Md. Code Regs. 11.22.03.07
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
| Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| (1) Inspect for tire wear. (a) Tires without tread wear indicators. (b) Tires with tread wear indicators. | (1) (a) Tire is worn so that less than 4/32 inch remains when measured in any two major grooves at three equally spaced intervals around circumference of a tire. (b) Tread wear indicator contacts the road in any two adjacent major grooves at three equally spaced intervals around circumference of a tire. |
| (2) Inspect for tread cuts, snags, or sidewall cracks. | (2) Tire has tread cuts, snags, or sidewall cracks in any direction and deep enough to expose cord fabric. |
| (3) Inspect for exposed cord fabric. | (3) Tire has any part of the breaker strip or casing ply exposed in the tread. |
| (4) Inspect for bumps, bulges, or knots. | (4) Tire has visible bump, bulge, or knot related to tread or sidewall separation. |
| (5) Inspect for patching. | (5) Tire has a boot, blowout patch, or other ply repair. |
| (6) Inspect for tire matching. | (6) Bias ply and radial ply tires are mixed on same axle, or tires on same axle are not equivalent to size recommended by tire or vehicle manufacturer. |
| (7) Inspect for restricted usage. | (7) Tire is labeled "Not for Highway Use" or other labeling which excludes use on a steering axle. |
| (8) Inspect for regrooved or recut tires. | (8) Tire is regrooved or recut and regrooving or recutting is not permitted by tire manufacturer. |
| (9) Inspect for proper mounting. | (9) Tire has tire flap protruding through valve stem slot in rim. |
| (10) Inspect valves and valve stems for leaks and mounting. | (10) Valve stem leaks, is damaged due to misalignment, or is positioned to interfere with checking tire air pressure. |
| (11) Inspect for wheel and tire mounting. | (11) Tire or wheel contacts vehicle chassis or body. |
| (12) Inspect for weight limit rating. | (12) Gross vehicle axle weight exceeds tire load rating, which includes under-inflated tires. |
| Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| (1) Inspect for tire wear. (a) Tires without tread indicators. (b) Tires with tread wear indicators. | (1) (a) Tire is worn so that less than 2/32 inch remains when measured in any two major grooves at three equally spaced intervals around circumference of a tire. (b) Tread wear indicator contacts the road in any two adjacent major grooves at three equally spaced intervals around circumference of a tire. |
| (2) Inspect for tread cuts, snags, or sidewall cracks. | (2) Tire has tread cuts, snags, or sidewall cracks in any direction and deep enough to expose cord fabric. |
| (3) Inspect for exposed cord fabric. | (3) Tire has any part of the breaker strip or casing ply exposed in tread. |
| (4) Inspect for bumps, bulges, or knots. | (4) Tire has visible bump, bulge, or knot related to tread or sidewall separation. |
| (5) Inspect for patching. | (5) Tire has a boot, blowout patch, or other temporary ply repair. |
| (6) Inspect for tire matching. | (6) Bias ply and radial ply tires are mixed on same axle, or tires on same axle are not equivalent to size recommended by tire or vehicle manufacturer. |
| (7) Inspect for restricted usage. | (7) Tire is labeled "Not for Highway Use" or other labeling which excludes use on a highway vehicle. |
| (8) Inspect for regrooved or recut tires. | (8) Tire is regrooved or recut and regrooving or recutting is not permitted by tire manufacturer, or vehicle is equipped with regrooved tires on the steering axle. |
| (9) Inspect for recapped or retreaded tires on front wheels. | (9) Equipped with recapped or retreaded tires on the front wheels. |
| (10) Inspect for proper mounting. | (10) Tire has tire flap protruding through valve stem slot in rim. |
| (11) Inspect valves and valve stems for leaks and mounting. | (11) Valve stem leaks, is damaged due to misalignment, or is positioned to interfere with checking tire air pressure. |
| (12) Inspect for wheel and tire mounting. | (12) Tire or wheel contacts vehicle chassis or body. |
| (13) Inspect for weight limit rating. | (13) Gross vehicle axle weight exceeds tire load rating, which includes under-inflated tires. |
| (14) Inspect spare tire storage (if equipped). | (14) A spare tire is not properly secured. |
Md. Code Regs. 11.22.03.07