Originally Posted by
CentralCoaster
BTDT, on my 2wd for awhile.
Downsides:
1. Heavy, especially in rotational inertia.
2. Cost as much as 3 sets of AE wheels. And if you strip one, aww shit.
3. Pain in the ass to change tires during a race day, picking clay out of bead screws, etc.
4. Can only use Proline tires. Others can be forced in, but won't stay in or will bend the beadlock over time.
5. Barrel size is larger so the tire inserts give the tires more of a donut shape.
6. Softer compounds squirt out of the bead easily.
7. Over time the inner wheel bead starts bending and doesn't hold.
8. If they can't handle the power and side bite of a 2wd, imagine how easily they'd come out on a 4x4!
I know there are advantages, but not worth it to me. And I'm a seriously cheap bastard with my RCs.
Im not trying to offend anyone but im sure I will. If you are using Proline's beadlock wheels and your are having problems with the tires coming out when mounted then you are doing something wrong lol. Just so you know Ive never used Proline tires either as you can see from signature. Now I see why me and my brother are the only ones using them at the track. I'm sorry I asked my original question. I'll figure out what I want to do if I buy the truck.