weld on beadlocks on chrome rims

[bigbluesuburban]

I have a set of 15x12 8 lug rims that I want to install beadlocks onto. My only concern is that the rims are chrome.

How should I prep the surface in order to get a good weld when I install the beadlocks?

Is this ok to do? Will there be an inherent weakness?

 

[bajaviking]

There is no problem welding on chromed metal but unless you are planning on putting some really wide tires on that thing I would reconsider using 12 inch rims.

 

[dremu]

There is no problem welding on chromed metal but unless you are planning on putting some really wide tires on that thing I would reconsider using 12 inch rims.

Yeah, the beadlocks add what, another inch or so on each side ... so effectively it's a 14"ish wide rim, so you'd hafta have like what, 16-18" wide tires not to squish them?

-- A

 

[cybrfire]

Beadlocks add about an Inch to the width of the rim. 15x12 would measure out around 15x13 or so ish. Depends on bead thickness of the tire a bit and how much you squish it.

 

[dremu]

Beadlocks add about an Inch to the width of the rim. 15x12 would measure out around 15x13 or so ish. Depends on bead thickness of the tire a bit and how much you squish it.

Oops. I stand corrected. S'pose it depends on the rim style and all too.

-- A

 

[cybrfire]

Oops. I stand corrected. S'pose it depends on the rim style and all too.

-- A

That will have an effect as well. Some rims have a little more curl on the rim edge. If you were able to add an inner ring you would get more, however, I have tried this and it just isn't feasible with normal brakes.

 

[dremu]

That will have an effect as well. Some rims have a little more curl on the rim edge. If you were able to add an inner ring you would get more, however, I have tried this and it just isn't feasible with normal brakes.

Ohhh ... that's what I was thinking of, double beadlocks, DIY style.

Duh brakes ... I of all people should know that...

-- A