TM 9-2610-200-14
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SECTION V. GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE (Con't)
2-45. INSPECTION OF REPAIRED OR RETREADED TIRES (Con't).
c. OTHER DEFECTS.
(1)
Sidewall Separation: Separation of tread from sidewall along the circumference more
than 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) into joint.
(2)
Sidewall Cracks: Exposed cords or sidewall cracks extending to the cord body.
(3)
Tread Craters: Any visible evidence of craters or voids.
(4)
Bulges: Bulges that are indications of ply or tread separations, improper repairs, or
improper molding techniques.
(5)
Buckles: Buckles or creases inside tire surface.
(6)
Open Splice: Open splices in retread area.
(7)
Open Liner Splice: Open liner splice in tubeless tires that expose ply fabric.
(8)
Nail Holes: Nail holes and cuts not repaired or improperly repaired as indicated by
dimples, buckles, or separation of patch.
(9)
Damaged Plies: Any visible evidence of cuts and loose or damaged plies or cords.
(10)
Foreign Material: Foreign material cured into inside or outside surface of tire.
(11)
Damaged Beads: Exposed or damaged bead wires.
(12)
Damaged Chafer Strip: Damaged or missing bead chafer strip on tubeless tires.
(13)
Bead Kinks: Bead kinks horizontally or vertically more than:
(a) 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) -passenger car tires
(b) 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) -light truck tires
(c) 1/4 inch (6.2 mm) -truck, bus, or trailer tires
(14)
Off Register Treads: Lug tread pattern off register more than:
(a) 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) -tire rim size 8.55 or less
(b) 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) -tire rim size over 8.55
(15)
Tread Design Rounding: Any evidence of imperfectly formed tread elements or
rounded lug edges.
(16)
Mold Misalignment: Tire halves in misalignment by more than:
(a) 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) -tire rim size 8.55 or less
(b) 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) -tire rim size over 8.55
(17)
Obvious Physical Defects: Defects such as cuts, flat surfaces, or other distortions of the
tire that could affect tire performance or safety.
