Taxi Testing Manual - Tyres

2.5 Tyres

Information

• Tyres including spare should have not less than 2mm tread depth.
• 2mm will replace 1.6mm in the main MOT Testing Manual where stated
• Spare wheel & tyre must be stored securely in the correct location and be compatible

Method of Inspection

• Check the tread pattern over the complete circumference of the tyre
• Check also that the tread depth meets the requirement using, as necessary, a depth gauge accepted for MOT testing
• Check that central three-quarters of the breadth of tread has a continuous around the entire outer circumference of the tyre
• Check security
• Check serviceability to the same standards as fitted tyres
• Ensure bi  directional fitting
• Check size & specification

Reason for Rejection

• The grooves of the tread pattern are not at least 2mm throughout a continuous band comprising. The central three-quarters of the breadth of tread this band must be continuous around the entire outer circumference of the tyre
• Under inflation
• In-secure
• Not serviceable as per fitted tyres
• Not bi-directional
• Different size or specification to fitted tyres except in the case of a manufacturer fitted space saver