| With anyone who has taken up the sport of 4x4 | | | | surface area on the road or trail, but this is not |
| driving, perhaps in rough terrains, the importance | | | | recommended by suppliers and can cost dearly in |
| of being able to purchase off road tires easily and | | | | the end. |
| affordably is of utmost importance. Bead lock | | | | Those who own SUVs also like the look of this |
| wheels (BWs) are there for safety and reliability | | | | kind of rim but do not need the full safety aspect |
| whenever the vehicle is on rough terrain or the | | | | of it. So the manufacturers have come up with |
| vehicle is taking sharp corners. | | | | an alternative called the street lock. They look like |
| BWs were first used in the armed forces and | | | | BWs but they do not actually do the same job. |
| were designed for the heavier vehicles so that | | | | Of course, BWs are not legal for road use so this |
| the rim would not detach itself from the rubber | | | | is a great alternative for those who want their |
| and go at a different speed. Since their invention, | | | | vehicles to look like they could go into rough |
| those who love to drive along rough terrain have | | | | terrain but without being illegal at the same time. |
| taken them for their own vehicles. Rims are | | | | Whenever one is buying this kind of rim it is very |
| made with two bands of metal to clamp the | | | | important to get a good supplier. Those who |
| rubber edge between them and keep them | | | | offer free shipping are also a great idea to look |
| together solidly. | | | | for and will save a lot of money in the end. Many |
| The 'beads' on the rubber are meant to be sealed | | | | suppliers may have these special offers available, |
| to the rim so that no air pressure can escape | | | | but will not always put them online, so it is good |
| when vehicles take corners at speed. With the | | | | to check out this aspect every time that new |
| advent of all terrain vehicles, and the sport that | | | | rims are required. |
| has built up around them, it is necessary to get | | | | Whenever they have been ordered, it is |
| the proper equipment to allow for full enjoyment | | | | important that the carrier does not damage the |
| and safety. By clamping the rim over bead it | | | | goods en route so take some time to check out |
| ensures that no air pressure can escape and thus | | | | the parcel when it arrives. Any damage to the |
| makes it safer. | | | | parcel should be noted on the receipt in case of |
| This method of clamping also ensures that even if | | | | returns. |
| the air pressure is low the rim will not detach itself | | | | It is important to note that once a rim has been |
| from the rubber bead or go at different speeds. | | | | fitted, it cannot be returned unless it is faulty. If |
| Obviously if this happened, it could be highly | | | | the fault appears after thirty days, the supplier will |
| dangerous for the driver. Drivers have been | | | | normally help with claims against the |
| known to lower the air pressure to get more | | | | manufacturer. |