N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53A-3.10

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 16:53A-3.10 - Wheels and rims

(a) The following are the violations, categories and penalties pertaining to lock or side ring:

1. Bent, broken, cracked, improperly seated, or sprung ring(s). This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 500.00.

2. Mismatched ring(s). This is a category 1 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 1,000.00.

(b) The following are the violations, categories and penalties for rim cracks:

1. Any circumferential crack except an intentional manufactured crack at a valve stem hole. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 500.00.

2. Rim crack(s) caused by a rusted or other deterioration are a category 1 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 1,000.

(c) The following are the violations, categories and penalties pertaining to disc wheel cracks:

1. Any single crack three inches or more in length. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 500.00.

2. A crack extending between any two holes including hand holes, stud holes and center hole. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 500.00.

3. Two or more cracks any place on the wheel. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 500.00.

4. Disc wheel crack(s) in (c)1, 2 or 3 above caused by a rusted or other deterioration are a category 1 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 1,000.

(d) Fifty percent or more elongated stud holes on disc wheels with the fasteners tight is a category 1 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 1,000 per wheel.

(e) The following are the violations, categories and penalties pertaining to spoke wheel cracks:

1. Two or more cracks more than one inch long across a spoke or hub section. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 500.00.

2. Two or more web areas with cracks. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 500.00.

3. Spoke wheel crack(s) in (e)1 or 2 above caused by a rusted or other deterioration, or where rust is bleeding from crack(s) are a category 1 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 1,000.

(f) The following are the violations, categories and penalties pertaining to tubeless demountable adapter cracks:

1. Cracks at three or more spokes. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 500.00.

2. Tubeless demountable adaptor cracks in (f)1 above caused by a rusted or other deterioration, or where rust is bleeding from crack(s) are a category 1 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 1,000.

(g) The following is the violation, category and penalty pertaining to fasteners:

1. Loose, missing, broken or cracked (both spoke and disc wheels) deemed ineffective as follows: for 10 fastener positions, three anywhere or two adjacent; for eight fastener positions or less (including spoke wheels and hub bolts), two anywhere. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 500.00 per wheel.

(h) The following are the violations, categories and penalties pertaining to welds:

1. Any cracks in welds attaching disc wheel disc to rim. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 100.00 per wheel.

2. Any crack in welds attaching tubeless demountable rim to adapter. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 100.00 per wheel.

3. Any welded repair on aluminum wheel(s) on a steering axle. This is a category 1 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 1,000 per wheel.

4. Any welded repair other than disc to rim attachment on steel disc wheel(s) mounted on the steering axle. This is a category 1 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 1,000 per wheel.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53A-3.10