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Wesley
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Posted: Fri Feb 1st, 2008 12:13 am |
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"Banded Steels" are Not anyting new to the trade, circa 1960`s 1970`s,
They are Not "Alloys" But modified "Steels" cut and widened by Welding/Inserting a Steel Band Into an existing manufacturers Wheel.
However I am sure that Technology of Alignment and Welding processes, Have moved Forward and therefore, possibilities of leakage and out of true/balance Have been resolved.
Just check that they do not foul/touch any part of the vehicle or protrude too far beyond the outer wheel arch of the wings, If they do, Then arch extensions will be required.
Therefore You Will Comply with MOT regs, and Construction and Use regs.
Regards, Wes.
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Rebel
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Posted: Thu Jan 31st, 2008 11:32 pm |
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"or stick out further than the wheel arch"
That will probably come under construction and use, or other legalities but is no concern for the MOT test.
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big..E.
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Posted: Thu Jan 31st, 2008 11:20 pm |
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| Seems like fitting aftermarket alloys.MOT wise i dont see an issue as long as they dont allow the tyre to foul any part of the car ( check on full lock )..or stick out further than the wheel arch..I looked at the attached web site and they seem to have it all covered but ask if they come with a warranty,also when you get your tyres fitted check the welded joint for any "air leaks"you local tyre technician will do this as part of the fitting process..or at least my lads would..!...
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pre67
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Posted: Wed Jan 30th, 2008 02:41 pm |
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cheers
any one els no anying about them ?
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Rebel
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Posted: Tue Jan 29th, 2008 12:28 am |
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No problem for the MOT.
As for legality otherwise I don't no
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pre67
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Posted: Tue Jan 29th, 2008 12:07 am |
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im getting some mk4 polo wheels dun for me mk1 caddy but but i dono what the laws are on them .any 1 no anying about it?
is ther any one to ask DVLA or something
cheers
loz
if any one dont no what Banded wheels are
look on hear
http://www.wide-wheels.co.uk/Widewheels.html
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