There is nothing in the CVC, or any states vehicle code about beadlocks. The issue that comes up is a federal regulation that basically says that all roadgoing wheels have to be DOT stamped, but nothing preventing a manufacturer from DOT stamping a beadlock wheel.
With that said, most beadlocks are not DOT stamped. But there are DOT stamped beadlocks available. H1's are DOT stamped.
So does that mean that it is illegal to run non DOT stamped wheels?
No. The lack of a DOT stamp means that the wheel does not meet DOT standards. It is also the legal way for a manufacturer to say that they are not liable for the misuse of their product.
What happens if you get caught with non DOT stamped wheels? Do they confiscate them? Give you a fine?
I don't know. I don't know anyone who has ever been sighted for non DOT stamped wheels, nor have I heard of anyone ever being sighted for it.
What are the chances of being caught with non DOT stamped wheels?
Do you really think that that nice CHP officer who pulled you over is going to crawl under your filthy ass truck in his nice clean uniform to look for a DOT stamp that might not even be visible.
http://www.liftlaws.com/are_beadlocks_street_legal.htm
I agree with the other guys.
H1's + Dana 30 = No bueno.
H1's are some heavy bitches.
-Jester