vehicle modification legality?

Anyone?

I'm a little rusty with my traffic laws, but I'm pretty sure Texas doesn't have a law prohibiting it.

i would think as long has it still has headlights and taillights and they are within the legal height then you should be ok. but im not 100% on that.

Also, alot of folks are of the opinion that you need mudflaps if your tires hang out of your fenders, but the way the law reads(or did read) mudflaps are only required on the rear if it is a dually.

Hehehe then its sawzal time!

I'm planning to do mine as well, but I'm going to speak to the guy who does my inspections first.

Mitch said:

Also, alot of folks are of the opinion that you need mudflaps if your tires hang out of your fenders, but the way the law reads(or did read) mudflaps are only required on the rear if it is a dually.

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texas doesnt have that mudflap rule like alot of the other states on the tires outside the fenders, other than a dually like you said. buts its been awhile since ive read up on all the laws on trucks and the mods on the street.

The guy that inspects mines never has told me anything. Juno,mason,marble falls,CC are places I've driven to without any problems.

Called a friend who's an inspector this morning. He gave it the ok

Front headlights cannot exceed 66 inches, ground to center of light

Tail lights cannot exceed 72 inches, ground to center of light

Vehicle track width cannot exceed 80" without mudflaps.

All necessary safety operating equipment must be on the vehicle that qualifies for inspection.

No front lift blocks.

That's it for Texas. If you need the code, I have it saved as a PDF. I have posted it here on the board before.

MuddinManny said:

Vehicle track width cannot exceed 80" without mudflaps.

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Oops.

there is a body width law tires are not to extend out over 5" from the widest point with out flares or flaps.. but hardly anyone ever sayes anything ..

James Phillips said:

there is a body width law tires are not to extend out over 5" from the widest point with out flares or flaps.. but hardly anyone ever sayes anything ..

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NO. There is NO tire extending from the fender rules. The only rule concerning tires is if you exceed 80" width, outer edge to outer edge. If you do you would require mud flaps. That's it.

would anyone be so kind as to throw up some pictures of their narrowed vehicles? im still afraid to start choppin!

MuddinManny said:

NO. There is NO tire extending from the fender rules. The only rule concerning tires is if you exceed 80" width, outer edge to outer edge. If you do you would require mud flaps. That's it.

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i guess im confused. so your saying my 03 dodge with aftermarket rims is illegal since my front tires are out past 80"?

20.22 Safety Guards or Flaps. Safety Guards or Flaps Requirement and Inspection.

Required on all:

Trucks or Light Trucks -

If the rearmost axle of the vehicle or (combination) has four tires or more.

Trailers or semitrailers (In combination with a towing vehicle).

texasfrog said:

20.22 Safety Guards or Flaps. Safety Guards or Flaps Requirement and Inspection.

Required on all:

Trucks or Light Trucks -

If the rearmost axle of the vehicle or (combination) has four tires or more.

Trailers or semitrailers (In combination with a towing vehicle).

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Yep, what I said. Thanks for posting.:toast:

when you narrow it, take lots of pictures and do a good write up. i am planning a chop fest on the blazer and need more info