N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 3244.16

Current through Register No. 44, October 31, 2024

Section Saf-C 3244.16 - Tire and Wheels

(a) A street rod shall be rejected if a tire has:

(1) A fabric break;

(2) A cut, break or weather crack which is:

a. In excess of one inch in any direction as measured on the outside of the tire; or

b. Deep enough to reach the body cords;

(3) Temporary repairs made with blowout patches or boots;

(4) Any bumps, bulges or knots related to separation or partial failure of the tire structure;

(5) Any portion of the ply or cord structure exposed through the tread; or

(6) A portion of the tread completely worn, which is of sufficient size to affect the traction and stopping ability of the tire.

(b) A street rod shall be rejected if the tread depth measured in a major tread groove nearest the center of the tire is less than 2/32 inch.

(c) Pursuant to RSA 266:47, a street rod shall be rejected if it is equipped with one or more regrooved tires.

(d) A street rod shall be rejected if:

(1) Radial and bi-ply tires are on the same axle;

(2) Different tire sizes are on the same axle, except for U.S. and metric sizes of compatible construction, dimensions and load capacity;

(3) Tires are marked "for farm use only", "off highway use only" or "racing only";

(4) Wheel bolts, studs or lugs are loose, missing or damaged; or

(5) Any portion of the wheel is bent, cracked, re-welded, damaged or has elongated bolt holes that affects the safe operation of the street rod.

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 3244.16

(See Revision Notes at chapter heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07

Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 06, Filed February 11, 2016, Proposed by #11016, Effective 1/6/2016, Expires 1/6/2026.