Are non E marked tyres road legal?
If you are offered these tyres you should note that: …they do not comply with ‘E’ marking standards for the U.K. market & because of this they are NOT a road legal tyre in the U.K.
Why must all tyres sold in the UK have an e mark?
The ‘E’ certifies that the tyre complies with the dimensional, performance and marking requirements of ECE Regulation 30. The ‘e’ certifies that the tyre complies with the dimensional, performance and marking requirements of Directive 92/23/EEC.
How do I know if my tyres are unroadworthy?
Small bars of rubber running across the grooves in between the tread – called tread wear indicators – tell you when the tyre is worn out. If the tread is worn down to these bars on any part of the tyre, it’s worn out, unroadworthy, and needs to be replaced.
What makes a tyre illegal UK?
In the UK, the tyre law states that the minimum tread depth is 1.6mm – so you should consider changing your tyres to around 3mm. However, if your tyres do fall below 1.6mm, these are then classed as illegal tyres.
Are slick Tyres road legal UK?
Slick tyres : Gear up for competition. Slick tyres are exclusively designed for competition. Use on road is strictly prohibited.
Are Off Road Tyres legal UK?
The modern rule is much simpler. If a tyre is bought from a reputable supplier and carries an E marking it meets the criteria for road use. It may handle horribly on tarmac, but it will be legal and pass an MOT. A tyre which meets these criteria and is offered for sale in the UK needs an E11 mark.
Are tyre stickers legal in UK?
An EU law means manufacturers will have to start fitting the colour-coded stickers – similar to those found on new fridges – in a bid to help drivers. They are compulsory and should be on every tyre.
What does TWI mean in tyres?
Tread Wear Indicator
On the side of the tyre are the letters TWI (Tread Wear Indicator). When the tyre’s tread depth is down to 1.6 mm (1/16 inch), the tread will be level in height with the tread wear indicators. Change to new tyres as soon as possible.
Are 7 year old tyres OK?
There is no definitive tyre age limit as to when you should replace your tyres but once your tyres reach 7-10 years old, you should keep a close eye on their condition and consider replacing them. Tyre ageing is commonly identified by small cracks, known as crazing, which appear in the tyre sidewall.
What is the new law on tyres?
On Monday February 1, a new law came into effect which means that tyres aged over 10-years-old cannot be used on the front steered axles of HGVs, buses, coaches or all single wheels fitted to a minibus (9 to 16 passenger seats).
Is it illegal to have old tyres?
It’s also worth remembering that although it’s not illegal to have tyres that are 10 years or older, if they have significant cracks in the sidewall, then they are considered to be illegal. Any damage such as cracks or bulges in the sidewall will result in an MOT failure.
Do tyres need to be e marked in the UK?
The MSA are currently saying that to sell a tyre in the UK it needs to be E marked, but not to use it. Certainly EU Regulations seem to back this up, but a lot depends on the exact wording of a very small piece of legislation that was passed in the last Parliament. It appears to be a case of it needing a test case to set precedent.
What do the numbers on the tyre serial numbers mean?
The first two of these digits indicate the production week (the range therefore spans from “01” to “53”). The last two digits stand for the year of production (e.g.: a tyre marked “DOT XXXXXXX2714” was manufactured in the 27th week of 2014).
Are e-marked tyres legal in the US?
As a result, a lot of tyres sold both here and in the US will have no e marking and just a DOT one. Of course, the speshul relationship working only in America’s favour once again as e-marked tyres are illegal to use in the US.
What information should I provide end-users about my tyres?
If you supply and distribute vehicles in the EU or UK you must provide end-users with information on the fuel efficiency, wet grip (where applicable) and external noise of the tyre that are offered before the sale of the vehicle. Visit the Tyre Industry Federation website for more guidance.