To Bead or not to Bead

[Stotch]

I appreciate all the info from everyone. I too kind of like the rock rash, sets me apart from all the jackass mall crawlers around here. I’m really torn but I feel like I’m leaning toward them. I was thinking about the black steel ring. Is there pro or con to steel versus aluminum?

Steel: Pro - inexpensive.
Cons - rust/corrosion, weight

Aluminum: Pros - resists corrosion, lightweight, durable
Cons - price.

Also, I think I've read somewhere about bimetallic corrosion involving aluminum and stainless steel or zinc (hardware). Might be something to look into if you go that route.

 

[fiend]

So you know exactly what I mean? We’re practically brothers.

I’ll be Dennis.

 

[StormTrooper_JK]

So I’ve read some other threads on here about this topic and it appears every tire change you may/may not have to change the bolts with every tire change, nbd. Other than that and occasionally re-torquing, is there any other maintenance needed that isn’t routine?


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[fiend]

So I’ve read some other threads on here about this topic and it appears every tire change you may/may not have to change the bolts with every tire change, nbd. Other than that and occasionally re-torquing, is there any other maintenance needed that isn’t routine?


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No.

And you don’t need to change bolts. Do you change any other bolts once you’ve loosened them?

They are only at 25 ft-lbs ...

 

[13_gecko_rubi]

No.

And you don’t need to change bolts. Do you change any other bolts once you’ve loosened them?

They are only at 25 ft-lbs ...

Actually yes you so need to change bolts every tire change except on ATX/KMC. They use bigger bolts and say it's ok to reuse. The others all state to replace bolts. I had a friend reuse bolts once on trail ready's. What happened was not pretty.

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[fiend]

Actually yes you so need to change bolts every tire change except on ATX/KMC. They use bigger bolts and say it's ok to reuse. The others all state to replace bolts. I had a friend reuse bolts once on trail ready's. What happened was not pretty.

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Yikes. [emoji44] Well, I’m extra happy to have Chamber Pro IIs then. [emoji1591]

 

[zimm]

The kmc use the same ring and bolts but the design looks like water will drain out. The chambers hold a quite a bit of water in them.

 

[JK_BUB]

I went with a lesser known German brand called Bawarrion. So far they have worked out well and have a different look to them.