California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 2 - Department of the California Highway Patrol
Chapter 6.5 - Motor Carrier Safety
Article 8 - General Equipment Requirements
Section 1244 - Tires, Rims, and Wheels

Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 1244

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

All tires, rims, and wheels used on vehicles subject to these regulations shall comply with the requirements of Article 14, Chapter 4, of this title, beginning with Section 1080, and the following provisions:

(a) Aluminum Wheels. No aluminum alloy disc wheel demountable at the hub and manufactured on or before September 30, 1955, shall be used on the front or steering axle(s) of a motor vehicle or the leading vehicle of a vehicle combination.

(b) Spare Tires. Externally mounted spare tires shall be contained and supported by tire carriers or other means specifically designed for the purpose and secured to prevent accidental release of the tires.

(c) School Bus Tires and Rims. All tires and rims used on school buses shall comply with the following requirements:

(1) All tires on a school bus shall be of the same size, except as otherwise specified on the Federal data plate or label.

(2) All Type 1 school buses shall have dual tires on the rear axle.

(3) No tire shall be permitted inside a Type 1 school bus, nor shall any tire compartment project into the passenger compartment. Spare tires shall be secured to the vehicle and shall not be placed across a window, entrance, or any exit, or in any position that may endanger the occupants.

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 4-2-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 14).
2. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 4-16-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 16).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph filed 5-11-95 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 95, No. 19).

Note: Authority cited and Reference: Section 34508, Vehicle Code.

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