Force20 20x9 Matte Black Alloy Wheel

Ford Ranger Raptor Force Forged Alloy Wheel (Casted/Cast) Matte Black

The Force20 beadlock wheel features a two-piece construction and is available either as the delta Force20 Monoblock Casted, manufactured using a low-pressure casting process, or as the delta Force20 Forged forged wheel.

The main difference between the two models lies in the strength for which they are designed: the forged beadlock wheel has been tested for a wheel load of 2,500 kg, while the Beadlock Casted is manufactured for a load capacity of 1,800 kg. Both wheels are designed so that the tires can be mounted with or without an expansion ring.

What is behind beadlock technology?
This is a mechanical device that firmly connects the tire to the wheel: With a wheel of conventional standard construction, the tire is pressed against the wheel bead by the inflation pressure and is thus held in place. If the air pressure drops, the tire loses its grip and can consequently slip completely off the wheel. This can happen, for example, if the tire is punctured or if the inflation pressure is deliberately reduced for off-road use in order to increase tire flex and thus generate more traction on sand, snow or mud. To prevent this dangerous situation for the vehicle and driver, delta4x4 beadlock technology uses an expansion ring during installation to press the tire against the wheel flange. This ensures that the tire always remains firmly connected to the wheel – whether inflated or not.

Even under extremely hard acceleration or braking, the frictional forces between the wheel and tire may not be sufficient, allowing the two components to rotate relative to each other. The beadlock system also prevents this by mechanically locking the tire in place. The word “lock” refers to this mechanical fixation, while “bead” refers to the wheel bead. Beadlock therefore describes “a tire that is mechanically secured to the wheel bead.”

Where are beadlock wheels used?
This technology originally comes from the military sector, where it is important that operational vehicles remain mobile even after complete loss of tire pressure. Armed forces require their vehicles to be able to continue driving for a short period at speeds of up to 80 km/h and for distances of up to 100 kilometers. Beadlock technology with an expansion ring and a run-flat element makes this possible.

Beadlock wheels are now increasingly used in the civilian sector – for example, on armored vehicles and increasingly on expedition vehicles and in long-distance rallies. The advantage here is that tire pressure can be reduced to a minimum without the tire coming off the wheel.

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