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86xjfor8 · 04-05-2006, 11:04 PM

I am going to monterey Ca for easter with my family and taking my jeep does anyone know what the restrictions are there. Like fender flares tire size etc. Thanks in advance for any info.

CraigAllen · 04-06-2006, 12:30 AM

The Vehicle Code says that if the tires extend past the body they must be covered by flares that extend to the width of the tread face of the tires. No restriction on tire size except that the overall width of the vehicle can't exceed 102".

I don't remember what if anything it may have said about requiring mud flaps in this situation... anyone else?

86xjfor8 · 04-06-2006, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CraigAllen

The Vehicle Code says that if the tires extend past the body they must be covered by flares that extend to the width of the tread face of the tires. No restriction on tire size except that the overall width of the vehicle can't exceed 102".

I don't remember what if anything it may have said about requiring mud flaps in this situation... anyone else?

thank you for the info. Rental car it is then

Sierra Drifter · 04-06-2006, 04:10 AM

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Sierra Drifter · 04-06-2006, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 86xjfor8

I am going to monterey Ca for easter with my family and taking my jeep does anyone know what the restrictions are there. Like fender flares tire size etc. Thanks in advance for any info.

I live in California.
My tires stick out beyond the flares just a little, lots of guys I know have tires that stick WAY out past the flares. I've seen trucks with 44 inch tires with nearly none of the tire covered. I've never heard of anyone getting pulled over or being cited for big tires, or tires sticking out past the flares.

**Matt Gertsch** · 04-06-2006, 09:14 AM

A buddy is a cop. I always ask him CVC questions. In Kalifornia, tires can't stick out more than 2 inches past the flare. They rarely, if ever, pull you over for too much exposed tire. If you're doing 90 in a school zone, they'd probably write it up, but other than that, you'll be okay. Bring the Jeep and check out Pismo Dunes OHV Area while you're here.

86xjfor8 · 04-06-2006, 10:41 AM

Thanks for the info. I have heard of the pismo dunes sounds like fun. hopefully I will get a chance to check it out while I am there we are going to try and hit up Hollister Hills ohv also. Thanks again

mrbill · 04-06-2006, 11:28 PM

I live in Pacific Grove (next to Monterey) and can tell you, you don't need mud guards and as stated above the laws says the fenders/flares need to cover the tires. Having said that I know a lot of the cops in both towns and I can tell you that not one of them would ticket you unless your tires were out 6 or more inches past the edge of the fenders/flares. Spend the rental car $$$ on gas for the XJ and have a good time!

RickyN29 · 04-07-2006, 02:27 AM

Yep, you will be fine here in CA. I am not far from Monterey. Mine stick about 3 inches out, I have uncovered flood lights on the roof, no doors, and no problems!

Pismo!

86xjfor8 · 04-07-2006, 02:38 AM

well that is good to hear I am glad I am ok on the laws of the state makes things easier when I move back there. When I lived there a few years back I owned a classic truck not a modified jeep. Hopefully when I get back there again permanantly I can meet up with some of you locals and we can do some wheelin together

86xjfor8 · 04-07-2006, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RickyN29

Yep, you will be fine here in CA. I am not far from Monterey. Mine stick about 3 inches out, I have uncovered flood lights on the roof, no doors, and no problems!

Pismo!

I like your jeep it looks really good. And you gotta love Pismo beach

RickyN29 · 04-07-2006, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 86xjfor8

I like your jeep it looks really good. And you gotta love Pismo beach

Thank you!

But hey, I just saw you are on a 6" with 35's.....that's gotta be badass And might stand out to the police a tad more.

(I supposedly have a 5" lift.....31's barely fit.... 6 and 35's?!?!? I'm guessing the flares went byebye?)

86xjfor8 · 04-07-2006, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by RickyN29

Thank you!

But hey, I just saw you are on a 6" with 35's.....that's gotta be badass And might stand out to the police a tad more.

(I supposedly have a 5" lift.....31's barely fit.... 6 and 35's?!?!? I'm guessing the flares went byebye?)

Oh yeah they are long gone here is a pic and the reason I started this thread to begin with I was so not sure of the laws there on there 4X4s

RickyN29 · 04-07-2006, 03:18 AM

Looks good man!

I wouldn't worry too much here. On a daily basis, I see some outrageous rigs, and no trouble for them.

My buddy has a old Toyota, bright red, 37's, no flares, and wheel spacers so they stick out like crazy. Never been ticketed or warned.

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What axles are you running? 30/35? And how is driveability? This is my daily driver, and my long distance (long *** roadtrips) vehicle, so I wouldn't want it to be a PIA to drive. How does it treat you? I am thinking about an 8" with 35's (I refuse to cut my fenders/flares for some reason!)

86xjfor8 · 04-07-2006, 03:26 AM

Thanks for the compliment i love my jeep. I am running a 30/35 setup with 4.10s going to upgrade to 4.56s soon the ride is great since i changed from 31s to 35s I only have the 2.8 and there was minimal power loss it seems to handle better with the 35s I take it on long trips all the time with no problems just havent ventured threw that area with it yet and I remember living there in the mid 90s the cops where not that friendly. Overall I think you will be happy with an 8" lift and should do just fine without cutting your fenders

04-06-2006, 10:41 AM	#7
86xjfor8 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Reno Nv Posts: 70 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Thanks for the info. I have heard of the pismo dunes sounds like fun. hopefully I will get a chance to check it out while I am there we are going to try and hit up Hollister Hills ohv also. Thanks again __________________ 86 xj, 2.8L, 6" lift and 35s

04-06-2006, 11:28 PM	#8
mrbill Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 87 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I live in Pacific Grove (next to Monterey) and can tell you, you don't need mud guards and as stated above the laws says the fenders/flares need to cover the tires. Having said that I know a lot of the cops in both towns and I can tell you that not one of them would ticket you unless your tires were out 6 or more inches past the edge of the fenders/flares. Spend the rental car $$$ on gas for the XJ and have a good time! __________________ 89 Laredo 2-door, 4.0 I6, Auto, Rusty's 3" W/ Full Rear Spring Pack, bump stops, steering stabilizer, and steering brace. Pro Comp 31x10.5x15 on 8" black steelies. Dynomax SuperTurbo.

04-07-2006, 02:38 AM	#10
86xjfor8 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Reno Nv Posts: 70 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	well that is good to hear I am glad I am ok on the laws of the state makes things easier when I move back there. When I lived there a few years back I owned a classic truck not a modified jeep. Hopefully when I get back there again permanantly I can meet up with some of you locals and we can do some wheelin together __________________ 86 xj, 2.8L, 6" lift and 35s

04-07-2006, 03:18 AM	#14
RickyN29 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,487 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Looks good man! I wouldn't worry too much here. On a daily basis, I see some outrageous rigs, and no trouble for them. My buddy has a old Toyota, bright red, 37's, no flares, and wheel spacers so they stick out like crazy. Never been ticketed or warned. ------- What axles are you running? 30/35? And how is driveability? This is my daily driver, and my long distance (long * roadtrips) vehicle, so I wouldn't want it to be a PIA to drive. How does it treat you? I am thinking about an 8" with 35's (I refuse to cut my fenders/flares for some reason!) __________________ 1990 XJ Laredo 4x4 Auto** Rusty's ~6" Lift Dana30/Dana44 3.55's Pacer Wheels/High-Tec Retreads 31" MT KargoMaster Safari Rack CSF Open Cooling System Conversion Hayden Tranny Cooler Flowmaster 40 Delta & High-Flo Cat PORC SYE / FRT DS Combo *The Doors are off again for summer!

04-07-2006, 03:26 AM	#15
86xjfor8 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Reno Nv Posts: 70 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Thanks for the compliment i love my jeep. I am running a 30/35 setup with 4.10s going to upgrade to 4.56s soon the ride is great since i changed from 31s to 35s I only have the 2.8 and there was minimal power loss it seems to handle better with the 35s I take it on long trips all the time with no problems just havent ventured threw that area with it yet and I remember living there in the mid 90s the cops where not that friendly. Overall I think you will be happy with an 8" lift and should do just fine without cutting your fenders __________________ 86 xj, 2.8L, 6" lift and 35s

04-07-2006, 02:27 AM	#9
RickyN29 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,487 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Yep, you will be fine here in CA. I am not far from Monterey. Mine stick about 3 inches out, I have uncovered flood lights on the roof, no doors, and no problems! Pismo!