Beadlock Street Legality

MX489 · 07-23-2007, 02:40 PM

I know in most if not all states beadlocks are illegal to run on the street. Why is this? I wanna run them on my dail driver/trail rig but I am afraid of law trouble. I doubt any cop will even know what they are or that they are ilegal though. Anybody run em on a rig that sees road time? Any problems?

hardline04 · 07-23-2007, 02:48 PM

I could be wrong but I think the beadlocks are illegal thing is like the hydro steering is illegal myth...Ever seen the Ultimate Adventure? They put hundreds of miles on their beadlocked rigs with no problems. Just keep a check on air pressure and be sure if you have DIY locks that you don't have any leaks.

Budd · 07-23-2007, 02:51 PM

Again???

Search................

Todd W · 07-23-2007, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Budd

Again???

Search................

We should tell them they are all illegal no matter what and force them to sell them uber cheap to us

Alphasig112 · 07-23-2007, 02:52 PM

I have a friend who ran beadlocks with no problems both on and off road. I don't think they are illegal but i think the reason they are said to be illegal is due to the fact that no laws, that I know of at least, say one way or the other. I still don't know that I would chance it.

Myanarchy · 07-23-2007, 02:59 PM

OMG OMG all those hummers and their disregard for the fucking laws

Oh NOES

sceep · 07-23-2007, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MX489

I know in most if not all states beadlocks are illegal to run on the street.

they are?? really?

show me.

paragon · 07-23-2007, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myanarchy

OMG OMG all those hummers and their disregard for the fucking laws

Oh NOES

what about Hummers? Most have internal beadlocks.

paragon · 07-23-2007, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sceep

they are?? really?

show me.

read your state law.

If it doesn't meet DOT certification, it's "against the law" in many states for anything other than off-road use. Same with headlamps, turn signal brightness, etc etc.

Myanarchy · 07-23-2007, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paragon

what about Hummers? Most have internal beadlocks.

my 12 bolts have an easily readable DOT number stamped right into the ring

smurison14 · 07-23-2007, 03:59 PM

I think people get confused, some are not DOT approved, That usually does not mean they are illegal. I would be really shocked if anyone here has been pulled over and cited for beadlocks.

RoCkSkuLLz · 07-23-2007, 04:00 PM

my alied monster beadlocks have the DOT sticker on them so they must be street legal

bigarms23 · 07-23-2007, 04:06 PM

ive been running beadlocks on the street it doesnt matter so has my friend and the cops dont seem to notice or care

WHITE RHINO · 07-23-2007, 04:30 PM

my h1's say DOT approved but next to that it says FOR MILITARY USE ONLY

Myanarchy · 07-23-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WHITE RHINO

my h1's say DOT approved but next to that it says FOR MILITARY USE ONLY

8 bolts.
The 12 bolts have no mention of military use only

generalee7 · 07-23-2007, 04:35 PM

piratebuggy · 07-23-2007, 05:47 PM

My guess- if the manufacturer puts the rim through the DOT certification tests or approval process then they will be street legal. It's not because they are beadlocks-but because they haven't been DOT approved. Not sure how you would go about proving or disproving my guess.

mj · 07-23-2007, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piratebuggy

My guess- if the manufacturer puts the rim through the DOT certification tests or approval process then they will be street legal. It's not because they are beadlocks-but because they haven't been DOT approved. Not sure how you would go about proving or disproving my guess.

where does one go to get DOT certified?

nissancrawler · 07-23-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mj

where does one go to get DOT certified?

to the store for a shitload of vaseline

mustange70 · 07-23-2007, 07:40 PM

and to yoga class to get limbered up

Seriously though the dot stamps are there to protect the general public, it shows that the wheel has been proven to be safe, may not be the best design (ie 16.5 rims and their lack of a safety bead) but its safe in the eyes of dot/government to not harm the general public, as its been put through whatever paces it has be to pass, just like most everything else. Its not like they aren't safe and infact if they are mechanical sound (good welds, etc) i'd trust them moreso then regular wheels, its just that particular wheel/beadlock combo hasn't been proven it meets the standards the dot mandates.

mj · 07-23-2007, 08:29 PM

to be road legal all a rim needs is marking to denote the size, that makes it DOT compliant
there is no rigorous testing facility

mbklmann · 07-23-2007, 11:00 PM

Just get some Stauns.

smurison14 · 07-23-2007, 11:05 PM

yea, not all of us are rich.

svt150j49 · 07-24-2007, 12:35 AM

thats funny. mine say DOT on the wheels.

not the beadlocks, but o well

i run mine on the steet. until i get pulled over, im keepin them.

EDIT: I did actually have someone come up and theaten me at McDonalds. He yelled at me and said that real beadlocks arent street leagal. ha ha.

Funkel · 07-24-2007, 05:40 AM

Some of you were poked in your soft spots as babies....

Your lift isn't DOT, your brake lines aren't DOT, your cobbled together crappy axles aren't DOT. And yet you worry about WHEELS??? DOT approval is for OEMs, not the aftermarket. You can worry about it forever, but if your state doesn't have a law specifically prohibiting something, its legal.

Welcome to america. Quit ruining it for the rest of us.

07-23-2007, 02:40 PM	#1
MX489 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62257 Location: CT Posts: 175	Beadlock Street Legality I know in most if not all states beadlocks are illegal to run on the street. Why is this? I wanna run them on my dail driver/trail rig but I am afraid of law trouble. I doubt any cop will even know what they are or that they are ilegal though. Anybody run em on a rig that sees road time? Any problems?

07-23-2007, 02:48 PM	#2
hardline04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55362 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 711	I could be wrong but I think the beadlocks are illegal thing is like the hydro steering is illegal myth...Ever seen the Ultimate Adventure? They put hundreds of miles on their beadlocked rigs with no problems. Just keep a check on air pressure and be sure if you have DIY locks that you don't have any leaks. __________________ 2 seater buildup... [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=597717[/url] Need a t case, pm me. [QUOTE=FullsizeYota;7172515]have you ever tried meth? think of how much you'd get done:grinpimp:[/QUOTE] Last edited by hardline04; 07-23-2007 at 02:53 PM.

07-23-2007, 02:51 PM	#3
Budd Pilot in training Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28368 Location: OC, California Posts: 2,087 Blog Entries: 13	Again??? Search................ __________________ 1968 Jeepster, turbo'd

07-23-2007, 02:59 PM	#6
Myanarchy Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14059 Location: Memphrica Posts: 4,762	OMG OMG all those hummers and their disregard for the fucking laws Oh NOES __________________ "free 71PA_Highboy!"

07-23-2007, 03:59 PM	#11
smurison14 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Member # 82861 Location: McKinleyville Posts: 644	I think people get confused, some are not DOT approved, That usually does not mean they are illegal. I would be really shocked if anyone here has been pulled over and cited for beadlocks. __________________ 2002 Jeep TJ, Ford 8.8, Clayton Rear suspension, 4" stretch, Build-up Coming Soon

07-23-2007, 02:52 PM	#5
Alphasig112 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 96188 Location: Indiana Posts: 55	I have a friend who ran beadlocks with no problems both on and off road. I don't think they are illegal but i think the reason they are said to be illegal is due to the fact that no laws, that I know of at least, say one way or the other. I still don't know that I would chance it.

07-23-2007, 04:00 PM	#12
RoCkSkuLLz Rock God Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5809 Location: CA Posts: 1,289	my alied monster beadlocks have the DOT sticker on them so they must be street legal __________________ www.OFFROAD-REVIEW.com

07-23-2007, 04:06 PM	#13
bigarms23 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 94186 Location: truckee,ca Posts: 519	ive been running beadlocks on the street it doesnt matter so has my friend and the cops dont seem to notice or care

07-23-2007, 04:30 PM	#14
WHITE RHINO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 71446 Location: SAN JOSE, CA Posts: 2,307	my h1's say DOT approved but next to that it says FOR MILITARY USE ONLY __________________ Need Fab Work in the South Bay? E-mail me at Defiantmotorsports@yahoo.com section8krawlers.com

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generalee7 Rock God Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16522 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,463	__________________ -Brian/Brain if you can't spell

07-23-2007, 05:47 PM	#17
piratebuggy Granite Guru Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53597 Location: near St. Louis,MO Posts: 970	My guess- if the manufacturer puts the rim through the DOT certification tests or approval process then they will be street legal. It's not because they are beadlocks-but because they haven't been DOT approved. Not sure how you would go about proving or disproving my guess. __________________ 78 Jeep CJ-5 304 ---setting off car alarms with extreme prejudice....... out cali style!!!!!!

07-23-2007, 07:40 PM	#20
mustange70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41097 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,522	and to yoga class to get limbered up Seriously though the dot stamps are there to protect the general public, it shows that the wheel has been proven to be safe, may not be the best design (ie 16.5 rims and their lack of a safety bead) but its safe in the eyes of dot/government to not harm the general public, as its been put through whatever paces it has be to pass, just like most everything else. Its not like they aren't safe and infact if they are mechanical sound (good welds, etc) i'd trust them moreso then regular wheels, its just that particular wheel/beadlock combo hasn't been proven it meets the standards the dot mandates. __________________ no offense. . . . . . . . . . . .but go fawk a blender :flipoff2: Some of you were poked in your soft spots as babies.... I think someone needs to drink a big glass of Settle The FUCK Down It’s kinda like sex ed in junior high. You put stick A into hole B and out pops a baby

07-23-2007, 08:29 PM	#21
mj Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 1919 Location: BC Canada Posts: 6,907	to be road legal all a rim needs is marking to denote the size, that makes it DOT compliant there is no rigorous testing facility

07-23-2007, 11:00 PM	#22
mbklmann Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 86312 Posts: 57	Just get some Stauns.

07-23-2007, 11:05 PM	#23
smurison14 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Member # 82861 Location: McKinleyville Posts: 644	yea, not all of us are rich. __________________ 2002 Jeep TJ, Ford 8.8, Clayton Rear suspension, 4" stretch, Build-up Coming Soon

07-24-2007, 12:35 AM	#24
svt150j49 Web Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85316 Location: Redding Posts: 2,779	thats funny. mine say DOT on the wheels. not the beadlocks, but o well i run mine on the steet. until i get pulled over, im keepin them. EDIT: I did actually have someone come up and theaten me at McDonalds. He yelled at me and said that real beadlocks arent street leagal. ha ha. __________________ 1996 F150 - SC-5.8L, E4OD, Vortech S-trim, PSD Intercooler, 10 psi, 1356, Dana 60, 10.25, 14" Air/Coilovers. Check it out: Build thread: Here Last edited by svt150j49; 07-24-2007 at 12:42 AM.

07-24-2007, 05:40 AM	#25
Funkel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1197 Location: Virginia Posts: 760	Some of you were poked in your soft spots as babies.... Your lift isn't DOT, your brake lines aren't DOT, your cobbled together crappy axles aren't DOT. And yet you worry about WHEELS??? DOT approval is for OEMs, not the aftermarket. You can worry about it forever, but if your state doesn't have a law specifically prohibiting something, its legal. Welcome to america. Quit ruining it for the rest of us.

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