Well luckily, you have us, and we know, and were here to share. The fact is beadlock wheels do exactly what their name says: They lock the tire's bead (the part that's designed to be on the rim of the ...

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Of all the car parts that most people wouldn’t build at home, safety-critical items like wheels are pretty close to the top of the list. That goes double for performance wheels, like those with ...

The absolute easiest and cheapest way to increase the ride quality and performance of your 4x4 off-road is to reduce the air pressure in your tires. However, dropping from street pressure to a more ...

Tesla aftermarket specialist Unplugged Performance has released a new beadlock off-road wheel engineered specifically for the Model Y. If you don't think the Model Y is the right car for this type of ...

The Tesla Model Y can now attempt to join the world of serious off-roaders with new beadlock-capable wheels from Unplugged Performance. While these new wheels won’t suddenly turn a Model Y into a Jeep ...

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Excellent question Jason, as beadlock wheels are not something we've seen too much of, outside aftermarket off-road specialists. And to be clear, in the case of the new Ford Ranger Raptor, we are ...

Why are beadlocks illegal in Australia? Beadlock wheels/rims are designated as strictly for off-road use (only). They are not legal for on-road use in Australia because they have not yet been approved ...

When planning an off-road build, a few accessories are reserved for only the most hardcore enthusiasts. A snorkel will look awesome on your Bronco, but for most people, they're overkill. The same ...