A wheel clamp is meant to keep a vehicle from going anywhere. But a video circulating on Chinese social media appears to show a Denza B8 moving along a public street with a yellow-and-red clamp attached to one of its raised front wheels.
Chinese media outlet CarNewsChina reported that the footage was filmed in Jinshan Town, Lianyungang, in China’s Jiangsu province. The SUV appears to travel on its remaining three wheels, with traffic, parked vehicles and pedestrians nearby. The circumstances behind the clamp, however, have not been independently confirmed, and the footage does not establish whether the driver was trying to evade an enforcement measure.
What makes the clip noteworthy is the technology that may have made the movement possible. The Denza B8 is equipped with BYD’s DiSus-P Ultra hydraulic suspension system. It was demonstrated earlier this year on the Fang Cheng Bao Bao 8 Flash Charge Edition, the model sold as the Denza B8 outside China.
Unlike conventional suspension, which absorbs road impacts and helps maintain tyre contact, DiSus-P Ultra can control the vehicle’s body and adjust individual wheel height. BYD has demonstrated the SUV lifting one wheel while moving slowly on the other three. The technology is also designed to raise a wheel for tyre replacement without a conventional jack.
The report cites reported figures of up to 200 mm of suspension adjustment travel, a maximum individual-wheel lift of 300 mm, and a lifting capacity of up to nine metric tons. During BYD’s earlier demonstration, the stated maximum speed for three-wheel movement was 15 km/h. These are reported specifications, not measurements verified from the latest street footage.
Still, a controlled demonstration and movement on a public road are two different things. The clip raises questions about road safety, particularly with other vehicles and pedestrians nearby. It does not, by itself, prove that a specific traffic law was broken or that authorities issued a penalty.
The incident illustrates how far active suspension technology has progressed. Systems that lift an individual wheel may offer practical benefits for tyre changes and difficult terrain, beyond simply making a vehicle look capable.
But the wheel clamp should not overshadow the point: sophisticated hardware does not remove a driver’s responsibility to use a vehicle safely and lawfully. The Denza B8’s three-wheel manoeuvre is striking, yet the video alone cannot explain why it happened—or whether it was safe.
Autocar’s Take
The Denza B8’s ability to move on three wheels is an impressive demonstration of what advanced suspension technology can achieve. Beyond the spectacle, a system that can raise an individual wheel could offer practical benefits for tyre replacement and off-road driving. However, the reported wheel-clamp incident adds an unusual twist to what would otherwise be a straightforward technology story.
It is important not to assume the driver’s intentions or the circumstances behind the footage without confirmation. In the end, the Denza B8 showcases engineering that deserves attention, but its most meaningful applications will be those that improve safety, mobility, and everyday usability.
