Haw. Code R. § 19-133.2-29 - Inspection of tires
(a) Tires shall be
inspected for wear, damage, proper size, type, and tread
configuration.
(b) No certificate
of inspection shall be issued if any of the following occurs:
(1) A tire is worn so that less than
2/32-inch tread remains when measured in any two adjacent major grooves or the
tread wear indicators in any two adjacent major grooves are level with the
tread surface (minimum tread depth for motorcycle tires is
1/32-inch);
(2) A tire has bumps,
bulges, cuts, snags, knots indicating partial failure or structure separation,
cracks in excess of one inch in any direction and deep enough to expose the
cords, tire aging and degradation are evidenced by many cracks on the side wall
and the tire is more than ten years old, or is regrooved or recut below
original depth. A tire which is specifically designed and marked for regrooving
shall not be grounds for a refusal to issue a certificate if it is regrooved or
recut below original depth; provided that the tire does not suffer from any of
the other foregoing defects;
(3)
Tires of different sizes or types (bias ply and radial) are mix mounted on the
same axle, disregarding brand name or tread design;
(4) A tire has a load capacity rating less
than that recommended by the vehicle manufacturer or less than one half of the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the axle on which it is mounted, or can rub
or touch other parts of the vehicle when operated;
(5) A tire does not display the " DOT" symbol
on the sidewall, is marked or manufactured " For Farm Use Only", " Off-Highway
Use only", " For Racing Use only", or other nonpublic road use;
(6) A tire is not marked with the standard
automotive size designation, does not have highway-type design treads, or the
tire tread is equipped with metal studs;
(7) A tire is mounted on a rim of a size
other than what is recommended by the tire manufacturer. The burden of proof is
on the vehicle owner; and
(8) A
tire has severe sidewall cracking that exposes chord fabric; a tire with severe
sidewall cracking should be failed even without chord exposure, if it is over
10 years of age.
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