Beadlock vs regular wheels - weight diff noticeable?

[got3fords]

Anybody save their Raptor decals after removal? Seems like if you peel them ok, they can be stuck to another substrate like glass, plastic or just something smooth.

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[JackpotRR]

I like my 705s way better than the OE beadlocks it originally came with. 25.2lbs per wheel + beadgrip + asthetics vs. 36lbs per wheel, not dot legal if configured as true beadlock + another 1k in rings + regular maintenance + even more weight...you get the idea.

Looks great!.....do you notice any extra MPG's with the lighter set-up?.......not that it matters with our "performance" trucks but just curious......I haven't noticed any extra MPG's as of yet swapping out the OEM bedlocks but then again I drive it like I drive my Porsche!...LOL

 

[Daweism]

RTR EVO 6 17x9 30mm - hub centric - 22.6LBS

I don't know if wheels can be too light, but I spin them so damn easily in 2H, it's like air.

https://www.rtrvehicles.com/products/rtr-evo-6-bronco-ranger-wheel?variant=43010312601766

 

[cc1999]

I had both and honestly could not tell any difference .
Now 34” 10 ply tires were noticeable.

 

[Kenbike]

The RTR is a good looking wheel, are you running stock size tires?

 

[got3fords]

Has anybody removed the outer rim thing on the beadlock compatible wheels? They look like they will just unbolt. Probably 5-6lbs right there.

 

[Peter949]

Has anybody removed the outer rim thing on the beadlock compatible wheels? They look like they will just unbolt. Probably 5-6lbs right there.

I took one off thinking to save some weight it was ugly. My rings do save my wheels tho from rocks because I do off road hard.

 

[got3fords]

I took one off thinking to save some weight it was ugly. My rings do save my wheels tho from rocks because I do off road hard.

Good to know. What was underneath? Did they weigh much?

 

[Peter949]

5-6lbs recessed circular area with bolt holes. Just fugly. So, back it went on.

 

[Daweism]

5-6lbs recessed circular area with bolt holes. Just fugly. So, back it went on.

You could easily sell them for $1000 to $1200+ and get some nice and light aftermarket wheels.

 

[Peter949]

You could easily sell them for $1000 to $1200+ and get some nice and light aftermarket wheels.

I doubt I can get 600 for them. Beauty rings are scratched and scuffed up pretty bad. My truck took a beating on the trails.

 

[got3fords]

You could easily sell them for $1000 to $1200+ and get some nice and light aftermarket wheels.

I am leaning toward this route. Even a set of used standard Raptor wheels would work.

 

[got3fords]

5-6lbs recessed circular area with bolt holes. Just fugly. So, back it went on.

Thanks. Would it be just as fugly if you put bolts in the empty holes?

 

[Peter949]

Thanks. Would it be just as fugly if you put bolts in the empty holes?

Yes

 

[got3fords]

Yes

Noted! I think someone should 3D print a nice light weight replacement for that heavy outer ring.

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