I noticed that when I put the beadlocks on the Jeep that they bent a little bit after tightening the first time. I didn't really know if that was a problem (and still don't) but after a little research it appears to be called coning. Where the outer part of the beadlock ring sits on the tires bead but isn't supported closer to the center of the wheel so it kind of deforms into a cone shape. My beadlocks are all aluminum TrailReady 15"x8". Is this coning effect anything to worry about?
Looking at it in a logical way (without over thinking the engineering), with the inner edge of the ring in a bit it helps the wheel slide off of rocks.
Once I get my Jeep in the shop and cleaned up (wheels currently packed with mud), I'll take some pictures. But until then, what's the common opinion on this?
Looking at it in a logical way (without over thinking the engineering), with the inner edge of the ring in a bit it helps the wheel slide off of rocks.
Once I get my Jeep in the shop and cleaned up (wheels currently packed with mud), I'll take some pictures. But until then, what's the common opinion on this?