[dank]

Hey Guys,

I'm doing another run of Alloy Beadlocks for the comp jeep and some patrols. Before I finalise the order I'll put the offer out to you guys if you want to get in on the KPDLOCK Beadlock wheel.

The Wheel is a 15x8 Beadlock with -25 offset. This is the only offset choice available.

I've been running them on my zook for a while now and they are a solid performing wheel. They'll hold 3psi for weeks on end if you want them to.

They are 7.5kgs each and are 3000lb load rated making them a strong light wheel for offroad use.

These are an OFFROAD USE ONLY wheel. They are a custom made mechanical beadlock which as far as I'm aware is not allowed to be legally driven on the road. So, Drive on the road AT YOUR OWN RISK.


To the best of my knowledge these are the cheapest alloy beadlocks you can buy on the current market. I have changed the design of the inner wheel slightly from the set below to accommodate bigger brakes (eg patrol/cruiser) and this next run will also not require you to buy new longer studs as the Bolt holes in the centre will be machined a little deeper allowing sufficient thread engagement with the wheel nut.

The wheel design is a 3 piece design:

The Wheel centre is a CNC Machined and polished billet alloy centre

The Wheel outers are a spun alloy making their properties closer to high tensile steel than a Cast alloy wheel like a CSA mag wheel for example.

The three pieces of the wheel are welded together using a CNC machine welding process offering excellent repetitive quality welds and 100% strength.

The benefits are:
1. Big hits will not crack the material, it will flex and or bend before it cracks, unlike cast wheels
2. The beadlock mounting surface is machined with a ribbed surface to prevent the tyre bead from slipping on the rim in low pressure situations
3. The beadlock mounting surface also has a stepped recess to centre the tyre bead perfectly on the rim making installs very simple.
4. 24 High tensile Grade 8 bolts hold the beadlock onto the wheel, threading into steel sleeved inserts set into the wheel. If you happen to strip a thread, the steel insert can be replaced, meaning the wheel is still good to go and won't be damaged.
5. Super light. These wheels will increase the performance of your rig. Being only 7.5kgs each, approx half the weight of the equivilent steel 5 spoke wheel, you can expect less rolling resistance and better acceleration due to lower overall wheel weight.
6. 3000lb load rating is equivalent in strength to the likes of a Walker Evans beadlock.

[Fatzook]

Nice!

They look like alot more than -25 though

[oozuk]

geeze, i wish i knew about these before i had my beadlocks made !!

[SierraDan]

Awesome! sucks i'm going lux diffs

[evski]

Man they look awesome, but prob a bit much for me considering my zook cost $500 all up haha

[mud_muncher]

SierraDan wrote:

Awesome! sucks i'm going lux diffs

He can get em in 6 stud .

[SierraDan]

mud_muncher wrote:

SierraDan wrote:

Awesome! sucks i'm going lux diffs

He can get em in 6 stud .

Sounds like a plan..

[ajsr]

hmmm tempting

[bazook]

Damn it why did I go 16s

[Teracis]

No way to run these without using them as beadlocks (therefore being able to run them on the road) or is that also not allowed as even if you're not using them as beadlocks, they are still beadlock rims and therefore not allowed on road fullstop.

[Fatzook]

Not sure, but the few purpose built alloy beadlocked rims I've seen have a different bead design, and wouldn't be able to hold the bead without it being sandwiched by the locking ring.

That aside, Mechanical bead locks are illegal for road use. Doubt it would matter if the bead was secured or not.

[bek]

wish i had the moola

[ajsr]

Fatzook wrote:

Not sure, but the few purpose built alloy beadlocked rims I've seen have a different bead design, and wouldn't be able to hold the bead without it being sandwiched by the locking ring.

That aside, Mechanical bead locks are illegal for road use. Doubt it would matter if the bead was secured or not.

some hummers get them factory and legal

[dank]

Ey lads,

I have designs made up for 6 stud as well so if you want them I can get them made in this run no problem. Same price.

The offset looks big because the wheels are dished whereas a normal steely is more square at the junction of the rim and the centre. Thanks for the good feedback guys. Now all we need is some orders!

[MrRocky]

fuck would have been 100% if i'd had an extra couple of weeks
are u gunna do another run after this one

[Aaron]

Would you be able to get a set of these without the beadlocks? if so would the be cheaper at all? thanks

[GRPABT1]

Fark, I wish I had the money right now!

Are you going to do any of these in the future? And are you going to do any different widths or offset's?

[dank]

I will speak to the manufacturer and see if they will do a non Beadlock version seeing as there is interest.

Right now, 15x8 -25 is your choice in 6x5.5 (cruiser/hilux/patrol) or 5x5.5 (early jeep/sierra/vitara/f100) PCD. No other options at this point in time. Trying to keep things simple.

Planning to do runs of these a few times a year. If demand is good I'll start holding stock but that's probably a year away at least until I can develop the capital to commit to this product line.

[TZAR]

You should do VW Beetle as well. that is 5 on 205mm. I dont want them but you could get some interest on them on VW forums

[ZookiMonsta]

TZAR wrote:

You should do VW Beetle as well. that is 5 on 205mm. I dont want them but you could get some interest on them on VW forums

Im pretty sure most of thr big trophy trucks etc alhave this stud pattern also but run a 17/28"rim

[Zook_Fan]

I'd be up for a set but not on such short notice, I'll put money aside for the next batch

[dank]

Thanks TZAR, something to look into. I know alot of offroad racing buggies run the VW stud pattern as well.

Sorry about the short notice ZookFan, next time will be a bit more notice.

[ZookiMonsta]

Zook_Fan wrote:

I'd be up for a set but not on such short notice, I'll put money aside for the next batch

x2

[tanshi]

ZookiMonsta wrote:

Zook_Fan wrote:

I'd be up for a set but not on such short notice, I'll put money aside for the next batch

x2

Im about $500 short for this run, but definite for next run.!

[5ierra]

tanshi wrote:

ZookiMonsta wrote:

Zook_Fan wrote:

I'd be up for a set but not on such short notice, I'll put money aside for the next batch

x2

Im about $500 short for this run, but definite for next run.!

x43 here.

[tanshi]

Any one know the bank details for Dan? need to get some cash through to him but havent recieved my invoice yet?

Dont wanna miss out

[dank]

Hey tanshi you won't miss out mate had massive Internet issues today. Posting on my phone ATM
Details are:
Acc name: KPD Industries
BSB 633-000
Acc number: 139 946 883
Bendigo bank

Just use your name as the reference for the transfer. Your wheels are in this order

[tanshi]

money transfered , cheers. and good luck with your internet

[dank]

Hi Guys, wheels have been ordered and are currently in the process of starting manufacture. I'll keep those of you who have ordered updated on the progress.

Cheers

Dan

[Zook_Fan]

Got a rough idea of when the next run will be?