Method Bead Grip Wheels: Are They As Good As Everyone Says?
"Method Bead Grip Wheels" is probably a name you've heard tossed around if you spend time in Jeep or other 4x4 communities, they are incredibly popular, but are they just all hype, or are they really the next big thing? Before we can answer that we need to find out what are Method Bead Grip wheels to begin with! In short, they are off-road focused wheels that have additional design features to help prevent your tires from debeading off-road, allowing you to lower your tire pressure with confidence. To truly understand what sets the Bead Grip wheels apart, we need to dig a little deeper.
What Does "Bead Grip" Mean Anyways?
Bead Grip wheels get their name simply because they are designed to "grip" the tire bead. The wheels achieve this with patented technologies, Proprietary Grooves and Oversized Safety Humps built into the inside of the wheel. With these two technologies, Method's Bead Grip wheels provide a secure hold on the tire bead thats much greater than a conventional wheel. Lets dig deeper into how these two innovative technologies give your Jeep or 4x4 maximum capability and confidence off-road.
Proprietary Grooves
The grooves on Bead Grip wheels act as teeth that bite down on your tires bead, keeping it in place off-road. This is especially beneficial when you air down your tires for off-road driving. Reducing tire pressure increases traction and ride comfort, making it an essential step before hitting the trail. Without Bead Grip wheels, airing down too far can cause your tires to debead from the wheels—turning a simple trail run into a serious hassle or even a safety risk.
Safety Hump
In addition to the grooves, each Bead Grip wheel also features "Safety humps". These feature a taller profile that provides additional bead retention to the tires, especially when off-road and the tires experience significant side load.
Inner and Outer Bead Seats
The best part about Method Bead Grips is that they don't just provide top-tier bead retention to only the outer bead, they feature Bead Grip technology in both the inner and outer bead seats! Compare this to other brand's beadlock wheels, which only provide bead protection to the outer tire bead, leaving the inner bead just as vulnerable to debeading as a conventional wheel. Method Bead Grip Wheels aren't just hype, they really are the most innovative wheels for Jeeps and 4x4s!
Will My Tire Shop Be Able to Install these?
The best part about the Bead Grip wheels is the way they install. They are installed the same way as conventional wheels, meaning most tire shops will work on these wheels without issue. Compare this to other bead retention wheels such as bead locks, which most tire shops will refuse to work on due to the speciality installation process. My local America's Tire (Discount Tire) was able to install these tires without issue - and without additional cost! You can feel confident bringing your new set of Bead Grip wheels to your local tire shop and having them installed perfectly!
What Styles Do The Method Bead Grips Come in?
Method offers a huge variety of styles and finishes in their Bead Grip line of wheels. Check out some of the most popular options!
Method Bead Grip 701
Method Bead Grip 703
Method Bead Grip 704
Method Bead Grip 705
Method Bead Grip 706
Method Bead Grip 707
