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Tyres NCT failure question

  • 22-09-2017 1:25pm
    #1
    Doltanian
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭


    One of my front tyres is slightly worn and will fail the test and will need to be replaced. If the car was to fail the NCT on this alone would I have to pay the retest fee or would a worn tyre just be a visual inspection? I'm going to put a new tyre on as its only just one slightly worn as the tracking must be off. But I'd rather do it after the test if there is no extra fee.


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  • #2
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    Doltanian wrote: »
    One of my front tyres is slightly worn and will fail the test and will need to be replaced. If the car was to fail the NCT on this alone would I have to pay the retest fee or would a worn tyre just be a visual inspection? I'm going to put a new tyre on as its only just one slightly worn as the tracking must be off. But I'd rather do it after the test if there is no extra fee.

    A visual inspection is free,just change the tyre and bring it back, job done!


  • #3
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    A tyre fail is free re-test (unless for some reason it prevents the brake test or sumsuch).
    Some people would put the spare on for the test if they were in your situation.


  • #4
    Doltanian
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭Doltanian


    biko wrote: »
    A tyre fail is free re-test (unless for some reason it prevents the brake test or sumsuch).
    Some people would put the spare on for the test if they were in your situation.

    Don't have a spare, I have a can of gunge instead.


  • #5
    boardsuser1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭boardsuser1


    biko wrote: »
    A tyre fail is free re-test (unless for some reason it prevents the brake test or sumsuch).
    Some people would put the spare on for the test if they were in your situation.

    The problem in that case is i it's non directional, on the front at least, that isn't accepted by then, i tried and tested that :pac:


  • #6
    ION08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,525 ✭✭✭ION08


    If they only fail you on the worn tyre, it's a free visual re-test.

    Put it through and see how you get on!

    Best of luck.


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  • #7
    GM228
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,922 ✭✭✭GM228


    Cork Truck Driver wrote: »
    The problem in that case is i it's non directional, on the front at least, that isn't accepted by then, i tried and tested that :pac:

    There is no requirement to have directional tyres on the car.

    Perhaps you mean you put a radial on the front with cross-ply opposite or on the rear for example?

    With regards a re-test, for tyres a re-test is supposed to be done with the car lifted in the air so equipment is used and the test is not free (that's assuming it is done correctly - I've seen both ways used).


  • #8
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,616 ✭✭✭grogi


    GM228 wrote: »
    There is no requirement to have directional tyres on the car.

    Perhaps you mean you put a radial on the front with cross-ply opposite or on the rear for example?

    When is the last time you've seen cross-ply tyre?! I guess it is for one directional and one non-directional on the same axle...


  • #9
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,688 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    THere is a requirement where directional tyre is fitted that its actually fitted in the right direction. That may be what was being referred to.


  • #10
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,616 ✭✭✭grogi


    Doltanian wrote: »
    One of my front tyres is slightly worn and will fail the test and will need to be replaced. If the car was to fail the NCT on this alone would I have to pay the retest fee or would a worn tyre just be a visual inspection? I'm going to put a new tyre on as its only just one slightly worn as the tracking must be off. But I'd rather do it after the test if there is no extra fee.

    If you know it is on its last legs, just replace them. Both on the same axle. Will save you a trip to NCT centre.


  • #11
    GM228
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,922 ✭✭✭GM228


    grogi wrote: »
    When is the last time you've seen cross-ply tyre?!

    A long time ago!


    grogi wrote: »
    I guess it is for one directional and one non-directional on the same axle...

    No requirenent for such on the same axle, they just have to be the same size and aspect ratio.


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  • #12
    GM228
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,922 ✭✭✭GM228


    mickdw wrote: »
    THere is a requirement where directional tyre is fitted that its actually fitted in the right direction. That may be what was being referred to.

    The poster was referering to the spare wheel. A directional spare wheel would only be useful on two of the four wheels, hence why the spare wheel should never be a directional tyre.


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