If you're not an off-road fanatic, you may have heard the term 'beadlock-capable wheels' or 'beadlock wheels' in relation to preparing a car for going off road. This refers to a rather special type of ...

Of all the car parts that most people wouldn’t build at home, safety-critical items like wheels are pretty close to the top of the list. That goes double for performance wheels, like those with ...

Excellent question Jason, as beadlock wheels are not something we've seen too much of, outside aftermarket off-road specialists. And to be clear, in the case of the new Ford Ranger Raptor, we are ...

Prices for beadlock-capable wheels – and Ford Performance 'beadlock rings' for hardcore off-road use – for the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor have been announced for Australia. And it turns out it's a ...

One of the most inexpen- sive and easiest ways to make your 4x4 perform better off-road is to drop the air pressure in the tires. Lowering the pounds per square inch (psi) in the tires increases the ...

Most off-roaders realize how vital wheels are. Choosing a wheel based primarily on styling might be tempting, but doing some homework can reveal the best supporting cast for your vehicle. Wheelspeak ...

Beadlock wheels/rims are designated as strictly for off-road use (only). They are not legal for on-road use in Australia because they have not yet been approved for use on sealed surfaces and do not ...

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