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Before I buy my 19x8.5 and 19x9.5's does anyone know if they are legal in Western Australia? I know everyone puts them on but if their legal or not im just clueless. Their going on a R34GT.

Reason for me stressin is incase im in a accident and insurance wont cover anything i heard?

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From WA DPI:

Alternative road wheels

Alternative road wheels are permitted under the following conditions :

Rim width must not exceed the maximum rim width specified by the manufacturer by more than 25mm (1") (for passenger vehicles manufactured after 1st January 1973, the manufacturers rim width shall be taken as that specified on the tyre placard).

In any event, rim width shall not exceed 177.8 mm (7") unless specified by the manufacturer as standard equipment for the vehicle in question. No increase in rim width is permitted for vehicles fitted with original equipment rims in excess of 177.8 mm (7") width.

The wheel is contained completely within the body work of the vehicle which includes acceptable flares.

The wheel does not foul any part of the body or suspension under all conditions of travel

The vehicle handling is not impaired in any way.

The tyre to rim fitment must be in accordance with the Tyre and Rim Association Manual.

Rim diameters must be the same as specified by the manufacturer.

The wheel must be one designed for use with the vehicle with respect to bolt pitch circle and wheel nut tapers

The track must not be increased by more than 25mm (1") over the maximum specified by the manufacturer.etc.

All wheels must be the same size, profile and bolt pattern.

Vehicles required to comply with Australian Design Rule 24, "Tyre & Rim Selection" must continue to comply with this Design Rule (contact the Department of Transport and Regional Services for more details).

The fitment of so called "plus one" and "plus two" and tyres is acceptable providing :

the overall diameter of the large rims fitted with the lower profile tyres do not exceed the overall diameter

all tyres and rims fitted to the vehicle are of the same size and profile

with the exemption of item (f), the tyres and rims are in conformity with the requirements specified above in items (a) to (j).

Reducing the wheel track less than the original manufacturers specification is not permitted, as this may reduce vehicle stability.

So on your GTT - technically no on a number of fronts.

the law actually changed at the start of the year.

you are allowed up to 1.3x the largest factory width (without extending the track over 25mm, and protruding from the guards), and you are allowed any diameter as long as the rolling diameter does not change

however you are not allowed staggered sizes unless it was a factory option, then you can go 1.3x whatever the front has at the front, and 1.3x whatever the rear has at the rear.

so unless you own a supra or a porsche, you cant use those rims...legally :D

best bet is to email the dpi themselves and wait til u get a reply from them about it

i had the same issue with cops trying to sticker me for pod filters til i showed them the dpi email stating that they are legal

Call.Centre@dpi.wa.gov.au < email addy

Customer Contact Centre on 13 11 56 (within WA) or 08 9427 6404 (outside WA). <phone

Edited by gazza750
+1 on the uglyness of the wheels. They would suit the old school type of cars, but if that's what you want then go for it. You'll be the one driving it around all day long. Not us.

hmm not sure whats goin on here.. i started the topic and those arent my rims, maybe that guy had same problem? the rims im about to purchase are 19x8.5 and 19x9.5, his look fatter. but yeh i agree with everyone, pretty munted wheels. As for all the advice i might give the dpi an email as well cheers Gary!

hmm not sure whats goin on here.. i started the topic and those arent my rims, maybe that guy had same problem? the rims im about to purchase are 19x8.5 and 19x9.5, his look fatter. but yeh i agree with everyone, pretty munted wheels. As for all the advice i might give the dpi an email as well cheers Gary!

Okay, I see what's happened. When people were asking for pictures, they were asking for yours (MellowYellow's), but out of nowhere full house turned up and posted pictures of his wheels (or some other person's wheels) and people just assumed they were yours (MellowYellow).

I think that's what happened. Ah who cares. :thumbsup:

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