Spyderlock Wheels

[Gnmaniatis]

Looking at getting some new wheels and came across these Spyderlocks. Currently running 37" Toyo MTs. These guys are local here in Colorado and would love to support them. If anyone is running these wheels, what has your experience been with them thus far. Thanks in advance


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[TonyT]

Looking at getting some new wheels and came across these Spyderlocks. Currently running 37" Toyo MTs. These guys are local here in Colorado and would love to support them. If anyone is running these wheels, what has your experience been with them thus far. Thanks in advance


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I don't know the whole story, but these wheels are the same as the ATX Slabs. Only with the additional material on the rings.

I have the Slabs and they have been great. No complaints.

 

[highoctane]

I don't know the whole story, but these wheels are the same as the ATX Slabs. Only with the additional material on the rings.

I have the Slabs and they have been great. No complaints.

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I believe the whole story is a guy who was owner/part owner, or something at Poison Spyder before they closed their doors years ago, Clifton Slay I believe, designed the wheel, and started Spyderlock wheels on his own, after leaving Poison Spyder. The wheels were manufactured by Wheel Pros, and for a specified time frame Poison Spyder had sole rights to the design. Once that specified time period was up, Wheel Pros removed the star from the beadlock ring, and rebadged it as the ATX Slab. The Spyderlock wheels are still available though.

That's the story I heard on the internet, from a French model, so it must be true.


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[bthomas]

French models always speak truth on the interwbs, I think it's code or something.


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[notnalc68]

That's the story I heard on the internet, from a French model, so it must be true.


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[jkwebbie]

Eddie used to run them on Moby a while back. I've never heard anyone complain about them. And I plan on running them on my Jeep here soon

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[wayoflife]

:cheesy: Threads like this make me feel old.

Spyderloc wheels are made by WheelPros just like ATX and KMC. They were designed by Clifton, the original owner of Poison Spyder. The deal was, he would retain the rights to the wheel SO LONG AS he could sell a specified amount of units in a given period of time. While Poison Spyder did eventually go under for a period of time, Spyderloc continued to have wheels made and were selling them but was unable to meet their end of the agreement. The ATX Slab was born during this period of time.

With all that said, I absolutely LOVE the "look" of Spyderloc wheels. In addition to the innovative ring design - a first of it's kind at the time, it is the reason why I wanted to run them. That being said, I had found the star in the middle of the wheels to be a real nuisance. On the trail, they would catch on pointy rocks, branches and tree roots. Over time, they would get bent in and throw the balance of the wheel off and as trivial as it may sound, they got in the way of airing up my tires. These problems are the reason why I eventually ordered up new rings and had the stars machined out back when we were still running 20's. again, I love the way they "look" and if I didn't play at the malls that I do, I'd probably still be running them.

 

[Rottenbelly]

I run them. No problems so far. HEAVY at 48 lbs a piece for the 17x9.5.

 

[wayoflife]

I'll have to see if I can find a better image but you can kind of see how the star on this ring is bent in a bit.

 

[notnalc68]

I'll have to see if I can find a better image but you can kind of see how the star on this ring is bent in a bit.

Those curbs must have really rough. [emoji12]


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[wayoflife]

Those curbs must have really rough. [emoji12]

It's the parking stones that really get me but I'm sure all of it could be prevented if I were a better driver.

 

[5280Sapper]

Clifton is a very good fella. I have friends who served in the same Special Forces group as him and he is a stand up person. He took the deadlock world by a storm when he released them and they are killer.. like Eddie said there are a few down falls but easily remedied and I can point you in the direction of a machinist I know, use and trust in Denver. plus can't beat helping a local company. I'll be using them on my dodge 1 tons once I do my swap.

 

[Gnmaniatis]

:cheesy: Threads like this make me feel old.

Spyderloc wheels are made by WheelPros just like ATX and KMC. They were designed by Clifton, the original owner of Poison Spyder. The deal was, he would retain the rights to the wheel SO LONG AS he could sell a specified amount of units in a given period of time. While Poison Spyder did eventually go under for a period of time, Spyderloc continued to have wheels made and were selling them but was unable to meet their end of the agreement. The ATX Slab was born during this period of time.

With all that said, I absolutely LOVE the "look" of Spyderloc wheels. In addition to the innovative ring design - a first of it's kind at the time, it is the reason why I wanted to run them. That being said, I had found the star in the middle of the wheels to be a real nuisance. On the trail, they would catch on pointy rocks, branches and tree roots. Over time, they would get bent in and throw the balance of the wheel off and as trivial as it may sound, they got in the way of airing up my tires. These problems are the reason why I eventually ordered up new rings and had the stars machined out back when we were still running 20's. again, I love the way they "look" and if I didn't play at the malls that I do, I'd probably still be running them.

Appreciate the info and the insight. I too love the look of the wheel and have seen a couple of JK running them around here and love them. I didn't even think about airing up/down and how the ring could be in the way. I guess my question is would you consider the inner star ring purely cosmetic, or is there a purpose for it (increasing structural strength). If it's pure looks and not function, I may end up going with the ATX Chambers Pro.


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[cozdude]

Appreciate the info and the insight. I too love the look of the wheel and have seen a couple of JK running them around here and love them. I didn't even think about airing up/down and how the ring could be in the way. I guess my question is would you consider the inner star ring purely cosmetic, or is there a purpose for it (increasing structural strength). If it's pure looks and not function, I may end up going with the ATX Chambers Pro.


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The inner star prob does provide some strength while still being mainly cosmetic.

One other thing you have to consider is that the spiderlocks/slabs have a 3.5" backspacing while the chamber pros have 4" of backspacing. Just something else to throw into the mix for you

 

[wayoflife]

Appreciate the info and the insight. I too love the look of the wheel and have seen a couple of JK running them around here and love them. I didn't even think about airing up/down and how the ring could be in the way. I guess my question is would you consider the inner star ring purely cosmetic, or is there a purpose for it (increasing structural strength). If it's pure looks and not function, I may end up going with the ATX Chambers Pro.

Spyderloc sells the idea that the star provides more strength and if it does, I'm not sure for what purpose. Having run both them and Slabs, I don't know if I ever had issues with "weakness" without them. Again, I love the look of the stars and would still run them if they didn't get hit all the time, caught up on rocks or tree roots and didn't bend causing balancing issues. To me, the stars are just for looks.

The inner star prob does provide some strength while still being mainly cosmetic.

One other thing you have to consider is that the spiderlocks/slabs have a 3.5" backspacing while the chamber pros have 4" of backspacing. Just something else to throw into the mix for you

This ^^^

We now run Chamber Pro II's because they have 4" of backspacing and bring in our stance a bit.

 

[sc_rhino]

One issue I had with them was the star gets in the way when you're airing down. I helped someone with them and I didn't like them. That's a small issue I know but I'm glad I've got slabs.


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[wayoflife]

One issue I had with them was the star gets in the way when you're airing down. I helped someone with them and I didn't like them. That's a small issue I know but I'm glad I've got slabs.

Trust me, airing back up is kind of a pain too especially if you have standard length valve stems.

 

[Gnmaniatis]

So I'm on he phone with the local shop to get the chamber pros ordered. They advised I get the textured black being that we live in Colorado and the mag chloride will "destroy the machined look" . Any insight, thoughts on this. I figured as long as you keep the wheels clean they should be okay. Just trying to go with a different look that's functional as well.


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[TOPLESS]

Look at Ddays build thread. Sharkhide is what he used.

 

[wayoflife]

So I'm on he phone with the local shop to get the chamber pros ordered. They advised I get the textured black being that we live in Colorado and the mag chloride will "destroy the machined look" . Any insight, thoughts on this. I figured as long as you keep the wheels clean they should be okay. Just trying to go with a different look that's functional as well.

There are a lot of guys who speak highly about Sharkhide working well IF you decide to keel the machined look. Otherwise, yeah, I hear the mag chloride will ruin your wheels.