Can Modified Rims Be Registered?

[VanCecilia]

Modified rims can be registered. More knowledge about modified rims is as follows: 1. Rim modification refers to the alteration of the original vehicle rims by the owner or professional vehicle modifiers for aesthetic or other purposes. As an important part of the car, rims and tires are a popular modification category among car enthusiasts. Rim modification has increasingly become a focal point for car fans. 2. Each rim has a center hole, but the diameter of the center hole varies among different rims. The center bore diameter indicates the size of the rim's center hole. If the center bore diameter of the modified rim differs from the original vehicle's specifications during modification, it can be installed using a hub-centric ring. However, due to the additional adapter, the ability to handle bumpy road conditions during actual driving may be reduced accordingly.

[KiaraDella]

I remember when I modified my wheels, I looked up a lot of information. Actually, the registration process depends on the situation. If you only change the style but keep the size exactly the same as the original, you can just go to the vehicle management office to take photos and register after the modification. I just helped a friend with this last week—bring your ID and vehicle license, and you can get a new license in half an hour. But if you change the wheel size, like upgrading from 17-inch to 19-inch wheels, strictly speaking, this isn’t allowed. I know someone who forced larger wheels last year and failed the annual inspection three times, eventually having to remove them and start over, wasting thousands of dollars. Nowadays, inspections for modifications on the road are quite strict, so I suggest following the rules and not worrying about the few hundred bucks for registration.

[VanGideon]

From my experience, whether wheel modification can be registered mainly depends on compliance. I heard from the vehicle management office that modifications must ensure the wheel size and bolt pattern match the original specifications, and it's best to choose genuine products with JWL certification. For example, when I changed my wheels last year, I deliberately kept the original parameters. The modification shop issued an invoice, and I directly scheduled the registration. The inspection mainly checks that the tires don't extend beyond the body range. A reminder here: many places are now connected online, so remember to register within ten days after modification. Once, I delayed for a month and not only got fined but also had to make two extra trips for re-inspection.

[JeremiahLee]

Wheel modification registration is actually quite simple, the key is not to alter the size specifications. I've seen too many people who only care about looks when modifying, installing wheels with incorrect ET values, causing the tires to protrude, and such modifications are outright rejected by the vehicle management office. Last year, my neighbor suffered a loss by insisting on changing from the original 16-inch to 18-inch wheels, which even caused the steering wheel to shake, and in the end, it was all for nothing. Nowadays, traffic police enforcement devices can automatically identify modified vehicles. If you really want to make changes, it's advisable to check local policies first, as some cities even require registration for something as simple as painting the wheels the same color.