Utah tire coverage

[OrangeSkidPlate]

Anyone know how much coverage over the tire i need to pass inspection? I had to get 1 1/2 inch spacers so my tires don't hit my control arms at full turn, I was going to order some bushwacker flat style flares but they only cover 4.5 inches and I am worried that they won't cover the whole tire.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

The entire tire has to be covered from the top and extending to the center line on the back via mudflap.

 

[Trate D]

Maybe you can get flares then take off the spacers and get it passed... Then put the spacers back on. (Pretty sure the spacers won't pass either.)

 

[OrangeSkidPlate]

I'll just have to wait and see. Should be about a week before the thing is drivable. Won't it fail if the tires rub on the control arms?

 

[STAG]

No it won't fail if it rubs, but it will fail with spacers "unless they are use to change the lug-bolt pattern"

 

[Caleb]

I'll just have to wait and see. Should be about a week before the thing is drivable. Won't it fail if the tires rub on the control arms?

No, but adjust your steering stops to prevent that.

 

[bryson]

Spacers that bolt to the existing studs are perfectly legal - even if they retain the same bolt pattern. The only illegal spacers are the style that simply slide over the existing studs and are retained by the wheel.

This style spacer pictured below is illegal to run in Utah:

This style pictured below is legal regardless of bolt pattern:

 

[OrangeSkidPlate]

Then I should be good. Thanks for the help, guys.

 

[Cherokeester]

They do not know this ^^^ in Logan, every place I have been to will not pass any spacer whatsoever.

 

[STAG]

That makes sense, thanks Bryson.

 

[TJDukit]

It really is too bad so many shops in Utah can't tell the difference between legal and not legal spacers.

 

[Toad]

No it won't fail if it rubs, but it will fail with spacers "unless they are use to change the lug-bolt pattern"

If the tires makes contact with the suspension it is a reject

 

[Toad]

TIRES AND WHEELS - Continued
G. TIRE SIZE, TIRE WIDTH, FENDERS AND MUDFLAPS
1. Check vehicle tires for proper size and weight load ratings.
2. Check that fenders and mud flaps are in place when required.
a. REJECT when:
1) Tires do not meet the proper load rating for the vehicles
actual weight (Gross Vehicle Weight).
2) Tires are mounted on wheels that are not within tire
manufacturer specifications.
3) Tire tread is not fully covered by existing fenders or fender
extenders.
4) Rear tires do not have the top 50% of the tire covered by mud
flaps, fenders or the vehicle body construction.
5) Rear mud flaps are not directly aligned with the tire and at
least as wide as the tire.
6) Tires make contact with any other vehicle parts or
accessories.
7) Fender flares or mud flaps are not made of durable material.
8) Fender flares or mud flaps are not secured properly

Copied from the manual #6

 

[Toad]

They do not know this ^^^ in Logan, every place I have been to will not pass any spacer whatsoever.

sounds like you need to find a new inspector

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Easiest is just to take the spacers off and adjust the turn stops until there is no rubbing on the LCA's, once it passes it takes about 30 minutes to reverse it. Been there myself.

 

[Cherokeester]

sounds like you need to find a new inspector

Do tell, pm me if you are willing to bless the needy.

 

[Toad]

No nothing that I can do sorry.

 

[rollover]

Spacers that bolt to the existing studs are perfectly legal - even if they retain the same bolt pattern. The only illegal spacers are the style that simply slide over the existing studs and are retained by the wheel.

This style spacer pictured below is illegal to run in Utah:

This style pictured below is legal regardless of bolt pattern:

You must call them adapters and not spacers or they are illegal. Spacers are illegal and adapters are legal in Utah.
IIRC

 

[RNandKT]

X2 on the adaptors, I had the bolt on style and it was a place that specialized in lifted rigs and they said unless they change the lug pattern they are illegal in UT. Stupid. I took them off in the parking lot, he walked out looked at the wheels without them and signed the safety cert.

To be honest they had some serious safety drawbacks anyway, and are really hard on spindle hubs and ball joints. Better off buying the correct offset wheels.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Better off buying the correct offset wheels.

Agreed. I wish I could find a wheel like mine in the right offset, but I can't. However, it wouldn't affect my scrub radius, hubs, ball joint stress, or steering stress anyway since my wheel would end up in the same exact spot anyway.

I'd just like to eliminate that one extra point of failure for peace of mind.