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[JPALCOVER]

Just failed.
Theres a new requirement been introduced this year to be aware of. Both tyres fitted to the same axle have to be the same make and speed rating so the tyres I had on last year which were ok then are not ok now!

Amazed that a requirement that has been enforced for over 40 years in "safe-driving countries" was not enforced until this year in Spain!

 

[alcanadakid]

Amazed that a requirement that has been enforced for over 40 years in "safe-driving countries" was not enforced until this year in Spain!

I may be wrong but I don’t think it is a requirement in the UK

 

[Disorderly]

I may be wrong but I don’t think it is a requirement in the UK

If it isn’t, it jolly well should be. I’ve competed in various forms of motorsport over the years and anything other than a full set of matching tyres, with decent similar tread, is asking for serious trouble. The difference in grip levels and braking distances from one tyre type to another can be staggering, seriously exacerbated by differing tread depths, particularly in the wet.

If you look at the weight of a car, and the forces acting upon it, each tyre actually only has a relatively tiny contact patch.....absolutely not worth taking chances with.

 

[JPALCOVER]

If it isn’t, it jolly well should be. I’ve competed in various forms of motorsport over the years and anything other than a full set of matching tyres, with decent similar tread, is asking for serious trouble. The difference in grip levels and braking distances from one tyre type to another can be staggering, seriously exacerbated by differing tread depths, particularly in the wet.

If you look at the weight of a car, and the forces acting upon it, each tyre actually only has a relatively tiny contact patch.....absolutely not worth taking chances with.

Hear, hear! If it is not compulsory in the UK, the birthplace of Formula One and the home of most F1 teams, I just cannot understand why!

 

[Julian Simms]

Good evening,

Google will reveal all.

To save you time, it has been obligatory for years, and according to a Spanish friend, in Spain as well.

 

[fil6699]

Good evening,

Google will reveal all.

To save you time, it has been obligatory for years, and according to a Spanish friend, in Spain as well.

i can confirm this has been the case here for years I think just lucky not toget spotted in the past

 

[alcanadakid]

Whilst not being pedantic, the UK Gov website gives instructions for MOT testing and the only restriction is that cross ply and radial tyres must not be mixed on the same axle.

Mixing of other tyres is allowed.Even standard and runflat tyres are allowed on the same axle, although it is not recommended.There is no mention of mixing tyre makes or speed rating.


I am not disputing the wisdom of using the same tyres on the same axle, just pointing out the legal position

 

[Disorderly]

Whilst not being pedantic, the UK Gov website gives instructions for MOT testing and the only restriction is that cross ply and radial tyres must not be mixed on the same axle.

Mixing of other tyres is allowed.Even standard and runflat tyres are allowed on the same axle, although it is not recommended.There is no mention of mixing tyre makes or speed rating.


I am not disputing the wisdom of using the same tyres on the same axle, just pointing out the legal position

I must admit that was exactly as I understood it. But lax if you ask me!

 

[fil6699]

Whilst not being pedantic, the UK Gov website gives instructions for MOT testing and the only restriction is that cross ply and radial tyres must not be mixed on the same axle.

Mixing of other tyres is allowed.Even standard and runflat tyres are allowed on the same axle, although it is not recommended.There is no mention of mixing tyre makes or speed rating.


I am not disputing the wisdom of using the same tyres on the same axle, just pointing out the legal position

MOT in the UK is done by many independent local garages
ITV here can only be obtained at the Government testing stations only 4 on the entire Island . think that explains everything

 

[JPALCOVER]

Whilst not being pedantic, the UK Gov website gives instructions for MOT testing and the only restriction is that cross ply and radial tyres must not be mixed on the same axle.

Mixing of other tyres is allowed.Even standard and runflat tyres are allowed on the same axle, although it is not recommended.There is no mention of mixing tyre makes or speed rating.


I am not disputing the wisdom of using the same tyres on the same axle, just pointing out the legal position

Does this mean it is "legal" to fit one "summer tyre" and one "winter/snow tyre" on the same axle? I'd love to see the result of the braking test (performed as part of the "technical inspection procedure) in that case! Especially on cars not fitted with ABS (but that "option" is now standard on most cars, I suppose).

 

[alcanadakid]

MOT in the UK is done by many independent local garages
ITV here can only be obtained at the Government testing stations only 4 on the entire Island . think that explains everything

The independent garages have to work to the Government regulations.

 

[alcanadakid]

Does this mean it is "legal" to fit one "summer tyre" and one "winter/snow tyre" on the same axle? I'd love to see the result of the braking test (performed as part of the "technical inspection procedure) in that case! Especially on cars not fitted with ABS (but that "option" is now standard on most cars, I suppose).

The only restriction is mixing radial and cross ply tyres and therefore according to the regulations it would be legal to mix the tyres on one axle, but the car would have to comply with the braking requirements, which could result in a failure if they caused a negative effect.

 

[mike_dublin]

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.co...3/itv-appointents-available-majorca-2020.html

There are no more appointments for Technical Inspection of Vehicles, or ITVs available in Majorca until the end of January, according to Consell de Mallorca Spokesperson, Llorenç Galmés ...

see full article on the MDB website