New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 3200 - OFFICIAL MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Part Saf-C 3244 - STREET RODS
Section Saf-C 3244.16 - Tire and Wheels
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 3244.16
Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
(a) A street rod shall be rejected if a tire has:
(1) A fabric
break;
(2) A cut, break or weather
crack which is:
a. In excess of one inch in
any direction as measured on the outside of the tire; or
b. Deep enough to reach the body
cords;
(3) Temporary
repairs made with blowout patches or boots;
(4) Any bumps, bulges or knots related to
separation or partial failure of the tire structure;
(5) Any portion of the ply or cord structure
exposed through the tread; or
(6) A
portion of the tread completely worn, which is of sufficient size to affect the
traction and stopping ability of the tire.
(b) A street rod shall be rejected if the tread depth measured in a major tread groove nearest the center of the tire is less than 2/32 inch.
(c) Pursuant to RSA 266:47, a street rod shall be rejected if it is equipped with one or more regrooved tires.
(d) A street rod shall be rejected if:
(1) Radial and bi-ply tires are on the same
axle;
(2) Different tire sizes are
on the same axle, except for U.S. and metric sizes of compatible construction,
dimensions and load capacity;
(3)
Tires are marked "for farm use only", "off highway use only" or "racing
only";
(4) Wheel bolts, studs or
lugs are loose, missing or damaged; or
(5) Any portion of the wheel is bent,
cracked, re-welded, damaged or has elongated bolt holes that affects the safe
operation of the street rod.
(See Revision Notes at chapter heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07
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