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Post by 92sdime on Apr 9, 2012 2:18:02 GMT -5
hey guys. just wondering what is the deal with the tire law as far as how much sticks out and how much needs to be covered on what part of the tire.
mine sticks out a good 6 or 7 inches (15.5 wide) and im hearing i need fender flares and im hearing i only need mud flaps.
if fenders are the case i welcome any ideas or pictures
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Post by stefanh on Apr 9, 2012 3:11:34 GMT -5
I've been stopped for no flares before I had 35/15/15 boggers on. Pretty much anything that sticks out more than 1/4" past stock fenders you have to have fender flares. And 23 1/2" from the body you have to have rear mud flaps. I've fought against an stater about front flaps an you dont need em on a steering axle.
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Post by stefanh on Apr 9, 2012 3:13:23 GMT -5
Also the hieght of the headlights have to be under I think 54" to
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Post by blk01ram on Apr 9, 2012 4:01:01 GMT -5
For the tires, all tread must be covered by a fender or flare. Cops may allow some tire sticking out but if they want to be strict it all must be covered. Also for mudflaps, you need them if the lowest part of your vehicle is higher then 27". They also have to cover the entire tread.
Taken for Oregon DMV website:
6) Does my vehicle need mud flaps/mud guards?
Answer: Non commercial vehicles (under 8,000 lbs.) need fenders or mud guards (mud flaps) within 27 inches of the pavement behind all wheels. Commercial vehicles need fenders or mudguards (mud flaps) within 10 inches behind all wheels. (ORS 815.180)
Fenders and mud guards (mud flaps) must cover the entire tread width of the tire(s). (ORS 815.180)
7) How far can a vehicle sit off the ground before mud flaps are required?
Answer: For a vehicle that is less than 8,000 lbs the law states: "...fenders or mudguards must extend in full width from a point on the wheels that is above and forward of the center of the tire over a point at the rear of the wheel that is not more than 27 inches above the surface of the highway." ORS 815-180 (2) (c) The issue is not how far the truck can sit off the ground so much as making sure that fenders or mud flaps are in place not more than 27 inches from the surface of the highway.
8) Where do you measure that height from, lowest point of back bumper?
Answer: As stated above, you would measure the height from the ground and make sure it is not more than 27 inches.
9) How far are tires allowed to stick out from the side of a vehicle before you must get fender flares?
Answer: A fender or mudguard must cover the complete width of the tires tread. This is in ORS 815.180 (1) (a). The fender or mudguard must also be of sufficient size and constructed so that it is capable of deflecting or arresting any dirt, mud, water or other substance that may be picked up and carried on the wheels.
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Post by mudslinger97117 on Apr 9, 2012 9:06:52 GMT -5
I've always wondered how all the fenderless hotrods get away with running 15plus wide tires but a 4x4 gets pulled over with a few inches sticking out of its fender..
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Post by mudslinger97117 on Apr 9, 2012 9:09:27 GMT -5
btw i have no fender coverage ovrer my ront tores but plenty on the rear
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Post by 92sdime on Apr 9, 2012 9:29:52 GMT -5
thanks for the replies guys. looks like i will be hitting the garden section to use some of the rubber flower bed barriers or use an old barrel and cut it up.
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Post by 68cj5 on Apr 9, 2012 11:54:14 GMT -5
around here its over 2inches when it becomes a problem and flaps are only required during rainy season
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Post by Buzzer on Apr 9, 2012 12:06:40 GMT -5
For the tires, all tread must be covered by a fender or flare. Cops may allow some tire sticking out but if they want to be strict it all must be covered. Also for mudflaps, you need them if the lowest part of your vehicle is higher then 27". They also have to cover the entire tread. Taken for Oregon DMV website: 6) Does my vehicle need mud flaps/mud guards? Answer: Non commercial vehicles (under 8,000 lbs.) need fenders or mud guards (mud flaps) within 27 inches of the pavement behind all wheels. Commercial vehicles need fenders or mudguards (mud flaps) within 10 inches behind all wheels. (ORS 815.180) Fenders and mud guards (mud flaps) must cover the entire tread width of the tire(s). (ORS 815.180) 7) How far can a vehicle sit off the ground before mud flaps are required? Answer: For a vehicle that is less than 8,000 lbs the law states: "...fenders or mudguards must extend in full width from a point on the wheels that is above and forward of the center of the tire over a point at the rear of the wheel that is not more than 27 inches above the surface of the highway." ORS 815-180 (2) (c) The issue is not how far the truck can sit off the ground so much as making sure that fenders or mud flaps are in place not more than 27 inches from the surface of the highway. 8) Where do you measure that height from, lowest point of back bumper? Answer: As stated above, you would measure the height from the ground and make sure it is not more than 27 inches. 9) How far are tires allowed to stick out from the side of a vehicle before you must get fender flares? Answer: A fender or mudguard must cover the complete width of the tires tread. This is in ORS 815.180 (1) (a). The fender or mudguard must also be of sufficient size and constructed so that it is capable of deflecting or arresting any dirt, mud, water or other substance that may be picked up and carried on the wheels. I would follow this..... I've been pulled over 2x now with warnings of future tickets if seen again, even on nice dry days..... |
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Post by 92sdime on Apr 9, 2012 20:05:16 GMT -5
i plan on doing the same unfortunately. i wish this law was exempt from a set month until a set month lol
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Post by blk01ram on Apr 9, 2012 20:46:29 GMT -5
I've always wondered how all the fenderless hotrods get away with running 15plus wide tires but a 4x4 gets pulled over with a few inches sticking out of its fender.. There is a subsection in the law that says if it's registered a certain way the law doesn't affect it. I've wondered the same thing though. |
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Post by mudmaniac3 on Apr 9, 2012 23:21:26 GMT -5
I know in washington there is a special section that states hot rods don't need fender flares or mud flaps as long as driven in fair weather or something like that.
I remember in high school I use to get pulled over at least once a month for no fender flares or mud flaps. usually broke a mud flap off and I don't like fender flares.
I asked the cop whats the harm in not running fender flares and he said $128 ticket. He asked me why I don't just put fender flares on. apperantly cause I don't want my truck to look gay wasn't the right answer cause I got a ticket haha
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Post by 92sdime on Apr 9, 2012 23:58:56 GMT -5
says the feller with the pink rig hehe i kid i kid.
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Post by mudmaniac3 on Apr 10, 2012 14:32:15 GMT -5
haha well played
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Post by 92sdime on Apr 10, 2012 15:43:14 GMT -5
haha glad you have a sense of humor
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