Beadlocks don't have to be for the hardcore wheelers, but given the price tags usually affiliated with them, it's more common to see those that actually take advantage of what their intended for dish out the money for them. With that said, beadlocks can be balanced but it might take a bit more labor and weights to do so (which ends up being ugly). They are a pita to put on and if not done by yourself, can cost a good chunk of money. The process of seating the beadlock ring around the tire is a tedious process. Multiple passes in a specific pattern, at specific torques for 20+ bolts can take a while. Add the factor of doing it 4 times and not only have you spent half a day installing beadlocks, but your following day is wasted away recovering from back pain!!

I wouldn't necessarily categorize any of the above mentioned as a con (aside from the back pain), but they are definitely factors to keep in mind. The advantages of having beadlocks is nice, obviously, but like Black798 mentioned above, 90% of the people here would never need them.

For what it's worth, I've had true beadlocks (Walker Evans). I can't really say anything bad about them other than just being a PITA to put together. I bought them from an Ultra 4 guy that, at the time of sell, didn't know they were slightly out of round. Ultimately, I sold them cus I couldn't dd with them. Did I need them, probably not. Was just a pipe dream that came true b/c I got a really good deal on them. I don't typically find myself in situations that require such low tire PSI that have me wishing for another set. If you have good brand name, non stiff tires, you can safely run 10-15 psi without ever having an issue and still have optimal tire flex for 99% of the terrain out there.