Tire problems often fail vehicle inspection.
Tire tread helps the tire grip the road surface, prevent skidding, and guide the vehicle. According to regulations, various tread pattern defects or other tire defects can cause a car to fail its vehicle inspection.
According to Circular 02/2023 amending and supplementing Circular 16/2021 on technical safety and environmental protection inspection of motor vehicles, tires on the two steering wheels with different tread patterns or uneven tread heights are considered a significant defect (MAD) and will therefore fail the inspection.
According to regulations on technical safety and environmental protection inspection of motor vehicles, the tire treads on both sides of the steering wheels must be of the same type, helping to prevent the vehicle from veering off course while in motion.
Vehicle inspection centers also advise that when tires have expired or are irreparably damaged, owners should replace both tires (front or rear) from the same manufacturer to ensure optimal vehicle performance and avoid failing the tire inspection.
Besides different tire tread patterns, according to vehicle inspection centers, during the inspection process, some common wheel-related faults include: structural and operational issues of the wheel (rim and disc not cracked or warped; smooth rotation) or the tire (tire specifications, wear, pressure).
Therefore, vehicle owners should regularly check for signs of tire damage and use steering tires from the same manufacturer to ensure vehicle safety during operation.
In particular, it's essential to use tires from the same manufacturer to ensure you don't fail the vehicle inspection.
