Does this look safe/serviceable?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by road_runner, Sep 26, 2012.

  1. TruckerSue

    TruckerSue Light Load Member

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    Just run it through one of the inspection/weigh stations in Texas and see if they like it or not......
     
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  3. wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    That tire would not pass a DOT inspection anywhere on the truck. If it was on my tractor I wouldn't drive it. On a trailer I might deliver the load and write it up depending on the situation. If I picked up a loaded trailer at a customer with a flat spot that looked like that I might run with it to save the company some money and write it up after delivery. If the entire tire is worn like that I probably get it replaced enroute. If I had to load the trailer myself it gets replaced beforehand.
     
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  4. 58Skylane

    58Skylane Medium Load Member

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    Really?? I can't believe you have to come to a forum to ask this question! What do the other tires look like? If about the same, park it till they are replaced!

    It's your CDL, your driving/safety record, your life and I'm sure you have a family to go home to at the end of the day, right? Not to mention that I'm sure you don't want to hurt anybody else on the highways if something were to go wrong.
     
  5. DirtyBob

    DirtyBob Road Train Member

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    Tire violations carry some of the highest points for CSA. If they're not legal, get them replaced.
     
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  6. jpracer1

    jpracer1 Medium Load Member

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    csa points for you and the company for the price of a tire?not worth it,company needs to start looking at the big picture and yes i wouldt not drive it,it's your license
     
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