Force20 Forged Matte Black Alloy Wheel

VW Amarok (T1 | 2023 - ) Force Forged Alloy Wheel (Forged) Matte Black

The Force20 Beadlock wheel features a two-piece design 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 load capacity 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 a spacer ring.

What is behind Beadlock technology?
This is a mechanical device that firmly connects the tire to the wheel: With a conventional standard wheel, 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 may eventually slip completely off the wheel. This can happen, for example, if the tire is punctured or if the inflation pressure has been deliberately reduced for off-road use in order to increase tire flex and generate more traction on sand, snow or mud. To prevent this dangerous situation for the vehicle and driver, delta4x4 Beadlock technology uses a spacer ring during installation to press the tire against the wheel flange. This ensures that the tire always remains firmly connected to the wheel – whether with or without air.

Even during 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. This is also prevented by the Beadlock system, which mechanically secures ("locks") the tire. The word "bead", on the other hand, refers to the "wheel bed". Beadlock therefore stands for "a tire that is mechanically secured in the wheel bed".

Where are Beadlock wheels used?
This technology originally comes from the military sector, where it is important that operational vehicles remain functional even after a 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 for distances of up to 100 kilometers. Beadlock technology with a spacer 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 as well as 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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