Section 280-RICR-30-15-4.23 - Tires Wheels and RimsA. Tires, wheels and rims should be checked visually for loose wheel mountings and excessive wear or play in the wheel bearings. The tires should be measured with a tire depth gauge to determine if any of the major treads are less than 2/32nds of an inch. Check all parts of tires for broken beads, blowout patches, cuts over one inch or deep enough to see the cord or ply. Check the tire rims for any serious cracks or separations or dents or misalignment. Check for missing or loose spokes and for rim alignment or runout which should not exceed 1/4 inch.B. Cause for rejection: 1. Any tire is cut so as to expose the tire cords, ply or fabric, or which has a cut longer than one inch (1");2. Any tire is worn to a point where less than 2/32nds of an inch of the major tread remains;3. Any tire has a blowout patch, bubble, bump or blister;4. There are missing or broken wheel bolts, nuts or spokes or lugs;5. There are broken or badly worn wheel bearings; or6. The runout exceeds one quarter of an inch (1/4").280 R.I. Code R. 280-RICR-30-15-4.23