Quick answer
Choose the stainless kit if you want a bright, raw-metal look that stands out on the wheel lip; choose the black kit if you prefer a low-contrast, stealthy finish. Both are 12 Point Lip Bolt Kits made exclusively for the 709-HD Bead Grip wheel and fit one complete wheel.
The finish is the only real difference
Method Race Wheels offers these two kits with the same purpose: replacing the lip bolts on a 709-HD Bead Grip wheel. The catalog lists no difference in thread, head type, or count between the stainless and black versions, so your decision comes down to appearance and how much contrast you want against the wheel finish.
Because both are 12-point bolts, they use the same style of socket. Neither kit is sold as a full set for multiple wheels; each covers one complete wheel, so order the quantity that matches how many wheels you are refreshing.
Where each finish works best
Stainless brings a brighter, metallic accent that reads clearly on darker wheels and draws the eye to the lip detail. Black blends into dark or black wheel finishes for a more uniform, understated look and hides road grime and brake dust better between cleanings.
There is no durability claim in the catalog for either finish beyond the material name, so base your choice on the look you want rather than an assumed lifespan difference. If you often switch between wheels or ride in muddy conditions, the black finish may be the more forgiving choice visually.
What these kits will not fit
Both kits are explicitly not for beadlock rings and not for any standard series wheels. They are also not interchangeable with other Method Race Wheels products. If you are working on a beadlock ring or a non-709-HD wheel, these bolts are the wrong part regardless of finish.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Stainless finish: Brighter, higher-contrast look that highlights the wheel lip; may show dirt more readily than black. Best if you want the bolts to stand out.
- Black finish: Lower-contrast, stealthy appearance that blends with dark wheels and hides grime; less visual pop on lighter finishes.
- Fitment check: Both kits fit only the 709-HD Bead Grip wheel and are not for beadlock rings or standard series wheels. Verify your wheel model before ordering. Order one kit per wheel; the kit does not cover multiple wheels.
Product facts
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12 Point Lip Bolt Kit | Stainless: Stainless 12 Point Lip Bolt Kit is exclusively for the 709-HD Bead Grip Wheel and covers one complete wheel. Buy one kit per wheel and confirm you have the 709-HD before ordering.
12 Point Lip Bolt Kit | Stainless
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12 Point Lip Bolt Kit | Black: Black 12 Point Lip Bolt Kit is also exclusively for the 709-HD Bead Grip Wheel and covers one complete wheel. The black finish gives you the same fitment with a darker look, so choose based on appearance.
12 Point Lip Bolt Kit | Black
Which finish should you choose?
Best for
- Owners of 709-HD Bead Grip wheels who want a bright, contrasting lip detail
- Owners of 709-HD Bead Grip wheels who prefer a dark, blended look and easier visual maintenance
Not for
- Beadlock ring applications, which require a different bolt
- Standard series wheels or any other Method Race Wheels product