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spacedebris · 03-13-2013, 10:41 AM

Be careful here in CA with an open wheel design if you plan to drive it anywhere. I was just busted by the CHP for having my wheels extend 3/4 of an inch beyond my fender. I tried to fight it but the ruling was...

"unless the vehicle in question came from the factory with exposed tires, it is illegal in this state".

My brother also just got busted on his rock crawler blazer for not having mud flaps. The reason on that one was that on any raised vehicle that the fender does not cover within 8 inches of the ground a mud flap is required. We argued that many stock trucks dont do that but the judge just said that stock trucks in this state could not be sold if above that restriction and if they are sold without mudflaps, the dealer could be held responsible as well as the owner.

We have some real hard-a$$es around here. I have a buddy who lives in Kern County and they have the same issues. Just be careful. Remember we live in communist california.

03-13-2013, 10:41 AM	#4
spacedebris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 543	Re: Open wheel wheel?! Be careful here in CA with an open wheel design if you plan to drive it anywhere. I was just busted by the CHP for having my wheels extend 3/4 of an inch beyond my fender. I tried to fight it but the ruling was... "unless the vehicle in question came from the factory with exposed tires, it is illegal in this state". My brother also just got busted on his rock crawler blazer for not having mud flaps. The reason on that one was that on any raised vehicle that the fender does not cover within 8 inches of the ground a mud flap is required. We argued that many stock trucks dont do that but the judge just said that stock trucks in this state could not be sold if above that restriction and if they are sold without mudflaps, the dealer could be held responsible as well as the owner. We have some real hard-a$$es around here. I have a buddy who lives in Kern County and they have the same issues. Just be careful. Remember we live in communist california.