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132. Ride height
Ride height is the height at which a vehicle's body or chassis sits above the road surface. It is determined mainly by the suspension, wheels and tyres and can also change according to the vehicle's load.
Changing the ride height by lowering or raising the suspension can affect ground clearance, wheel alignment, handling and the space available between the vehicle and the road. Vehicle modifications must comply with the technical and approval rules that apply in the country.
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Can you lower a car's ride height in Belgium?
Yes, under specific conditions. A category M1 passenger car may be lowered when the modification complies with the applicable Belgian technical requirements.
Must a lowered car be inspected in Belgium?
Yes. After the suspension has been lowered, the vehicle must undergo a specific technical inspection before it is used on the road again.
What is checked after lowering a car in Belgium?
The inspection includes checks of the modification and the vehicle's wheel geometry to verify that the wheel positions remain within the applicable technical requirements.

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