Beadlock Ring Not Sealing

So to keep everyone updated I just pounded the ring back a little past flat as per Raceline's suggestion. It's still not sealing. After I removed the ring I noticed the gap between the ring and wheel lip was only about an 1/8". I told him this and he said that's borderline being to close. He suggested fix is to install the thicker, flat aluminum rings because the bead is just too thin. He's going to get them to me ASAP and discount them. He then wants me to follow up with him to ensure my problem is fixed. Sucks about the problem but have had a great experience with their customer service.
 
jesse3638 said:
So to keep everyone updated I just pounded the ring back a little past flat as per Raceline's suggestion. It's still not sealing. After I removed the ring I noticed the gap between the ring and wheel lip was only about an 1/8". I told him this and he said that's borderline being to close. He suggested fix is to install the thicker, flat aluminum rings because the bead is just too thin. He's going to get them to me ASAP and discount them. He then wants me to follow up with him to ensure my problem is fixed. Sucks about the problem but have had a great experience with their customer service.
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It sounds like Raceline must be a good company. Being able to talk to a smart human who cares is important!
 
jesse3638 said:
So to keep everyone updated I just pounded the ring back a little past flat as per Raceline's suggestion. It's still not sealing. After I removed the ring I noticed the gap between the ring and wheel lip was only about an 1/8". I told him this and he said that's borderline being to close. He suggested fix is to install the thicker, flat aluminum rings because the bead is just too thin. He's going to get them to me ASAP and discount them. He then wants me to follow up with him to ensure my problem is fixed. Sucks about the problem but have had a great experience with their customer service.
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Being able to talk to a real person is a rarity these days. I’m glad they will be giving you a discount. So many companies wouldn’t. It’s nice to hear about good customer service.
 
Well wanted to follow up with everyone. Finally made time to get the new rings installed. Thicker rings with longer bolts. Everything sealed up as normal. The aluminum rings sit flatter against the bead adding more pressure to tighten things up. All is good and no more airing up every day. Plus I've always liked the look of the aluminum rings better. Wish they'd have come with them when I bought them like they do now.

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jesse3638 said:
Well wanted to follow up with everyone. Finally made time to get the new rings installed. Thicker rings with longer bolts. Everything sealed up as normal. The aluminum rings sit flatter against the bead adding more pressure to tighten things up. All is good and no more airing up every day. Plus I've always liked the look of the aluminum rings better. Wish they'd have come with them when I bought them like they do now.

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Awesome!! Congrats!
 
Glad you got this sorted out. Looks awesome.

Last time I put my rings back on, they were so visibly jacked up, I told myself i would have to buy new ones next time. This thread sealed the deal.
 
HighwayTrout said:
Looks great!
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Thanks. They kinda look like slabs now...haha.

Cousin Clyde said:
Glad you got this sorted out. Looks awesome.

Last time I put my rings back on, they were so visibly jacked up, I told myself i would have to buy new ones next time. This thread sealed the deal.
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Mine actually weren't bent like I suspected. The design of the steel rings just didn't add enough clamping pressure to the thin beads. The tech did say to hammer them back so maybe try that first before buying new rings. It'd save a couple bucks.
 
jesse3638 said:
Thanks. They kinda look like slabs now...haha.


Mine actually weren't bent like I suspected. The design of the steel rings just didn't add enough clamping pressure to the thin beads. The tech did say to hammer them back so maybe try that first before buying new rings. It'd save a couple bucks.
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Wow, interesting. Yea I will likely buy new bigger ones anyway. They do look much cooler😎
 
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