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Re: Hey ZUK! Is this what you use for beadlocks?
[Re: ScaldedDog]
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03/13/07 01:30 PM
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Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,305
Body Damage is Cool
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Nothing would change....I still would recommend it. It can be used on a non-beadlocked wheel as well. It not only prevents the tire from popping off the bead but prevents the tire from spinning on the wheel resulting in a road balance prob. This means no need to spend more money to re-balance the tires.
Polyurethane roof flashing compound from Home Depot is what I used. I imagine the stuff you show there would work equally as well. For me, it was a life saver. I had beadlocks but the lock was on the outside only...my issue was that the 36" Super Swamper TSL's would loose air on the INSIDE bead all the time. I think the issue was due to a very thick and stiff sidewall coupled with a "not so tight" fit of the bead onto the rim. The solution of the roof flashing compound eliminated the problem 100%.
Then I started thinking...why even bother with expensive beadlocks and use this on both beads? A poor man's beadlock. PROCEDURE--- The sealant must be applied correctly otherwise it might not work to spec.... 1---Use 30 grade sandpaper and rough up rim surface. Apply sealant. 2---clean tire surface with starting fluid or similar to "soften/clean" rubber. Apply thin coat of sealant. 3---assemble rim/tire. Drive as usual but allow 1 week for full cure of rubber before severe use.
Someone should try it out.... and document the procedure. ZUK
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