Hi all
My last MOT had an advisory for cracks of a tyre sidewall. As this is only cosmetic and there's no pressure loss, will this be a fail this time?
MOT Query
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Re: MOT Query
SAFETY............CHANGE the tyre As SOON as POSSIBLE
Old or Damaged ?, it does not matter
Old or Damaged ?, it does not matter
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Absolutely yes!Stickyfinger wrote:SAFETY............CHANGE the tyre As SOON as POSSIBLE
Old or Damaged ?, it does not matter
I normally replace my tyres because of sidewall cracking long before the tread is worn due to the miles I don't do. It's galling but for safety and peace of mind it's essential...
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Re: MOT Query
It really depends on how bad the cracking is though.... MOT testers flag up all sorts of spurious stuff on advisories these days! Some light cracking of the sidewalls is normal on a 2-3 year old tyre, however, if any are starting to 'lift', or you can see the internals of the tyre then time for a change.
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Re: MOT Query
i agree with sticky and Sir Jim
although the MOT tester can only fail a tyre for cracking if they can see the canvas/cord
although the MOT tester can only fail a tyre for cracking if they can see the canvas/cord
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Me too. The tyres are the only things keeping every vehicle under control.citronut wrote:i agree with sticky and Sir Jim
although the MOT tester can only fail a tyre for cracking if they can see the canvas/cord
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thats what tyrewall black paint is for aint it to hide the internals ? i'm kidding!citronut wrote:
although the MOT tester can only fail a tyre for cracking if they can see the canvas/cord
as said above its your safety change the tyre.
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Re: MOT Query
You'll probably get them as an advisory again, but it's not a reason for refusal.
Change them anyway though, even the worst brand new budget tyres will be better than perished premium tyres.
Change them anyway though, even the worst brand new budget tyres will be better than perished premium tyres.
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masterofinsanity wrote:thats what tyrewall black paint is for aint it to hide the internals ? i'm kidding!citronut wrote:
although the MOT tester can only fail a tyre for cracking if they can see the canvas/cord
that reminds me of the tyre paint we used to see back in the 70ties , thick as old tar, thats the stuff you need ,
it not only covers up the cracks but also reinforces the tyre wall
Regards, malcolm.
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1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
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1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
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1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
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1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years