Massachusetts Vehicle Check - Mass08 Management Module ...

Non-Commercial
2. For tires without tread wear indicators, a measurement taken with tread depth gauge
that reveals 2/32 inch or less of tread depth in any original tread groove.
3. For tires with tread depth indicators, the tire is worn so that any tread wear
indicator contacts the road.
4. Studded tires between May 1 and November 1, unless approved by the Registrar.
5. Restricted markings indicating usage limited to any condition other than
permanent highway use.
6. Unmatched tires, specifically radial ply tire(s) on the same axle with non radial
tire(s) and radial tire(s) on the front axle with non-radial tire(s) on the rear axle.
The one exception is for vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, which may have
radial and non-radial tires on any axle provided they are not intermixed on the
same axle.
7. Different tire size on the same axle (tire size may be different between front and
rear axles if the manufacturer made the vehicle this way.)
8. Temporary spare tires are mounted.
B. Wheels, Wheel Bolts, Nuts or Lugs.
1. Any part of any mounted wheel is bent, cracked, re-welded, damaged or has
elongated bolt holes which may affect safe operation of the vehicle.
2. Wheel bolts, nuts, studs or lugs (if visible) are loose, missing, damaged or are not
compatible for use with the wheel design.
Massachusetts Vehicle Check
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