09/16/2026
Did someone say WHEEL WEDNESDAY? 👀🛞
50 Shades is running Method Race Wheels beadlock wheel, but what’s actually the difference between a standard wheel, Bead Grip, and a true beadlock?
🛞 STANDARD WHEEL
The tire bead is held in place by air pressure and the wheel’s bead seat. Perfectly fine for normal driving, but airing way down off-road can increase the chance of losing a bead.
🛞 BEAD GRIP
Method’s Bead Grip technology is designed to help hold the tire bead in place at lower pressures WITHOUT an external beadlock ring. A great middle ground for rigs that see both street and trail.
🛞 BEADLOCK
A true beadlock mechanically clamps the outer tire bead to the wheel with a bolted ring. That lets you run much lower tire pressures off-road for more tire flex, footprint, and traction without the outer bead easily coming off the wheel.
For 50 Shades, we went with the real deal. 🤘
Now let’s see yours! 👇
Drop a picture of your wheels in the comments and tell us what you’re running: standard, Bead Grip, or beadlocks?
And while we’re talking about being prepared for the trail…
Your wheels help keep you moving.
Phase Alert helps when you’re not.
Make sure to check out Phase Alert, an emergency QR system designed to be on your helmet, handlebars, roll cage, or windshield. When scanned during an emergency, gives first responders access to emergency contacts and any critical medical information. And because you or those around you are the first responder until EMS arrives there are also emergency guides to help you through those first critical moments. Because the best recovery starts BEFORE the emergency.