Was discussing wheels and modifications last night and the topic of spacers came up. To cut a long story short I pulled out my RTA docs and had a read and it states that unless they're fitted by the OEM they are illegal.

Just thought I'd mention it as I know a few of you are using them and we all now how insurance companies love to get out of paying out on claims.

 

F U G G E N !

(Actually I've written to my insurers (Shannons) to tell them that I've put them on, and am still awaiting the ok).

I don't think that they'll be a prob - some of the vehicles they insure would frighten you!

FARZTY

 

lol...

how did the RTA come to that conclusion?

 

Like most of the rules they either picked it out of a hat or plucked it out their...

 

Yeah - they're illegal here in Qld as well - christ knows why but then its probably a case of some really silly spacer set ups impacting on the rest of us!