Frequently asked questions

Typical turnaround is 3–5 business days once your wheels arrive at Mac Fab. Same-day service is available by appointment for customers bringing wheels directly to the shop.

Yes. Same-day service is available by appointment. Please contact us before making the trip so we can schedule your wheels into the shop.

We cut off the wheel’s existing outer lip, weld on a new precision-machined inner beadlock ring, install your selected outer ring with your chosen bolt color, apply anti-seize to the beadlock bolts, and carefully package the finished wheel for return shipping.

We can add up to approximately 1/2 inch per beadlock as long as the wheel has not already been beadlocked. How much can be removed depends on the wheel manufacturer and dimensions. We commonly see about 3/8 inch removable from the outside and up to roughly 1–1 1/2 inches from the inside, depending on the wheel. Please contact us before ordering if you need custom backspacing.

Most wheels can be converted to a single beadlock as long as they have a true factory outer lip suitable for the conversion.

Double-beadlock fitment depends on the specific wheel design, brake clearance and backspacing. Use our Technical Section for the current backspacing limits by wheel model, or ask the Wheel Expert if your combination is not listed.

When the wheel and brake package allow it, we generally recommend double beadlocks. Locking both beads helps the tire behave more consistently, makes tire changes easier, and is strongly recommended for heavy or very high-horsepower combinations. Double beadlocks are required when stretching the tire.

Single beadlocks can work well for lighter, lower-horsepower combinations that are not stretching the tire.

Our 15-inch double-beadlock ring has a 13.5-inch inside diameter. Measure from the center of the axle to the outermost point of the caliper; that measurement must be less than 6.75 inches. See the Technical Section for the visual measuring guide.

Dismount all tires. Remove and keep your center caps, valve stems and wheel weights. Lightly clean the wheels before packing them.

Pack each wheel as tightly as possible so it cannot move inside the box. Reuse the original wheel box when possible, or use a heavy-duty medium moving box—typically around 18 × 18 × 18 inches. Cutting the box down to fit the wheel tightly usually works best.

Please do not use packing peanuts.

Yes. You can choose inbound UPS shipping labels when ordering. Once the wheel is packed and labeled, drop it at a UPS Store or anywhere UPS picks up, including your workplace. You may also use your own UPS, FedEx or USPS service.

The easiest method is to clearly write your 4-digit Mac Fab order number on the outside of each box. If you use your own shipping and do not have an order number, include your contact information along with the ring and options you want.

Yes. Make sure your name and contact information are associated with the shipment. If possible, include or reference your Mac Fab order number so we can match the incoming wheels to your conversion choices.

Use a 5/16-inch 12-point socket and torque the bolts to 20–22 ft/lb, approximately 250 in/lb, with anti-seize on the threads. Tighten in a criss-cross pattern and re-torque after the first pass.

Do not use an impact wrench to install beadlock bolts.

No. Mac Fab applies anti-seize to the beadlock bolts during assembly so the hardware is already prepared when the wheels are returned to you.

Aluminum welding creates very high localized heat, so some finish change near the weld area can be unavoidable and varies from wheel to wheel.

• Powder coated: Quality high-temperature powder coating will often only bubble or peel near the weld area, which is generally concealed by the beadlock ring.
• Wet painted: Paint is more likely to peel, bubble or burn and may require refinishing.
• Anodized: The finish can lighten near the weld and is usually hidden by the rings.
• Polished: Polished wheels are generally not affected in the same way.

If your finish is especially important, contact us before shipping the wheels.