Method Bead Grip Wheels

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T800

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I need new wheels and wondering if the bead grip wheels can really go to a lower PSI compared to regular wheels, or more of a gimmick. I'm going to be running 37X12.5X17. Mostly looking to go down to about 9 or 8 PSI. Don't want to get beadlocks.
 
I believe some people here have run them.
Check out the thread below. Maybe others have some more recent experience too.

Method Racing bead-grip wheels

Hey all, anyone have any experience with method racing’s trail series wheels with their bead-grip technology? Supposed to be difficult to unbead down to 10psi. Thinking of getting a set of the 701s in lieu of beadlocks...
www.wayalife.com www.wayalife.com
 
T800 said:
I need new wheels and wondering if the bead grip wheels can really go to a lower PSI compared to regular wheels, or more of a gimmick. I'm going to be running 37X12.5X17. Mostly looking to go down to about 9 or 8 PSI. Don't want to get beadlocks.
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I read enough good reviews of them to narrow my procomp replacements down to the bead grips. Wish they had a pattern that looked like the classic Jeep wheels with the circle cut-outs, though.
 
Cousin Clyde said:
I believe some people here have run them.
Check out the thread below. Maybe others have some more recent experience too.

Method Racing bead-grip wheels

Hey all, anyone have any experience with method racing’s trail series wheels with their bead-grip technology? Supposed to be difficult to unbead down to 10psi. Thinking of getting a set of the 701s in lieu of beadlocks...
www.wayalife.com www.wayalife.com
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Cool, I will checkout that thread. I searched on here but didn't find that one.
 
cosmokenney said:
I read enough good reviews of them to narrow my procomp replacements down to the bead grips. Wish they had a pattern that looked like the classic Jeep wheels with the circle cut-outs, though.
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I used to have Mickey Thompson Classic II when I was running 35's. Those held up pretty well and rarely lost a bead. Thought of getting those again, but figure if the bead grip will give me even 1psi better and not lose a bead, then it's worth it. I'm not too picky on looks and like the 703 style which is pretty basic looking.


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T800 said:
I need new wheels and wondering if the bead grip wheels can really go to a lower PSI compared to regular wheels, or more of a gimmick. I'm going to be running 37X12.5X17. Mostly looking to go down to about 9 or 8 PSI. Don't want to get beadlocks.
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I ran them but not lower than 15psi, they held well.
Playing in the Rocks isn't good for the wheel lip which is why I still converted to bead locks
 
The bead grip is a great wheel. One major problem I have run into with them is getting a tire off of them. The grip keeps the tire from spinning on the wheel so well it’s a nightmare to dismount.
 
cozdude said:
The bead grip is a great wheel. One major problem I have run into with them is getting a tire off of them. The grip keeps the tire from spinning on the wheel so well it’s a nightmare to dismount.
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I'll let the tire shop worry about that one! 🙃

Sounds like a decent trade off though.
 
T800 said:
I used to have Mickey Thompson Classic II when I was running 35's. Those held up pretty well and rarely lost a bead. Thought of getting those again, but figure if the bead grip will give me even 1psi better and not lose a bead, then it's worth it. I'm not too picky on looks and like the 703 style which is pretty basic looking.
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I'll probably end up with the 703s as well.
 
Why has Method not made a bead grip with rash rings, which can easily be repainted or replaced? In the videos of folks using them like they would bead locks, the wheels get pretty torn up around the edge.
 
JamesWyatt said:
Why has Method not made a bead grip with rash rings, which can easily be repainted or replaced? In the videos of folks using them like they would bead locks, the wheels get pretty torn up around the edge.
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They just released these.
www.methodracewheels.com

709-HD | Matte Black

Introducing the 709 HD Bead Grip® from Method.Designed to deliver on both strength and style, this wheel features our patented Bead Grip® technology to keep tires secure under extreme aired-down conditions. With ultra heavy-duty load ratings across all applications, the 709 HD is built to handle...
www.methodracewheels.com www.methodracewheels.com
 
tallguy26 said:
They just released these.
www.methodracewheels.com

709-HD | Matte Black

Introducing the 709 HD Bead Grip® from Method.Designed to deliver on both strength and style, this wheel features our patented Bead Grip® technology to keep tires secure under extreme aired-down conditions. With ultra heavy-duty load ratings across all applications, the 709 HD is built to handle...
www.methodracewheels.com www.methodracewheels.com
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So a final cost of only $500/wheel. About $2500 in total. Very affordable!

Not sure about Method, but the common industry trend is that no rings are available when one goes to order them. It is perhaps best to order a set of replacement rings in advance, just to make sure they are available when the first set is abraded/thrashed. But maybe the original set won't be so abraded/thrashed after all and the spares will remain on the shelf.

This seems like a lot to spend to deal with possible rock rash. If the wheel fails in some other way (e.g. cracked) then it is a total loss.

Real bead locks should provide rings for both the inside and outside the wheel. It is not clear that these wheels support protective rings for the inside of the wheel. Rocks hit the inside of the wheel too!
 
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bobfriesenhahn said:
So a final cost of only $500/wheel. About $2500 in total. Very affordable!

Not sure about Method, but the common industry trend is that no rings are available when one goes to order them. It is perhaps best to order a set of replacement rings in advance, just to make sure they are available when the first set is abraded/thrashed. But maybe the original set won't be so abraded/thrashed after all and the spares will remain on the shelf.

This seems like a lot to spend to deal with possible rock rash. If the wheel fails in some other way (e.g. cracked) then it is a total loss.

Real bear locks should provide rings for both the inside and outside the wheel. It is not clear that these wheels support protective rings for the inside of the wheel. Rocks hit the inside of the wheel too!
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Do you have any interaction with real humans?
 
bobfriesenhahn said:
So a final cost of only $500/wheel. About $2500 in total. Very affordable!

Not sure about Method, but the common industry trend is that no rings are available when one goes to order them. It is perhaps best to order a set of replacement rings in advance, just to make sure they are available when the first set is abraded/thrashed. But maybe the original set won't be so abraded/thrashed after all and the spares will remain on the shelf.

This seems like a lot to spend to deal with possible rock rash. If the wheel fails in some other way (e.g. cracked) then it is a total loss.

Real bear locks should provide rings for both the inside and outside the wheel. It is not clear that these wheels support protective rings for the inside of the wheel. Rocks hit the inside of the wheel too!
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