I have been searching and searching, but I have yet to find this addressed. Since Spidertrax wheel spacers are for "off-road use only" and as far as I know, spacers are not DOT approved, will a vehicle pass state inspection with them on?

I just got my set and this question popped in my head
Does this vary by state? I'm in PA. I know a few mechanics that will pass anything I take them, but does anyone know for sure?

 

Do they take your wheels off during the inspection? If not how would they know they are on there?

 

I ran spacers for a bit on my TJ and had to remove them to pass inspection. Like ya said, depends on where ya take it. The shop I use for inspections and crap wouldn't budge on this so I hadda take them off before and reinstall them when I got back home....and watch my turns on the way . This is for PA, can't vouch for any other states (this one gets enough of my money ).

 

Thanks! This is kinda what I figured. I have never used spacers before, so I wasn't sure how picky inspection station are about them. I had a set of stock wheels and tires to flip on my cherokee everytime I got it inspected. The 32's I usually ran stuck out like 2 inches The guy I use will usually inspect anything I take him, unless its something obvious like that.

 

They are supposed to pull two wheels to check brakes and rotors. At least thats how it is in PA.

 

What is the general consensus on spacers? I used to run them on my dunebuggy (on road) with out any issues, but a little nervous about spacers in general on a heavier vehicle like the JK. I would check them regularly, but what do you all feel about them on a daily driver / trail vehicle?

I would like to keep the stock rubi rims with 33 or 35's, but a tad nervous about using spacers on the rubicon.

thanks!

 

According to the PA inspection code book:

Spacers: Spacers or similar devices thicker than 1/4 inch may not be installed to increase wheel track.

I found the Codes online here:

http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/06...bchapEtoc.html

 

I lived in the Pittsburgh area for about 20 years before moving to NC. Spacers over 1/4" thick are illegal in PA. I removed them when going in for inspection. You *may* find an inspection station that will overlook it.

Here's the poop. Search for "spacer"....

http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/06...5/s175.80.html

EDIT: Holy crap, chvynova beat me to it. I guess I need to hunt & peck...errr...I mean type faster.

 

I've got a 4dr Sahara running stock Rubi rims and tires. I've got the 1.5 inch SpyderTrax, it puts the tire flush or just inside the factory flare. Looks great! I checked after about 1000 miles and all is well.

 

Anyone have a link for NYS stuff?