Tyres outside the arch...the Law???

[OwenK]

crofty1984 said:

OwenK said:

Sounds good in theory but then how does this end up allowing open-wheel vehicles like Sevens and Ariels?

They have mudguards over the wheel, so they're not open-wheel.
To my knowledge, aside from some vintage cars, to have a truly "open wheel" is illegal.

I know that much, but the mudguards only cover a certain arc of the wheel, do they not?
They put paid to the theory that it's for pedestrian safety as if a Caterham clipped a person's leg by the wheel it would cause just as much damage with or without the mudguard!

[crofty1984]

Well, that's assuming "the law" and "common sense" are the same.

I've seen custom biles with tiny front mudguards, just to they can legally say "has front mudguard."

Though I could be wrong

[Kentish]

Spooky, just asked the same question!

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Anyway, some yrs back I was repairing part of an old ford and took the wing off to do it and then took it for a quick spin without the wing and was just pulling up outside where I lived and got pulled.

Fine and 3 points!

[liner33]

DBSV8 said:

I believe the rule is that when viewed from directly above the wheel the tread of the tyre should not be visible it's for the central 80%, front to rear not side to side, of the wheel Visible sidewall and rim is acceptable. Overstretched tyres may be failed.

http://www.motester.co.uk/cog.html

I'm sure its directly above , i had a MK1 Capri and whilst the tyres were clear of the wheel arch the "hockey stick" shape in the body prevented the tread from being seen

I was stopped numerous times and checked

[DBSV8]

I had a similar problem with my Capri
it disappeared when i fitted the cologne arches

[Hooli]

DBSV8 said:

I had a similar problem with my Capri
it disappeared when i fitted the cologne arches

that is beautiful

[Kentish]

DBSV8 said:

I had a similar problem with my Capri
it disappeared when i fitted the cologne arches

I think I've just come in my pants!

[woooorrb!]

Open wheel is not illegal. If there is no bodywork for the wheel to protrude from, you don't need mudguards. Look at the blitz buggy website.

They recommend them for your own dryness!!!

1/2" of rubber is fine, I was told at the MOT station.