Tire System Flashcards
Inflation
° Inflation is according to the manufacturers specs. I will check this by using an air tire gauge
Condition
° Sidewalls and treads are not cracked, cut, have bumps, bulges or have damage that expose tire plies
° Steer tires cannot be re-treaded, re-capped, or re-grooved
° All tires are the same radial size
Depth
° Tread depth on the steer axle is no less than 4/32 of an inch. 2/32 of an inch on drive & trailer axles. I will check this by using a tire tread depth gauge
° Treads are evenly worn, not cut, or cracked
Air Valves Stems
° Are all accessible, not missing, broken, or damaged
° Cap is not missing and tight
Rim
° Securely mounted, not damaged, not cracked, not bent
° no illegal welds
° No rust trails wich indicate looseness
Studs And Bolts Holes
° Studs are securely mounted, not missing, not broken, not loose
° Bolts holes are not out of round ( elongated)
Lug Nuts
° All lug nuts are present, not loose, and tight
° no shiny threads or rust trails wich indicate looseness