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05-28-2005, 05:46 AM
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anyone tried the new American pro series beadlock wheels? wonder if they may improve 60' times? i am in the market for a new set......... Scott Esterle discount?
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05-28-2005, 05:46 AM
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anyone tried the new American pro series beadlock wheels? wonder if they may improve 60' times? i am in the market for a new set......... Scott Esterle discount?
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1963 Cat SD Clone (old school) streeter 1964 GTO post coupe, tripower, 4speed (build) 1965 GTO 389 tripower, 4 speed, driver 1966 GTO dragcar 1966 GTO Ragtop 1969 Tempest ET clone street/strip 1969 GTO Judge RA lll, auto 1969 GTO limelight Conv. 4speed go and show (sold) 1970 GP SSJ 1970 GTO barn find..TLB…390 horse?….yeh, 390 1972 GTO 455 HO, 4 speed, (build) 1973 Grand Safari wagon, 700hp stoplight sleeper 525ci DCI & 609ci LM V head builds |
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05-28-2005, 06:32 AM
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Im also interested in those rims.I was wondering what H.P. and vehicle weight were needed to warrant going to bead locks.I heard around 1500 H.P.Would there be a safety issue if you ran 1500-1600 H.P. on a rim with screws and the vehicle weighing 3600 pounds?
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05-28-2005, 12:22 PM
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I talked to a few Super Gas guys (9.90 index) who just switched to beadlock wheels. They said they had better lights, better 60 ft times (despite the added weight of the beadlock rims) and the car is more stable all the way down the track.
Beadlock Wheel conversions |
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#5
05-28-2005, 12:30 PM
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Went to the NHRA Columbus national event last weekend, nearly everyone had beadlocks. Kinda tells you something right there.
-Rob |
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05-28-2005, 02:52 PM
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I have seen some of the Super Stock racers make the move to bead locks. They are expensive. on a 15 inch wide Weld Wheel they are about $800.00 more per wheel.
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05-28-2005, 05:53 PM
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You can get your rims done for $800 a set. I have the titanium nuts and bolts that are around $300.
They work two ways. By maintaining your gear ratio in first gear by keeping the tire side wall up thus allowing you to get down the track further in first and even second gear. Secondly, by reducing tire spin because you arent increasing your gear multiplication. Tire flattening on launch will significantly increase your overall gear ratio at launch. Not to mention consistency. Lynn
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05-28-2005, 07:24 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">You can get your rims done for $800 a set. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Lynn, Who does them for $800? That's better than the best price I can find. I want to convert my Weld Magnums. Thanks |
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05-28-2005, 11:26 PM
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The person who makes bead locks is Red's and his phone number is 1-585-889-2250 one of the nicest person to do business with. tell him Don Kennedy send you . The service is excellent and the work is first class.
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#10
05-29-2005, 08:40 AM
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Scott,
I converted my Weld 16x16 rims over the winter. There is a place in Cali. called Champion Beadlocks that converted mine. $525 for a 16" rim. My rims were converted and delivered within 7 days. I have been very happy with the quality and result. Alittle more than $800 for a pair but still much cheaper than buying new. http://www.championwheel.com/DRAG.htm |
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#11
05-29-2005, 02:56 PM
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Put beadlocks on last year,made car much more stable. I have a set of used 15 by 17 by 15 4.75 bolt beadlocks for sale very few runs if interested .Thanks John
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