Pro-Line 40 Series Commando Bead-Loc 23mm HD Hex Wheel

[StevePond]

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Monster Truck Enthusiasts beware! There's a new, real bead-loc wheel in town. Introducing the 40 Series Commando Bead-Loc wheel utilizing the 23mm HD Hex system. The Commando Bead-Loc wheel features a die-cast aluminum bead-loc ring, 18 individual mounting hardware screws per ring for a secure, true fit of your 40 Series tires, a gleaming chrome finish, 23mm HD Hex design for ultra-durability and performance and a chrome center cap to finish the look of the wheel. If that's not enough, the non-gluing, super strong design allows you to interchange your tires with the turn of a 2.0mm allen wrench without having to buy new wheels. This makes your truck totally customizable in a short amount of time.

When you're looking to stylize your monster truck with the latest in wheels designs and technology, then check out Pro-Line's fully licensed Weld Racing 40 Series Commando Bead-Loc wheels featuring 23mm HD Hexes.

Features:
4 Die Cast Bead-Loc rings included
Super-shiny, super-smooth surface
Fully licensed wheel from Weld Racing
Fits a variety of today's monster trucks utilizing the 23mm HD system

Part Number: 2680-01
Suggest retail price: $45.00 pair


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[standard_63]

Ouch! $45 a pair!

[kitty]

That's the suggested retail price. Actual street price will be a bit less. It is a lot to plop down initially, especially considering that if you don't already own a set of 23mm hex wheels, you need to buy the adapters. They are bead lock wheels, though, so you don't have to chance trashing a set of wheels or tires trying to unglue anything.

I do hope that they come out with more designs. Personally, I find the Commandos (who names these things anyway?) to be downright ugly.

[microrcdude]

Look great, but im not sure i like the price.

[jocktheglide165]

looks cool, but dang orange stick with chrome....

[InitialVelocity]

Your welcome for the tip about a week ago too.

[rcboy201]

they will probably be around 25 to 30 bucks a pair, the retail price is jacked up a lot

[jocktheglide165]

ok the more I look at it the more I like it.....

[jfischer]

Tower is going to have them at $37.99.
Now if they will make some to race, and get rid of all the bling factor. They are doing like they did on the first 40 series wheels which were in chorme, but not at all good for racing, as they got banged up in time at all.

[kitty]

I'd like to see some dished beadlocks by Pro-Line in both "regular" and 40 series.

[dragracer28]

looks cool, but dang orange stick with chrome....
The bead-loc ring should be a gold color not orange like it looks in the pic. They are trying to copy the racing wheels that Weld makes, if you look at most dragsters they use Weld wheels with a polished center and a gold ring.

[cooleocool]

That's not a bad idea. I was wondering when Pro-line was going to do something like that, Maybe they'll come out with different colored rings like blue or red.

[SS Pede]

I wish there were more beadlock wheels I could put on my Stampede. The only ones I've ever seen have been rare, expensive, machined aluminum ones.

[Minty Fresh]

NICE!!!!! I think I've found the new wheels going on my Monster GT!

[RC10racer89]

Tower is going to have them at $37.99.
Now if they will make some to race, and get rid of all the bling factor. They are doing like they did on the first 40 series wheels which were in chorme, but not at all good for racing, as they got banged up in time at all.


I think even without all the "bling" factor, racing beadlocks will never become a reality. Bead locks tend to be a lot heavier than standard dish wheels, so they are usually never used for racing. Even with a dish design, I don't think you'll see racing beadlocks simply because companies just don't have a market to sell them to. Serious racers will stay away from them because of the extra weight even if they were just simple dish wheels. Who knows, maybe enough club level racers who don't care about the extra weight might be interested enough to launch the product. You, and everyone else who is interested in the idea, should send an e-mail to Proline and give them your input. Companies make products to sell them. If enough people want the same product, then Proline will make it.

[tadium54]

looks good, but how about some standard sized ones for regular maxxes. i hate the 40 series

[PeterV]

Monster truck tires, inserts, and wheels aren't cheap, so I think bead locks will only grow based on cost savings alone. And don't forget convenience. Gluing tires is a hassle, and ungluing them is a disaster.

[PeterV]

Attention bean counters: you have to weigh the extra cost of the bead-lock wheels against the cost of CA and discarded rims.

[Chase023]

I need to get me a set. I really hate gluing tires to rims.

These will be more practical to run than my custom aluminum ones.. SWEET! :D Tho the aluminum ones are much nicer on show trucks than plastic for the most part.

I do hope they have different styles of wheels because commando's aren't too pleasing to the eyes IMO.

I know weight is the enemy but hey I am not racing, so no biggie for me.

By the way I like low prices but I do understand things do cost. $45 for a pair ain't that bad, considering what they are. Tho it is a retail so it probably be a bit lower which is nice.