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NCT

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  • 16-07-2008 4:47pm
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    mosfo
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭


    just had my nct. went well enough but they say i have to replace a tyre which is bald on the inside. when i go back for the recheck will they inspect all five tyres again or can i just stick the spare on?
    thx


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    old boy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,658 ✭✭✭old boy


    just replace the wheel, why not replace the tyre, also you need the tracking done, tyres do not wear for no reason, all they will do is a visual, of what failed, no retest fee


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Prob better off in Motors.

    You should replace the actual wheel imo unless you are planning to use the spare forthwith and buy a new spare.


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    dudara
    Registered Users Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    Indeed. Moved to Motors

    dudara


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    #5
    mosfo
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭mosfo


    thx for move & answers


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    Gregor Samsa
    Registered Users Posts: 9,026 ✭✭✭Gregor Samsa


    mosfo wrote: »
    just had my nct. went well enough but they say i have to replace a tyre which is bald on the inside. i go back for the recheck will they inspect all five tyres again or can i just stick the spare on?

    I'd be more concerned about driving on a half bald tyre than passing the NCT. Those things aren't for show, they actually keep you on the road. Why not just get it replaced?


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    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    mosfo wrote: »
    just had my nct. went well enough but they say i have to replace a tyre which is bald on the inside. when i go back for the recheck will they inspect all five tyres again or can i just stick the spare on?
    thx

    It's likely they will check all tyres, including the spare. If your tyres are wearing on the inside, then the tracking could be off, though if it's off by much you should have failed that test. You should replace the two front tyres (keep them matched) and then get the re-check.


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    Dirty_Diesel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 160 ✭✭Dirty_Diesel


    You dont need to have a spare wheel for the NCT, but if you do it must be road legal. You could get away with fitting the spare, but why would you want to drive around with a bald tyre? Get it replaced and get the tracking done.


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    Cosmo K
    Registered Users Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Cosmo K


    It's likely they will check all tyres, including the spare. If your tyres are wearing on the inside, then the tracking could be off, though if it's off by much you should have failed that test. You should replace the two front tyres (keep them matched) and then get the re-check

    Spare Tyre is not part of the test, you are not required to acually have one, except taxis and hackneys.

    You only have to replace the worn tyre to pass the Re-Test, but it is a good idea to have the tracking checked.


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