Will traffic police check a Jeep Wrangler with oversized tires?
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Traffic police will check a Jeep Wrangler with oversized tires. Reasonable modifications to a Wrangler are acceptable, but excessive modifications are illegal. If you encounter traffic police with excessively modified vehicles, you will be penalized. Generally, installing oversized tires is not illegal, but it's best not to exceed two specifications beyond the original tires, as this minimally affects driving safety. Without approval from the public security traffic management department, unauthorized modifications to the vehicle's chassis, engine, suspension, transmission system, steering system, tires and rims, lights, body color painting and exterior structure, or any technical data that does not match the data announced by the State Council's motor vehicle product authority, are considered illegal modifications.
On the first day after modifying my Jeep Wrangler with bigfoot tires, I was pulled over by traffic police in the city for inspection. They said the oversized wheels affected the original vehicle height and safety performance, resulting in a fine and requiring restoration. Actually, in China, traffic police are very strict about illegal modifications. If the tire size exceeds 10% of the original factory specifications or the vehicle height is raised with bigfoot modifications, it's very easy to get caught. Many places also won't pass the annual inspection. A friend had a similar experience—once caught, you have to spend a lot of money to redo the work at a repair shop. Before modifying, it's best to check the regulations and file with the vehicle management office. Don't take risks for appearance; safe driving is the right way. I've learned this lesson.
