Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 280 - Department of Revenue
Chapter 30 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Subchapter 15 - Safety and Emissions
Part 4 - Rules, Regulations and Standards for the Inspection of Motorcycles, Motor Scooters and Other Motor-Driven Cycles
Section 280-RICR-30-15-4.23 - Tires Wheels and Rims
Universal Citation: 280 RI Code of Rules 30 15 4.23
Current through September 18, 2024
A. Tires, wheels and rims should be checked visually for loose wheel mountings and excessive wear or play in the wheel bearings. The tires should be measured with a tire depth gauge to determine if any of the major treads are less than 2/32nds of an inch. Check all parts of tires for broken beads, blowout patches, cuts over one inch or deep enough to see the cord or ply. Check the tire rims for any serious cracks or separations or dents or misalignment. Check for missing or loose spokes and for rim alignment or runout which should not exceed 1/4 inch.
B. Cause for rejection:
1. Any tire is cut so as to expose the tire
cords, ply or fabric, or which has a cut longer than one inch (1");
2. Any tire is worn to a point where less
than 2/32nds of an inch of the major tread remains;
3. Any tire has a blowout patch, bubble, bump
or blister;
4. There are missing or
broken wheel bolts, nuts or spokes or lugs;
5. There are broken or badly worn wheel
bearings; or
6. The runout exceeds
one quarter of an inch (1/4").
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