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DWNHLLR · 06-21-2004, 03:55 PM

I just got rejected on my Utah safety inspection for having tires that are bigger than my Bronco came with - while not having mud flaps!

I read the regulation. Paraphrased it reads, "Any larger-than-OEM tire requires mud flaps to cover the entire width of the tire and at least 50% of the height".

So, does anyone in Utah have a set of 235's or 265's I can borrow for a day? If not, all us Utahn's should pitch in for a "community set" to pass around for each other's inspections.

**Burl Swift** · 06-21-2004, 04:11 PM

Damn.

I say fab yourself a crappy hitch mounted mud flap rig, just something you slide into the hitch during inspection. I've seen those types before on tow rigs.

**stangmata** · 06-21-2004, 04:42 PM

If you can't pass inspection and you cheat inspection, can't you get pulled over and given a ticket for it....assuming the cop was a dick?

**SSgtTEX** · 06-21-2004, 05:11 PM

asking muddinmike he has a pair of shower curtains for mud flaps

DWNHLLR · 06-22-2004, 02:24 AM

Burl - No trailer receiver hitch.

Stang - They're not ticketing for it. But cops could give an order to repair.

Regardless, I'm not putting any ugly mud flaps on my rig permanently.

I have my original 265 spare. One more for the rear and I'll have it re-inspected.

rajncajn · 06-22-2004, 10:47 AM

i have a 235 spare you could borrow for a day while im at work or this saturday. gimme a call...870-9785

Monte · 06-22-2004, 09:39 PM

i have a set of 235's on wheels Pm me.

Justin's bronco · 06-22-2004, 10:41 PM

That inspector is an ass. How do I know, I do inspections. Let me know BEFORE you get you rig inspected and I will let the little stuff fly. But, I can't pass anything that has already been failed because that raises a red flag with the state.

DWNHLLR · 06-23-2004, 01:05 PM

Rajncajn - Thanks for the offer. I'm afraid (2) 32's, (1) 265 and (1) 235 would be a little suspicious and may fail for too many sizes. But Thanks again!

Monte - I'll take you up on that offer - They are just sitting in your garage right? I wouldn't want to inconvenience you. I'll pm you or feel ree to pm me.

Justin - Thanks for your offer as well. We should all send our business your way. So, where do you work?

Thanks everyone. Hope the thread will help you avoid the hassle I'm getting.

06-23-2004, 03:38 PM

Crap, I feel yer pain. Move to Colorado we dig red neck 4X's and according to the state police we ain't got no such laws!

Mad Ogre · 07-05-2004, 10:39 PM

I took a rubber floor mat and screwed that into the wheel well. He had to pass it because there is not a definition of Mud Flap or how they are mounted.
After he passed me, I took out a batter powered screwdriver and took them off.
Guy flipped me off, but couldn't do anything about it.
I just smiled back him and waved.

351Bronco · 07-06-2004, 03:38 AM

I ran into that same problem a couple years ago, when i had 31's on it...this year when i had my 32's they didnt say a word??? anyway, i bought a pair of mud flaps to pass... you can use them if you want, we dont even have to drill, just use some 3m adhesive tape

06-21-2004, 03:55 PM	#1
DWNHLLR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH Posts: 374 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: 1995 White Bronco Sport DWNHLLRs Garage	Utah Mud Flaps?! I just got rejected on my Utah safety inspection for having tires that are bigger than my Bronco came with - while not having mud flaps! I read the regulation. Paraphrased it reads, "Any larger-than-OEM tire requires mud flaps to cover the entire width of the tire and at least 50% of the height". So, does anyone in Utah have a set of 235's or 265's I can borrow for a day? If not, all us Utahn's should pitch in for a "community set" to pass around for each other's inspections. __________________ Original Owner - '95 XLT Sport, 351, Progressive springs, Rancho 9000's, Posi, Warn Hubs, 32" BFG's, K&N, Skyler softop, keyless entry and start, bitch'n stereo and a fearless driver!

06-21-2004, 04:11 PM	#2
Burl Swift Going back to Cali... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 2,511 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: I don't even own a Ford anymore...but I still luv you guys Burl Swifts Garage	Damn. I say fab yourself a crappy hitch mounted mud flap rig, just something you slide into the hitch during inspection. I've seen those types before on tow rigs. __________________ ...thoughts arrive like butterflys...

06-21-2004, 04:42 PM	#3
stangmata The Stang-o-matic Baby Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wichita Posts: 15,255 iTrader: (26) Bronco Info: 1995 Bronco 302 E4OD XLT stangmatas Garage	If you can't pass inspection and you cheat inspection, can't you get pulled over and given a ticket for it....assuming the cop was a dick? __________________ E4OD Removal/Installation Writeup Balljoint Writeup Window Motor Writeup Light Wiring Writeup E4OD Diagnosis Thread

06-21-2004, 05:11 PM	#4
SSgtTEX Broncoless Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 13,680 iTrader: (4) Bronco Info: None :( SSgtTEXs Garage	asking muddinmike he has a pair of shower curtains for mud flaps __________________

06-22-2004, 10:47 AM	#6
rajncajn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 127 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '94 Bronco 5.8L - Fender Trim - 33" MTR's rajncajns Garage	i have a 235 spare you could borrow for a day while im at work or this saturday. gimme a call...870-9785 __________________ '94 XL - stock http://www.superford.org/?vID=5179

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06-22-2004, 02:24 AM	#5
DWNHLLR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH Posts: 374 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: 1995 White Bronco Sport DWNHLLRs Garage	Burl - No trailer receiver hitch. Stang - They're not ticketing for it. But cops could give an order to repair. Regardless, I'm not putting any ugly mud flaps on my rig permanently. I have my original 265 spare. One more for the rear and I'll have it re-inspected.

06-22-2004, 09:39 PM	#7
Monte Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: BOUNTIFUL, UTAH Posts: 142 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1981 bronco, 8in lift, front and rear lockers, 456 gears, 9in rear with moser axles, 205 tranfer case, warn hubs, super runner steering, rancho 9000, custom rear bumper that's an air tank, warn 9000 lb winch, full roll cage, 35-1250-15 bfg ko's. bead Montes Garage	i have a set of 235's on wheels Pm me. __________________ Some day when I get all growed up I'll have a Bronco.

06-22-2004, 10:41 PM	#8
Justin's bronco Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: st george utah Posts: 213 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: 1990 eddie baur 351w, e40d, limited slip in rear. Everything has been replaced atleast once. Justin's broncos Garage	That inspector is an ass. How do I know, I do inspections. Let me know BEFORE you get you rig inspected and I will let the little stuff fly. But, I can't pass anything that has already been failed because that raises a red flag with the state.

06-23-2004, 01:05 PM	#9
DWNHLLR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH Posts: 374 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: 1995 White Bronco Sport DWNHLLRs Garage	Thanks for all the offers Rajncajn - Thanks for the offer. I'm afraid (2) 32's, (1) 265 and (1) 235 would be a little suspicious and may fail for too many sizes. But Thanks again! Monte - I'll take you up on that offer - They are just sitting in your garage right? I wouldn't want to inconvenience you. I'll pm you or feel ree to pm me. Justin - Thanks for your offer as well. We should all send our business your way. So, where do you work? Thanks everyone. Hope the thread will help you avoid the hassle I'm getting.

06-23-2004, 03:38 PM	#10
Blown Guest Posts: n/a Blowns Garage	Crap, I feel yer pain. Move to Colorado we dig red neck 4X's and according to the state police we ain't got no such laws!

07-05-2004, 10:39 PM	#11
Mad Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vernal Utah Posts: 983 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1984 Green Monster Mad Ogres Garage	I took a rubber floor mat and screwed that into the wheel well. He had to pass it because there is not a definition of Mud Flap or how they are mounted. After he passed me, I took out a batter powered screwdriver and took them off. Guy flipped me off, but couldn't do anything about it. I just smiled back him and waved. __________________ www.madogre.com �I keep two magnums in my desk drawer. One is a gun that I keep loaded. The other is a bottle and it keeps me loaded.� Brutus: http://www.madogre.com/Automotive/Bronco.htm 1984, 351w. �Know guns, know peace and safety. No guns, no peace nor safety.�

07-06-2004, 03:38 AM	#12
351Bronco Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Valley, Utah Posts: 258 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1990 Bronco 351W 3" Flowmaster CatBack K&N Filter CAI 32" WildCountry TXR's 351Broncos Garage	I ran into that same problem a couple years ago, when i had 31's on it...this year when i had my 32's they didnt say a word??? anyway, i bought a pair of mud flaps to pass... you can use them if you want, we dont even have to drill, just use some 3m adhesive tape __________________ Current Rig: 1994 Wrangler SE 3 speed Auto:Little bit of lift on 30x9.50's. 1990 Bronco-Gone but not forgotten.

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