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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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Default Beadlock wheels on the street?

Just saw these- and it got me thinking. They call these 'Street Wheel' right in the description. But I've read(particularly offroad rims) aren't recommended for street use. Even though alot of guys do.

My car RARELY see's the street(haven't even tagged it the last 2 yrs). Just Shows, Cruise Ins, and track duty(if our local track ever get back open)

http://www.jegs.com/i/Billet-Special...ductId=2071562
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 03:41 PM
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Love those wheels. There is people that daily drive on racing off road wheels and have no issues, I personally dont have a bad experience with that but idk about anyone else.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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I dont have beadlocks but I do have Weld Draglites that I run on the street. The same warning came on my wheels and I have never had a problem with them..
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I am already running Weld RTS's...I just think those beadlocks look sinister!

My car now...
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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anybody have pics of those on a fbody yet?
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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love those wheels. Wonder what it would take to get them to fit on the back? Caliper grinding? mini tubs?
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