Ford Performance bead lock ring - Real World review?

[Merc4x4]

Not my intent, just saying

you're saying something you cannot back up.
that would require looking into the laws of (at least) every state. looking for prior cases (in each state) for precedence. interpreting the law and arguments and guessing how a judge would rule (in each jurisdiction).

the argument has been rehashed on the internet a lot. I won't continue here past this post.

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[nolimits]

Keep in mind that the BL wheels are 8” wide (Sas 8.5”) and offset is also different. BL is 55mm offset, Sas is 30mm.

Good point. FYI, the optional BL wheels were only offered a short time, I think through 22. I know my 23 didn’t have that choice.

I have a non-SAS BL and plan to pick up some SAS takeoffs, sell my non-SAS wheels, buy the functional locks and sell the beauty rings. If things go my way I will have $500 or less in them once I’m done. My company pays for the rubber so $0 on that side.

$1100+ for a set of 5 from FP is ridiculous.

Check Lethal or CJ’s. Both around the $800 mark and CJ’s has an 8% off email offer making them slightly lower after discount.

https://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-pe...ng-kit-set-of-5-bronco-2021-2023/p/M1021KBL5/

https://www.lethalperformance.com/f...2021-2024-bronco-2022-2024-bronco-raptor.html

 

[nolimits]

I decided to go with the ICON Recon Pro 17”, only beadlocks approved for full time use, look great with K03’s on them.

I don’t care for the aesthetics of the Recon wheel myself. I do like their Rebound Pro though and have considered them. Many of the guys running them have good things to say about their innerlock system

The Recons do give you the removable and replaceable rings and so far is the only ICON wheel that does. Granted they’re plastic/HDPE.

Also both wheels can be had with 25mm offset and 95.1 bores. Which strikes me odd as our Broncos have 93.1 bore hubs.

While there are some things I still like about the Rebound Pros, I think the SAS is the direction I’m leaning. Obviously YMMV.

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

I decided to go with the ICON Recon Pro 17”, only beadlocks approved for full time use, look great with K03’s on them.

This statement is invalid and FALSE!!!

there are plenty of street legal real beadlocks available....rock monsters for one example... just because you can't search the internet don't mean your shits the best or the ONLY.


https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...beadlock-wheel-17x8-5-5x5-argent-w-black-caps

 

[Bellime]

This statement is invalid and FALSE!!!

there are plenty of street legal real beadlocks available....rock monsters for one example... just because you can't search the internet don't mean your shits the best or the ONLY.


https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...beadlock-wheel-17x8-5-5x5-argent-w-black-caps

Ok, I will retract my statement, shut up and let you all hash this out

 

[jdubby]

The sets i bought were all sets of 5. I think they sell them individually also, but the Ford performance set is 5
https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-1021K-BL5

yup!

 

[telenerd]

Still debating on ordering these! I was at 13psi without the lock rings and felt great. Cant imagine what 8 or 7 psi would be like with the rings. No good deals. Trying to catch a sale or find gently used ones.

 

[Zus]

I just bought mine. I wanted these as a back up set of wheels. My all terrains are too nice and balanced to jack them all up. I get in a ton of highway driving so I want comfort outside of the trails. I am stoked. Can't wait to try them out aired down confidently for

once.

 

[Zus]

The difference from BFG AT 37s to Mickey Thompson MT 37s is crazy. BFG might have 1000 miles on them.

 

[telenerd]

The difference from BFG AT 37s to Mickey Thompson MT 37s is crazy. BFG might have 1000 miles on them.

Yeah I noticed my 35s Mickey MT are much bigger than the good years.

 

[MhdS]

Any good forged or billet aftermarket lock rings that are compatible with the Sas beadlock-ready wheel?

$1100+ for a set of 5 from FP is ridiculous.

100% agreed, have you found anyone else that does them? i don’t care for the “FP” branding. just the function.

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