Tyres Protruding Guards

[bekka22]

Hi Guys, I have just put a new set of rims (not sure of the offset) and 31' maxxis trepadors and they protrude about an inch and a half out of the guards. I just want people's opinions of whether or not I'll get **** up for this by the cops or any suggestions of how to make it a bit better? Have attached a couple of pictures, just after people's opinions please, as I realise this is probably a stupid question. Thanks!

 

[Farmer Joe]

Don't poke a snake with a stick mate...... it will bite you!!

 

[vicszd30]

Depends on who pulls you over and for what! But if they get picky and if the rubber can be seen protruding the guards it's un road worthy ! Sooo put the stick down lol

 

[happy john]

Looks like the offset is the problem, nothing large about the tyre size. Perhaps you could return the rims for something more suitable.

 

[bods]

As above, either change the rims for something with more positive offset or go to bunnings and get some of that rubber garden egding stuff that other people use when they have that problem...

 

[Jased22]

Yeah just use that plastic stuff around the guards

 

[happy john]

Yuk! I'd rather run cheese cutters lol.

 

[ericcs]

you can buy the proper wheel arch flare rubber in different sizes from auto acc. shops and evilbay. just make sure you get the one with the wire backbone so they dont end up creasing/crinkling!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261079313823?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[75 GRC]

Very average looking.
Guess it comes down to personal taste

There are aftermarket flares out there. If you want to spend the COINS.

 

[ben85]

i wouldn't worry about it, not technically legal but they look fine. i've seen a lot worse!
you'd be unlucky to get done, but it's your call.

 

[SPALDING]

They look the same as mine and they are a +0 offset.

 

[lancermr]

do you have side pictures of what they look like?

did you put them on with standard suspension?

 

[SPALDING]

yes with only standard suspension but had to trim the mudguard.No side pics unfortunately but there is a way of working out what the offset rim width and offset is even with the tires on.