HB-850 Lockout
The lightest simulated beadlock you can buy. We checked.
From $379 per wheel
Finishes
About the HB-850 Lockout
The Lockout is Hingeback's flagship — and the lightest simulated beadlock wheel on the market at 22.4 lbs in 17x9. We achieved this by using a flow-formed 6061 aluminum barrel bonded to a cast A356 center section. The flow-forming process stretches and compresses the barrel under heat and pressure, aligning the aluminum's grain structure and achieving forged-level strength at cast-level pricing. The result is a wheel that weighs less than most non-beadlock cast wheels from competing brands. The simulated beadlock ring incorporates our Bead Grip Channel — a precision-machined groove in the bead seat that provides measurable tire retention at low pressures. It's not a true beadlock, but it lets you air down to 12 PSI with confidence. Every color in the Hingeback palette is available on the Lockout because this is the wheel we want on every build.
Key Features
- Lightest simulated beadlock on the market (22.4 lbs / 17x9)
- Flow-formed 6061 barrel for forged-level strength
- Bead Grip Channel for low-pressure tire retention
- Air down to 12 PSI with confidence
- Available in all Hingeback exclusive colors
- Split-spoke design with 24-bolt beadlock ring
Full Specifications
| Model | HB-850 Lockout |
| Construction | Flow-formed 6061 aluminum barrel with cast A356 T6 center |
| Sizes Available | 17x9, 18x9, 20x9 |
| Bolt Patterns | 5x127, 5x139.7, 6x139.7 |
| Offsets | -12mm, 0mm |
| Backspacing | 4.75" |
| Weight | 22.4 lbs |
| Load Rating | 2,750 lbs |
| Hub Bore | 106.1mm |
| Lip Depth | 3.5" |
| Finishes | Satin Black, Mojave Green, Burnt Copper, Arctic White |
| Lug Type | Conical seat, 60-degree |
| Warranty | 3-year finish, lifetime structural |
Vehicle Fitment
The HB-850 Lockout is a direct fit for the following vehicles:
- Jeep Wrangler JK/JL
- Jeep Gladiator JT
- Ford Bronco
- Toyota Tacoma
Additional fitments available. Contact us with your year, make, and model for confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Lockout so much lighter than other beadlock-style wheels?
Two reasons: flow-forming and material. The barrel is 6061 aluminum (stronger than A356) that's flow-formed — heated and spun under hydraulic pressure to stretch and compress the grain structure. This lets us make the barrel walls thinner while maintaining the same strength as a thicker cast barrel. The center is traditional cast A356 T6 where the bolt pattern and hub bore need precision. The combined weight savings is 6-8 lbs vs. a comparable cast beadlock wheel.
What is the Bead Grip Channel and how does it work?
The Bead Grip Channel is a precision-machined circumferential groove in the outer bead seat — the shelf where the tire bead sits. When the tire is inflated, the bead expands slightly into this groove, creating a mechanical interlock that resists the bead rolling off the seat at low pressures. It's not a true beadlock (which physically clamps the bead), but in our testing it provides reliable retention down to 12 PSI. Below that, tire stiffness and driving style become the limiting factors.
Is flow-forming as strong as forging?
Flow-forming achieves 85-95% of forged strength at roughly 60% of the cost. The grain alignment from the flow-forming process eliminates the porosity issues common in casting, which is where most cast wheels fail under impact. Our flow-formed barrels have passed 2x the SAE J2530 impact test requirement. For context, Method's standard line is also cast, and their premium Bead Grip wheels use a similar hybrid construction approach.
Can I run the Lockout in King of the Hammers?
Our sponsored KOH team runs Lockouts on their pre-runner rig for the Backdoor course. For the actual race on the toughest sections (like Chocolate Thunder and Wrecking Ball), they switch to true beadlocks at 5 PSI. The Lockout is rated for trail use down to 12 PSI, which covers 95% of off-road scenarios. For extreme rock crawling below 10 PSI, a true beadlock is still the right call.