[JERRY2KONE]

Using beadlocks really is alot of work compared to gluing for sure. Personally I prefer the beadlocks, but then I have yet to have one tire come apart on me. They are much heavier so not a good choice for racing applications. Still if you like bashing then they can be pretty sturdy if you assemble them correctly with a little added effort.

I have several sets and have learned tricks while assembling each set that have helped develop a very good set of wheels for just about anything. Changing tires was not my goal, but I can still do that if I desire. I have a set now that I plan to try high speed runs with. They are Axial beadlocks with Proline road rage tires installed. They are taped, and balanced for starters. I have also added some other changes like using 12.9 grade screws and placing a spot of "Gorilla" glue between the (plate and rim) between each screw for added holding power so the tire does not come off the rim, and finally I have double wrapped the tire in two places with plain dental floss in the center treads, which will assist with holding the tire together at higher speeds and give an added assist in the prevention of ballooning. I even used leather dye to turn the dental floss threads black so it cannot be seen.

So if you are looking for an easy way to setup wheels for bashing then beadlocks are not it. I think beadlocks were meant more for rock crawling which is done at slower speeds. Still when you see something you really like there are always ways to "Improivse, Adapt, & Overcome". For most people beadlocks are just too much trouble for the cost, but I just love mechanical inovations. So it is a personal preference. Like I said if you like easy then stick to gluing, but I find that to be an inifficient & ineffective PITA myself. When I build something I prefer that it will hold up to the punishment that I dish out, and if the design is not up to the challenge then I make it better.