There is nothing specific in the Construction and Use regs regarding banded wheels but if they look to be dangerous in any way then you can be prosecuted the same as if a wheel was damaged, buckled, or cracked etc

The question of legality was asked directly of VOSA (now DVSA) on another forum and posted thus...

"Dear VOSA

I have a query about a specialist modification to steel car wheels over which there is much debate about legality.

The modification involves cutting off the outer part of the steel wheel rim, welding a band of additional steel to the wheel, then welding the outer rim back onto the band which has been inserted. The aim of the modification is to allow the wheel to accept a much wider tyre for increased grip. The welding is usually carried out by qualified welders.

Can you confirm whether there is anything within the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations, or any other legislation, which prohibits the use of wheels which have been modified in this way?"


They responded as follows:

"Dear Mr XXXX

There are no specific regulations in the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, as amended (C&U) relating to the type of work you propose.
Regulation 100 of C&U does require that all parts fitted to a vehicle are not likely to cause a danger to the user of the vehicle or other road users. I have attached a copy of Regulation 100.
Additionally, you will need to ensure that the wheels do not protrude from the wheel arches, or that modifications are made to the bodywork of the vehicle to ensure that the wheels do not protrude.

Yours sincerely #name removed#

DfT - Transport Technology and Standards"

There is nothing specific in the Construction and Use regs regarding banded wheels but if they look to be dangerous in any way then you can be prosecuted the same as if a wheel was damaged, buckled, or cracked etc

The question of legality was asked directly of VOSA (now DVSA) on another forum and posted thus...

"Dear VOSA

I have a query about a specialist modification to steel car wheels over which there is much debate about legality.

The modification involves cutting off the outer part of the steel wheel rim, welding a band of additional steel to the wheel, then welding the outer rim back onto the band which has been inserted. The aim of the modification is to allow the wheel to accept a much wider tyre for increased grip. The welding is usually carried out by qualified welders.

Can you confirm whether there is anything within the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations, or any other legislation, which prohibits the use of wheels which have been modified in this way?"


They responded as follows:

"Dear Mr XXXX

There are no specific regulations in the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, as amended (C&U) relating to the type of work you propose.
Regulation 100 of C&U does require that all parts fitted to a vehicle are not likely to cause a danger to the user of the vehicle or other road users. I have attached a copy of Regulation 100.
Additionally, you will need to ensure that the wheels do not protrude from the wheel arches, or that modifications are made to the bodywork of the vehicle to ensure that the wheels do not protrude.

Yours sincerely #name removed#

DfT - Transport Technology and Standards"

Thanks for clearing that up , I was starting to look at plan B re wheels