Knurled Bead Seats: Yes or No?

Fat Goose · 09-29-2021, 11:42 AM

Looking to order a new set of wheels (Richland Forged GT4), would you all order the “Knurled Bead Seats” in addition to help prevent tire slip? Is it worth the extra cost/needed?

Knurled Bead Seats: An enhanced barrel friction modifier to eliminate tire slippage in high torque/braking scenarios.

D_SheerDrivingPleasure · 09-29-2021, 12:57 PM

yes, if you track the car, especially with R compound tires.

JagR2611 · 09-29-2021, 10:37 PM

Not necessary unless you spend a significant amount of time at the track

TopJimmy · 09-30-2021, 06:15 PM

If you're ordering wide wheels for traction then of course you want the knurled bead. If it's only a grocery getter then no need.

Fat Goose · 09-30-2021, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopJimmy

If you're ordering wide wheels for traction then of course you want the knurled bead.

I primarily autoX right now, but regardless option was ordered!

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09-29-2021, 11:42 AM	#1
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09-29-2021, 12:57 PM	#2
D_SheerDrivingPleasure Captain 1088 Rep 916 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	yes, if you track the car, especially with R compound tires.
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09-29-2021, 10:37 PM	#3
JagR2611 Lieutenant 151 Rep 548 Posts Drives: BMW F80 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Not necessary unless you spend a significant amount of time at the track
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09-30-2021, 06:15 PM	#4
TopJimmy Major General 5450 Rep 5,143 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Chester County, PA iTrader: (5)	If you're ordering wide wheels for traction then of course you want the knurled bead. If it's only a grocery getter then no need. __________________ '18 F80 Base 6MT \| '19 F82 Exec DCT \| '18 F82 Comp Exec DCT \| '23 G80cx
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