With anyone who has taken up the sport of 4×4 driving, perhaps in rough terrains, the importance of being able to purchase off road tires easily and with confidence is very important. beadlock wheels (BWs) are there for safety and reliability whenever the vehicle is on rough terrain or the vehicle is being driven at speed.

BWs were first used in the armed forces and were designed for the heavier vehicles so that the rim would not detach itself from the rubber and spin with varying speeds. Since their invention, those who love to drive along rough terrain have become very fond of them. Rims are made with two bands of metal to clamp the rubber edge between them and keep them from causing accidents.

The ‘beads’ on the rubber are meant to be sealed to the rim so that no air pressure can escape when vehicles put pressure on the outside of the rims. With the advent of all terrain vehicles, and the sport that has built up around them, it is necessary to get the proper equipment to allow for safety above all else. By clamping the rim over bead it ensures that no air pressure can get out and this will make driving much safer.

This method of clamping also ensures that even if the air pressure is low the rim will not detach itself from the rubber bead or be pulled away from the rim. Obviously if this happened, it could be highly dangerous for anyone inside the vehicle. Drivers have been known to lower the air pressure to get more surface area on the road or trail, but this is not recommended by suppliers and can damage both vehicle and passengers if an accident happens.

Those who own SUVs also like the look of this kind of rim but do not need to have them really. So the manufacturers have come up with an alternative which looks like a BW but is called the streetlock. They look like BWs but they do not actually lock the rubber bead in place. Of course, BWs are not legal for road use so this is a great alternative for those who want their vehicles to look like they could go into rough terrain but without the necessity of doing this style of driving.

Whenever one is buying this kind of rim it is very important to have a supplier that is dependable. Those who offer free shipping as an added bonus are good and will save a lot of money in the end. Many suppliers may have these special offers available, but will not always put them online, so it is good to check with them directly before new rims are required.

Whenever they have been ordered, it is important that the carrier does not damage the goods en route so be sure to examine the parcel when it arrives. Any damage to the parcel should be noted on the receipt and witnessed in case of returns.

It is important to note that once a rim has been fitted, it cannot be returned because it is just not wanted. If the fault appears after thirty days, the supplier will be familiar with claims against the manufacturer.