What is HoldFAST Technology?
HoldFAST Technology: The Smarter Way to Secure Your Tire Bead
Air Down. HoldFAST.
When off-roaders lower their tire pressure for maximum traction, the biggest risk is losing the tire bead. For decades, the solution was a true beadlock wheel—effective, but complex, costly, and not always street-legal. More recently, several brands have tried to offer bead retention systems as an alternative. But many of these designs rely on excessive ridges, ribs, or grooves that add unnecessary complexity, make tire mounting and service more difficult, and don’t always translate into real-world benefits.
At Battle Born Wheels, we engineered HoldFAST Technology to solve this problem the right way: secure, simple, and service-friendly.
What is HoldFAST Technology?
A “Holdfast” is something that anchors firmly in place—and that’s exactly what our design does for your tire bead.
HoldFAST wheels feature an aggressive safety hump built directly into the bead seat. This engineered contour creates a positive mechanical lock that anchors the tire bead when aired down, keeping it from unseating during extreme off-road use.
The result is the confidence to drop PSI for better traction without worrying about the tire slipping, burping, or losing its seal.
Real-World Testing: The Rubicon Trail
Technology means nothing without proof. That’s why we test every HoldFAST design on our own daily-driven off-road rigs in the harshest conditions.
Our wheels have been run to and through the Rubicon Trail—one of the most legendary and demanding off-road routes in the world. With tires aired down, heavy rigs loaded with gear, and terrain ranging from sharp granite ledges to deep rock gardens, the HoldFAST wheels performed flawlessly.
This real-world testing ensures that when you trust your truck to HoldFAST wheels, you’re running equipment proven in the most extreme environments, not just in a lab.
Why HoldFAST Is Different
Most bead retention systems share the same goal: keep the bead locked in at low pressure. But how they achieve that goal matters. Many designs use multiple small ridges or grooves, which can:
- Increase mounting difficulty
- Tire installation and dismounting often require more effort, tools, or even shop service.
- Cause unnecessary wear
- Excessive grooves can stress the tire bead during repeated mounts/dismounts.
- Add weight without adding strength
- More components don’t always mean better security.
HoldFAST takes a different approach:
One purpose-driven safety hump anchors the bead without creating service headaches.
Clean, lightweight design eliminates extra material and unnecessary complexity.
Optimized geometry balances bead security with smooth serviceability.
This isn’t just another bead-retention idea. It’s the evolution of bead security.
Technical Advantages of HoldFAST
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Secure at Low PSI
Air down confidently without bead separation. Ideal for trails, crawling, sand, or snow.
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Service-Friendly Design
Unlike overly ribbed bead systems, HoldFAST wheels allow easier tire mounting and dismounting for routine service.
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Lightweight & Efficient
Less hardware, fewer components, reduced rotating mass. That means better acceleration, handling, and fuel efficiency compared to beadlocks.
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Heavy-Duty Rated
With a 4000 lbs HD Load Rating in 8-lug fitments, HoldFAST wheels are built for serious trucks, towing, and overland rigs.
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Flow Formed Construction
Advanced Flow Formed aluminum combines forged-like strength with cast-like efficiency, giving you a wheel that’s lightweight yet incredibly durable.
HoldFAST vs Beadlocks
Beadlocks: Great for extreme rock crawling, but heavy, maintenance-intensive, and not always street-legal.
HoldFAST: Ideal for drivers who need a dual-purpose solution—daily driver comfort and reliability with true off-road capability.
Who HoldFAST Is For
- Overlanders & Adventure Rigs:
- Confidently run lower PSI for traction while carrying gear, towing trailers, or exploring remote trails.
- Heavy-Duty Truck Owners:
- Rely on a true 4000 lbs rating with no compromise between daily drivability and off-road performance.
- Off-Road Enthusiasts:
- Trail, sand, snow, or rock—HoldFAST wheels deliver security without complexity.
Why Choose HoldFAST?
Because your wheels should work as hard as your truck. HoldFAST is more than just a bead retention system—it’s a smarter, stronger, and simpler way to anchor your tires, tested in the real world, not just on paper.
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Air Down. HoldFAST.
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