thousands of OEM or aftermarket products fail, leaving you high and dry. Beadlocks remove some of that worry in your lower components to ensure you come out in the same way you went in.

OMF makes a fine products and we have had several of our MotoSport Alloys wheels modified by OMF to become custom, one-off, true beadlock wheels. If you are going to spend the $ on upgraded products, buy them from a brand you know, respect and a company that listens to their customers.

 

They are actually two different things, but part of the same wheel. Here at OMF we modify wheels, some more extensively than others. In the case of the Billet Center wheels we are taking a standard spun aluminum rim shell, machining the whole center out of the wheel, then adding our own bolt in billet center. This allows you to change the offset, style, color, and bolt pattern any time you want. This is particularly beneficial if you foresee changing vehicles, as you can simply buy a new center in a different bolt pattern and use the same rim.

So the Billet Center is essentially the base rim, and we can modify that with any combination of beadlocks and reinforcing rings depending on what your application calls for. Some customers may want that wheel with reinforcing rings on both sides, while others prefer the beadlock on teh outside and the reinforcing ring on the inside. That is the beauty of what we specialize in, we'll make you just about anything you want.

I've included some pics of our 12" and 14" Billet Center wheels so you can see how they look. Keep in mind though, we have a ton of other options that are less expensive as well. The best thing to do is visit our website so you can look at some of the wheels we have built so far.

Bones

 

Gawd those bottom red and black beadlocks bones posted look sick

 

Thanks Jason! For what it's worth, we can convert the DWT wheels that are on your RZR to that same wheel. And you can build them up slowly. We can start with the beadlock conversion, then do the billlet center down the road. Or vice-versa.

Bones

 

And FYI, that wheel is our 12" Billet Center wheel with our Lite Weight Type R style center and Super Lite Drain Hole style beadlock. There is also a reinforcing ring on the inside as well, but that is not visible in the pic.

Bones