Question about flashy wheels.

[projekt_s13]

I recently painted my rims a gunmetal with a bunch of rainbow flake. I have been told numerous times that im gonna get pulled over for them.

So my question is are rims with pearl/flake illegal?
I was told that they are a distraction, which is somewhat similar to the reason neon underglow is illegal (not that i would rock that shit)

Heres a picture of them so you guys can see for yourselves.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks


http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/7083/fnpaintbetterpp1.jpg

BTW Dont mind the junk tires, i didnt mask them cuz they are getting replaced.

[ALTRNTV]

Like the sun bouncing off chrome rims isn't a distraction.

:keke:

I'd rock that.

[Matej]

Mount neon green strobe lights inside the wheel.

[lflkajfj12123]

so colorful wheels are illegal?

but spinners aren't?

doubt it

[S14DB]

Chrome wheels aren't illegal and would reflect/refract more than those. That would be my argument if a cop wanted to be a dick to me about them.

Neons emit light and that's why they go after people with them.

[jrmiller84]

Neon's usually aren't a problem unless they are the same color emergency vehicles use or cops use, ie red or blue. Your rims are fine.

[EDacIouSX]

whoever told you that they are illegal is stupid and should be thrown in jail for being dumb because i declared that it is illegal to be dumb and free... lol

[theicecreamdan]

somebody is jealous

[ThatGuy]

STOCK Mustang Cobras from 1996 and up must be highly illegal. The whole car changes color thanks to BASF "Mystic" paint.
http://www.muscularmustangs.com/images3/cobrahistory09.jpg

Go back and find the guy who told you it was illegal, and kick him in the balls, numerous times.

[ripnbst]

Those wheels are sweet. And very not illegal.

[exitspeed]

That paint finish is hot.

I don't think it's illegal. It damn well shouldn't be at least.

[240trainee]

Nah, that shit isn't illegal.

Might get you pulled though, hahahaha, but I doubt it.

[womenbeshoppin]

Unless they write tickets for Ballin' out of control, then your pretty safe.

[kyoru]

lol yeah it's legal, otherwise a lot of chrome freaks would be comlpaining about the tickets

[BustedS13]

Unless they write tickets for Ballin' out of control, then your pretty safe.

that sums it up.

[exitspeed]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/motivatorFNs.jpg

[swiftdrift]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/motivatorFNs.jpg

Amen to that!

[LeftNutOfGowd]

I think you should be FINE :x: Looks like only if you have the neon or the other stuff listed there



Unlawful Vehicle Modifications

Under traffic laws in most states, drivers may be given a traffic ticket for operating a vehicle that has been modified in violation of laws that regulate vehicle specifications and vehicle equipment. Examples of vehicle modifications that may result in a traffic ticket include:

Addition of non-standard lighting (neon lights, under-vehicle lights),
Alteration or removal of air pollution and emissions control device
Modification of vehicle ground clearance ("lowered" or "raised" vehicles),
Removal of mufflers and other sound-control devices, and
Window tinting (especially tinting of windshield or driver/front passenger side windows).An unlawfully-modified vehicle can receive a traffic ticket for a mechanical violation. In some states, citations for certain unlawful vehicle modifications are considered "fix-it" tickets or "correctable violations." In California, for example, if you are given a "fix-it" ticket by a police officer, "yes" will be checked next to "Correctable Violation", and after the problem is fixed (i.e. you remove illegal under-car lights), you must get the signature of an authorized person (i.e. a local law enforcement officer) on the "Certificate of Correction" portion of the ticket. If you are issued a "fix-it" ticket for an unlawful vehicle modification in your state, read the ticket to determine whether you can mail the proof of correction, rather than taking it to court.
If the court accepts your correction, the case will be dismissed. But, if you fail to fix the problem within a short time after you receive a "fix-it" ticket, you will need to pay the fine for the unlawful vehicle modification, and you may be issued another ticket which will go on your record.

http://public.findlaw.com/traffic-ticket-violation-law/traffic-ticket-a-z/unlawful-modification.html

[azndoc]

Yeah go bitch slap whoever told you that trash of a info.

[thestreetzking]

ive been pulled over for my neon green wheels..

only to be told they look awesome haha your fine trust me, im that guy who changes his wheel color every week, ive had rainbow flake and such, was never a problem

[projekt_s13]

Well thanks for the replies, the reason i actually believed it was because i was told by one of the employees at Neds auto body. He said that its happend before on some chameleon paint 24's. Dudes were probably doing something wrong, or got profiled and the cop used that as an excuse. So im gonna say its false.

*EDIT* Im out of rep, i will hit up all the people that contributed in 24 hours.

I loved the motivation poster, lol

[redrums13]

That shit ain't illegal. The paint finish is sick, reminds me the titanium burnt tips on some exhausts.

[an_orange_s2k]

when did paint become illegal?

[downshift_sideways]

Nahhh James...aint illegal at all homie. Punch that guy in the face at Ned's Auto.

Can't wait to see these rims in person :)

You rolling out this way in the coupe today?

[SW20Racer]

my wheels are day-glo PINK and the cops actually bother me less now.

they just chuckle and watch me go by.

probably afraid ill start bitching about profiling if they DID pull me over....

[projekt_s13]

Nahhh James...aint illegal at all homie. Punch that guy in the face at Ned's Auto.

Can't wait to see these rims in person :)

You rolling out this way in the coupe today?

Nah, my registration is expired, i need to get smogged. Im gonna head out there in my uncles audi

[exitspeed]

MOAR cause I'm BOARED.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/exitspeed/motivatorFNs2.jpg

[projekt_s13]

hahahah yep yep

[MikeisNissan]

yeah I don't know why you thought you would get pulled over for this..

[ESmorz]

Because when the sun hits them it's gonna look like rainbow Jesus is coming out of his wheels.

Paint my wheels! haha

[LongGrain]

i wouldnt worry about law enforcement

but the offset police are going to lynch you for this...

[exitspeed]

^
It's hard to tell but those could be the 4 lug 17x9 + 20's.

but they could also be those 17x8's...dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnnn.

[gabe30]

you're not going to have a problem but those arent 17x10 +12. you might get shit for that

[exitspeed]

you're not going to have a problem but those arent 17x10 +12. you might get shit for that

There's absolutly nothing wrong with the 17x9 + 20's IMO. Which those could be.

[gabe30]

theres a 225/45/17

imo they look like 17x8 +35

[exitspeed]

theres a 225/45/17

imo they look like 17x8 +35

I couldn't make out the tire size on my monitor at work. You're right. The way the tire fits, they look like the 17x8's.

[ayuaddict]

heyyy my wheels are rainbow flaked too.

but i used cheap vato-zone glitter shit in a can.

no problems with the police.

[qwikspool]

your wheels are not illegal because they have glossy paint on it.

[downshift_sideways]

Nah, my registration is expired, i need to get smogged. Im gonna head out there in my uncles audi

bahahahaha I remember that Audi...:doh:

[blackrms13]

^
It's hard to tell but those could be the 4 lug 17x9 + 20's.

but they could also be those 17x8's...dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnnn.

those are 8s

9 +20 has a "deeper" center, like the ones on the rear of this pic

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/2461000-2461999/2461598_142_full.jpg

[ronmcdon]

looks great! what product did you use?

[240drifter1]

My guess would be that Dupli-Color Clear Effex, I used it on some stuff around here and its badass.

[Frosty_spl]

You should get pulled over by the offset police and sent to fanboy prison.

[CrashQueen]

well now that it's decided that it's not illegal and your paint job was well done,


what does the rest of your car look like by the way? I'm curious to see the overall.

[projekt_s13]

well now that it's decided that it's not illegal and your paint job was well done,


what does the rest of your car look like by the way? I'm curious to see the overall.


My car is nothing special.

Gay wheels, and isnt low enough lol

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj118/driftgeek510/DSCN0656.jpg


http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj118/driftgeek510/DSCN0648.jpg

[downshift_sideways]

Noooo you guys did the photoshoot without me!

F A G S <3