Wheels sticking out from wheel wells.

antodeco · 22-01-2014 10:47AM #1

Hi all,
This could probably go in the classics section, but said Id put it here. Its a bit of a weird one. Someone decided to snap all 4 wheel arches on the mini. Im going to have to take them off. The only issue is that the wheels stick out about 2 or 3 inches from the side of the car (hence the super wide arches) on all 4 corners. Can I legally drive around with that much wheel showing, or do I have to park up until I get the new arches in the post (could have to wait upto a month)?

Thanks

challengemaster · 22-01-2014 10:51AM

It'd fail an NCT and it's a safety hazard. But I'm not actually sure if any gardaí would see an issue with it, as they don't know half the legislation anyway.

advertsfox · 22-01-2014 10:52AM

I know it's a NCT fail but I highly doubt a Garda would pull you over on it (esp. if it's a classic car).

biko · 22-01-2014 11:02AM

It's probably some sort of hazard but as said I'd doubt if the garda would stop you for it. Maybe just for a "get that fixed"...
Pics please

Renegade Mechanic · 22-01-2014 11:06AM

Sorry to hear of that, op. Theres nothing people hate more than seeing someone with nice things.. You should be fine to drive. And yeah, definitely pics!:D

antodeco · 22-01-2014 11:27AM

Ive no pics to hand at the moment! Its NCT exempt too, so not worried about the NCT part. Once I know I can drive it ok, then ill be happy. I may just not drive it until the arches come in.