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Back-To-Basics: Tire Damage
I-CAR · August 27, 2024
Summary
This article highlights the critical importance of inspecting tires for damage during collision damage analysis, as tire condition directly impacts wheel alignments, ADAS calibrations, and overall vehicle safety. It outlines specific physical defects to look for and references Department of Transportation (DOT) safety standards regarding tread depth and structural integrity.
What to do on the job
Inspect all tires for cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and tread depth under 2/32" before performing wheel alignments, ADAS calibrations, or test drives.
How to use it
Use this document to justify tire replacement or further suspension/wheel analysis on estimates and supplements. It provides authoritative backing from I-CAR and the DOT (Title 49) that damaged tires must be addressed before performing safety-critical operations like wheel alignments and dynamic ADAS calibrations.
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