Md. Code Regs. 11.22.03.08
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
Section 11.22.03.08 - Wheels, Rims, Lock Rings, Studs, and NutsA. Wheels. Visually inspect: | Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| (1) Disc Wheels. (a) Inspect for condition of wheels. (b) Inspect stud holes. | (1) (a) Wheel is broken, cracked, bent, warped, welded, or loose. (b) Any stud hole is elongated. |
| (2) Cast Wheels. (a) Inspect for condition of wheels. (b) Inspect stud holes. | (2) (a) Wheel is broken, cracked, bent, scraped, welded, loose, or clamping area is worn. (b) Any stud hole is elongated. |
B. Rims. Visually inspect for: | Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| (1) Wheel and rim matching. | (1) Wheel and rim are mismatched. |
| (2) Damage. | (2) Rim is broken, cracked, bent, warped, or loose. |
C. Lock Rings. | Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| (1) Inspect for butted lock rings. | (1) Locking ring end clearance is less than 1/8 inch. |
D. Studs, Nuts, and Clamps. Inspect for: | Procedures: | Reject Vehicle If: |
| (1) Presence and tightness. | (1) Stud, nut, or clamp is missing or loose. |
| (2) Thread engagement. | (2) Threads are cross-threaded or improperly engaged. |
| (3) Condition. | (3) Stud, nut, or clamp is broken, cracked, bent, welded, or seized. |
Md. Code Regs. 11.22.03.08