DStricter rules around the control of tire wear will be put in place from December 1 during the technical inspection of motor vehicles in Flanders. These measurements will concern both tire wear and the maximum speed at which vehicles can travel with these tires.
On current tires, a wear indicator, represented by a cube located in the main groove, indicates when a tire needs to be replaced. If this cube is flush with the top of the tread, the car will be rejected with a red card valid for 15 days. The vehicle may be driven during this period, but the defect must be corrected and the vehicle must be inspected again no later than two months after the refusal.
Driving ban
If the tread is below the wear indicator, showing that the depth of the tire groove is less than 1.6 millimeters, the car will receive a red card with a driving ban until the tire is corrected. issue. In the event of a driving ban, the driver is only allowed to travel the shortest route between the inspection center, the place of repair and his place of residence.
The new rules also indicate that the tire speed index will be set at a maximum of 160 km/h, even if the vehicle can travel at a higher speed. The speed index determines the maximum authorized speed for a vehicle equipped with these tires. Until today, the tire speed index always had to be equal to the maximum speed of the vehicle, as mentioned on the certificate of conformity.
Finally, electronic marking indicating whether the tire complies with European safety standards will be mandatory for all vehicles registered for the first time after January 1, 2004.
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