Lowering in Oregon
Conditional
Oregon applies a rim-line test: no portion of a passenger vehicle other than the wheels may have less clearance than the lowest point of any wheel rim in contact with the road.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
245 sets the rim-line test, and a violation is a Class B traffic violation. )
Specific Limits
- Rule
- no part other than the wheels may have less clearance than the lowest point of any wheel rim
Frequently Asked Questions
Are lowering legal in Oregon?
Oregon applies a rim-line test: no portion of a passenger vehicle other than the wheels may have less clearance than the lowest point of any wheel rim in contact with the road.
What are the exact lowering limits in Oregon?
Rule: no part other than the wheels may have less clearance than the lowest point of any wheel rim. Source: ORS 815.245.
Street-legal lowering picks
Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Oregon.
Lowering springs
A conservative drop that keeps required ground clearance.
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Dial your height back up if an inspection says you're too low.
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