Re: TOY: Bead Lock alternative

[DRM033@xxxxxxx]

blkvoodoo@sprynet.com writes:

> http://www.tireloc.com/index.htm
>  
>   neat idea, but ..... check the next link for the actual US prices ! 
>  http://www.jdsoffroad.com/jdsoffroad/TireLoc.htm

What is so bad about the prices?  A set of Champion beadlocks are about $225 
each, or $900.  The cheapest March racing beadlocks are $150 each plus 
shipping, so about $650.  And all of these only lock the OUTSIDE of the 
wheel, where the tireloc system locks the inner & outer beads.

If you want to compare apples to apples - get a quote from anyone else about 
beadlocking both sides of a wheel and you will see how much cheaper the 
tireloc system is...

You also can move them to whatever wheel you want, by just drilling an extra 
hole for a second valve stem.  If you get tired of the Champion of Marsh 
wheels - tough luck, you are stuck with them ;)

Also, no bolts to loosen.  And they do work as sort of a "run flat" system 
for the trail.

Do you still think they are such a bad deal?

A friend has had them on his Suburban with 44" boggers for over 4 years, and 
LOVES them.  I wil say that if I had not lucked into a deal for some Marsh 
beadlocks for under $450 I would be doing the tireloc system myself...

David
DRM033@aol.com
http://www.tennessee4x4.com/toyota