Is knurled beading necessary?

Ronin76 · 12-18-2024, 09:46 PM

Hey Everyone,

Am about about to buy some aftermarket wheels and was trying to decide if I should add knurled beading to the wheels. Is this something that is necessary? This is going to strictly be a DD so no track (not sure if that makes a difference.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks!

IanH · 12-18-2024, 09:54 PM

Can't possibly matter for DD.

My winter wheels have it, but i didn't buy the feature, it was just there.

M_Power Rob · 12-18-2024, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronin76

Hey Everyone,

Am about about to buy some aftermarket wheels and was trying to decide if I should add knurled beading to the wheels. Is this something that is necessary? This is going to strictly be a DD so no track (not sure if that makes a difference.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks!

No, not necessary for a DD car.

Carefree · 12-18-2024, 10:39 PM

As others have posted, probably not.
My vendor charged $75 for all 4 wheels so given the total outlay, a few extra dollars didn’t matter to me.
YMMV

Ronin76 · 12-18-2024, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carefree

As others have posted, probably not.
My vendor charged $75 for all 4 wheels so given the total outlay, a few extra dollars didn’t matter to me.
YMMV

I just got mine from the same place you got yours buddy

Carefree · 12-18-2024, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronin76

I just got mine from the same place you got yours buddy

Did you get the free 4 slice toaster?

Ronin76 · 12-18-2024, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carefree

Did you get the free 4 slice toaster?

I missed out on that unfortunately but I got a set of ginsu knives.

M_Power Rob · 12-19-2024, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronin76

I missed out on that unfortunately but I got a set of ginsu knives.

Those are to cut the beads free...

ZPD · 12-19-2024, 12:34 PM

Not necessary for a DD. I wonder how effective it really is on the track. My Apex wheels are knurled and my tires still slip 25%-50% around during each session.

PBANDJ · 12-19-2024, 02:16 PM

I passed on the knurled beading because I don’t, and never will, track my car but also, a tire guy I know said he’s noticed more slow air leaks on wheels with the knurling. Not often enough to scare someone that might need the knurling, but often enough to say something to someone that doesn’t need it.

12-18-2024, 09:46 PM	#1
Ronin76 Lieutenant Colonel 1690 Rep 1,585 Posts Drives: 2018 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Is knurled beading necessary? Hey Everyone, Am about about to buy some aftermarket wheels and was trying to decide if I should add knurled beading to the wheels. Is this something that is necessary? This is going to strictly be a DD so no track (not sure if that makes a difference. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

12-18-2024, 09:54 PM	#2
IanH Captain 678 Rep 666 Posts Drives: '25 M240xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (1) Garage List '25 BMW M240i Xdrive [9.50]	Can't possibly matter for DD. My winter wheels have it, but i didn't buy the feature, it was just there. __________________ 2025 M240i Xdrive TNM - Dinan Springs - CF Goodies - More in process
	Appreciate 1 Ronin761689.50 Quote

12-18-2024, 10:39 PM	#4
Carefree Lieutenant Colonel 2611 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: M240i, M2 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Arizona, New York iTrader: (0)	As others have posted, probably not. My vendor charged $75 for all 4 wheels so given the total outlay, a few extra dollars didn’t matter to me. YMMV
	Appreciate 1 Ronin761689.50 Quote

12-19-2024, 12:34 PM	#9
ZPD First Lieutenant 720 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2022 M850i GC, 2023 G87 Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Not necessary for a DD. I wonder how effective it really is on the track. My Apex wheels are knurled and my tires still slip 25%-50% around during each session. __________________ 2022 M850i 2023 M2; MCS 3-way coilover, Vorshlag Camber plates, 19" Apex VS-5RS, SPL links, Adro wing, IRL exhaust, Verus Splitter, MAD downpipes, Bootmod3; IG:g87_43
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-19-2024, 02:16 PM	#10
PBANDJ Private 47 Rep 61 Posts Drives: M240i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Central Ohio iTrader: (0)	I passed on the knurled beading because I don’t, and never will, track my car but also, a tire guy I know said he’s noticed more slow air leaks on wheels with the knurling. Not often enough to scare someone that might need the knurling, but often enough to say something to someone that doesn’t need it. Last edited by PBANDJ; 12-19-2024 at 02:17 PM..
	Appreciate 2 Ronin761689.50 Viffermike1800.50 Quote