(edit title) Vehicle Laws in Sweden Large Tires and Suspension Lift Options

[Jeepili]

Are there strict laws about what types of vehicles are allowed on roads in Sweden? I was thinking about moving to Stockholm for a few years or so and would like to bring my Jeep. It is a 2001 Wrangler Sport with a 4 inch lift and 33 inch tires. The fender flares do cover the width of the tires. My state, Arizona, do not require mudflaps but some other states do.

Also, are there off-roading clubs throughout the area? Thanks!

[Bender B Rodriquez]

It is certainly doable. Here is a guide: http://www.transportstyrelsen.se/en/road/I...tart-to-finish/

You will have to satisfy EU emission rules and do a roadworthiness test. Two things that you will need to change for sure are the indicators and the speedometer. Only yellow coloured indicator signals are allowed in Sweden and the speedometer must show km/h.

There are off road clubs everywhere in Sweden, however you can only use approved tracks. Real off-road driving in the nature is strictly forbidden.

Finally, where in Stockholm will you live. Inside the city it will be quite expensive to own a car. Just street parking will cost you at least $100/month. On top of that you have vehicle/road tax ($100-1000/year depending on horsepower and emissions), insurance ($1000/year) and congestion fees whenever you pass the inner city limits. And of course the petrol costs $8/gallon.

Remember that you can only drive on your US license for a year (or two if you can show that you are in Sweden temporarily). After that you need to get a Swedish license and the tests are much more expensive and complicated than in the US.

[Jeepili]

Thanks for the info and link! At this time I am not sure what part of Stockholm I would go to. I may have to rethink about taking the Jeep but it will depend on what kind of salary I can earn. That is going to be another topic I want to start.

[160kph]

I would check the modifications might be a issue. I know that a friend had trouble when importing a Toyota supra that he had to remove some of the modifications. I remember that the car had "gull wing" doors that he had to change back to original hinged ones to get it through the import test, he could then change back to the gull winged ones after as they don't check for the annual tests.

[Jeepili]

Is it legal to drive without doors and hardtop? I like to take my doors and hardtop off when the weather is good. I have mirrors that fit in the hinges of the jeep body (tub).

[Bender B Rodriquez]

It should not be any problem. People drive convertibles and there is no law that states that you must have roof and doors. You do however need external mirrors, at least on the driver's side.

[skogsbo]

Is it legal to drive without doors and hardtop? I like to take my doors and hardtop off when the weather is good. I have mirrors that fit in the hinges of the jeep body (tub).

I wouldn't worry, with the rather mixed weather we've had this summer, keep the roof on! Better to fit a snorkel.

[Jeepili]

That's funny, I actually do have a snorkel on it.

[skogsbo]

I was referring to vehicle snorkels, but many folk wouldn't know they could have them.