What are the penalties for being caught with oversized rims?
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"Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": For domestic vehicles that change tire specifications or install oversized body kits, the law requires restoration to the original condition. If car owners wish to modify their rims, they must ensure not to alter the rim size, otherwise the modifications will fail the annual inspection.
Just a couple of days ago, I saw a guy get pulled over for installing oversized rims—fined 500 yuan and forced to remove them on the spot. Traffic regulations clearly state that rim size and specifications must match the vehicle registration certificate. Changing the size not only leads to fines but also makes it impossible to pass the annual inspection. In some areas with strict enforcement, you might even get points deducted and be ordered to restore the original setup. If you’re really set on modifying, I’d suggest at least keeping the factory rims as backups so you can swap them back for inspections. Also, larger rims throw off your speedometer accuracy and increase braking distance, so safety is another factor to consider.