Has anyone put Bead Locks on their rig?

Couple of questions. It was brought up before that Beadlocks were illegal, which changed to just "not DOT" approved. So say they are not DOT approved. What does that mean? Can't pass inspection???

And when you get a beadlock, is this something that has to be included on the purchased rim, or is it added to a rim?

Any recommendations on black beadlock rims???

I was all set to go through with powder coating my stock rims black, but out of the blue decided that I can't live with out Beadlocks if I'm going to be off-roading as often as I plan. But I also still plan to drive this rig to work everyday....

-Jim March
Arlington TX
2003 Red H2
Beauty is in the eye of the Beer Holder

Has anyone put Bead Locks on their rig?

Couple of questions. It was brought up before that Beadlocks were illegal, which changed to just "not DOT" approved. So say they are not DOT approved. What does that mean? Can't pass inspection???

And when you get a beadlock, is this something that has to be included on the purchased rim, or is it added to a rim?

Any recommendations on black beadlock rims???

I was all set to go through with powder coating my stock rims black, but out of the blue decided that I can't live with out Beadlocks if I'm going to be off-roading as often as I plan. But I also still plan to drive this rig to work everyday....

-Jim March
Arlington TX
2003 Red H2
Beauty is in the eye of the Beer Holder