narrow tyres on wide rims

[Tom Nas]

Hi all,

Sorry, too lazy to check the archives for the actual thread- but someone 
wondered why lots of customized cars in Germany sport rims sticking out of 
the tyre sidewalls. I've read the explanation today. While most countries 
specify that the wheels may not stick out beyond the fenders, in Germany 
the law says that only the tyre treads may not stick out beyond the 
fenders. So, wide rims are allowed but not tyres supposed to fit those rims.
Weird law, strange-looking cars.

Tom