MOT Query

oldfruit · Unread post by **oldfruit** » 23 Apr 2014, 10:07

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?

Stickyfinger · Unread post by **Stickyfinger** » 23 Apr 2014, 10:53

SAFETY............CHANGE the tyre As SOON as POSSIBLE

Old or Damaged ?, it does not matter

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 23 Apr 2014, 11:15

Stickyfinger wrote:SAFETY............CHANGE the tyre As SOON as POSSIBLE

Old or Damaged ?, it does not matter

Absolutely yes!

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...

Unread post by **RichardW** » 23 Apr 2014, 12:04

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.

citronut · Unread post by **citronut** » 23 Apr 2014, 13:39

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

Unread post by **Old-Guy** » 23 Apr 2014, 20:11

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

Me too. The tyres are the only things keeping every vehicle under control.

masterofinsanity · Unread post by **masterofinsanity** » 23 Apr 2014, 20:31

citronut wrote:
although the MOT tester can only fail a tyre for cracking if they can see the canvas/cord

thats what tyrewall black paint is for aint it to hide the internals ?

i'm kidding!

as said above its your safety change the tyre.

hawaiianblue · Unread post by **hawaiianblue** » 23 Apr 2014, 20:52

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.

citronut · Unread post by **citronut** » 24 Apr 2014, 08:14

masterofinsanity wrote:
citronut wrote:
although the MOT tester can only fail a tyre for cracking if they can see the canvas/cord
thats what tyrewall black paint is for aint it to hide the internals ? i'm kidding!

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

oldfruit · Unread post by **oldfruit** » 28 Apr 2014, 10:13

Thanks for all the advice. Off to Tyremaster tomorrow.
Peter

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