Justpunchit
NAXJA Member #1291
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I'm looking into getting a set of Humvee beadlocks for my rig but I'm just wondering what's the better wheel the 8 bolt lock ring wheels, or the 16 bolt? I'm sure someone will know here....
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H1 Beedlock wheels......
- Thread starter Justpunchit
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Eric,
There are only 8 bolts and 12 bolts. These refer to the number of bolts that hold the two halves together, not the bolt pattern. Stock they are 8 on 6.5" with 7.25" backspacing.
8 bolts came stock with 36" bias ply tires and magnesium runflats. These runflats almost have to be cut down so that they don't tear up the sidewall when aired down.
12 bolts came stock with 37" radial tires and rubber runflats. These runflats are better, but I've heard can be a pain to install.
That is not saying you can't run one on the other. I'll be running my bias Pitbulls on my 12bolts with Dean Reed's steel runflats.
Hope that helps ya.
There are only 8 bolts and 12 bolts. These refer to the number of bolts that hold the two halves together, not the bolt pattern. Stock they are 8 on 6.5" with 7.25" backspacing.
8 bolts came stock with 36" bias ply tires and magnesium runflats. These runflats almost have to be cut down so that they don't tear up the sidewall when aired down.
12 bolts came stock with 37" radial tires and rubber runflats. These runflats are better, but I've heard can be a pain to install.
That is not saying you can't run one on the other. I'll be running my bias Pitbulls on my 12bolts with Dean Reed's steel runflats.
Hope that helps ya.
Justpunchit
NAXJA Member #1291
- Location
- Jaffrey, NH
oh no no I knew about that, I was wondering if the 8 bolts aren't as strong as the 16 bolts, I have a chance to get a set of the 8 bolt bead locks cheap but if the 16 bolt version are stronger in anyway I will just hold off.
Muddy Beast
NAXJA Forum User
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- WA
How cheap is cheap? What kinda shape are the studs? Beadlocks/runflats inculded? There are many factors.
Yup, we did.Didn't they just say there is NOT a 16 bolt version, only 8 and 12?
Justpunchit
NAXJA Member #1291
- Location
- Jaffrey, NH
hahahaha sorry I ment twelve... wow.... I fail
Sponge Bob
Attitude Racing
- Location
- Mokena,ILL
I run 8 bolts with 39 TSL'S no trouble
I don't know that I would call those bead locks. They are just 2-pc. wheels. The only thing that keeps the bead from coming off is the run flat insert. Its like a big urethane donut that gets folded then shoved into the tire, then the rim halves are bolted together.
Sponge Bob
Attitude Racing
- Location
- Mokena,ILL
Which is what locks the bead to the rim and makes it a beadlock
True but its not a bead lock in the true sense of the term. Is he going to run the run flat insert?
No, it is a beadlock in the sense of the term.
A true double beadlock.
Well for the sake of not arguing anymore, I'll add one more thing. The rims themselves are not bead locks, the run flat insert makes them bead locks.
Justpunchit
NAXJA Member #1291
- Location
- Jaffrey, NH
Thank you!!! hahaha and bill thank you for your wisdom as well, you'll hear from me again for sure before this is rebuilt hahaha
99xj4x4
NAXJA Forum User
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- Bakersfield/ Chico
8 bolts tend to have better after market support, at least from what Ive seen. I also have these wheels.
If your going to get them recentered just buy them done on pirate the guys just too cheap to bother with it your self.
If your going to get them recentered just buy them done on pirate the guys just too cheap to bother with it your self.
What do you mean by aftermarket support?
Centers will fit either 8 or 12 bolts, no difference.
Runflats/beadlocks will fit either 8 or 12 bolts, no difference.
Studs and nuts are the same for each.
Rock ring designs are plentiful for each.
Agreed, if shipping doesn't kill you.
