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Tyres??

Posted: 09 Jan 2010, 14:50
by xander77
Do tyres have to say for road use? or not for road use? how do I tell if they are road legal?
Thanks
Jack

Re: Tyres??

Posted: 09 Jan 2010, 18:29
by reeves
most if not all have an (E) mark on it

the 'E' is in a circle

if it says ' not for road use ' its a £60 fine and 2 points i beleive

Re: Tyres??

Posted: 09 Jan 2010, 18:52
by xander77
Hi thats what I am wondering as there is no markings saying "not for road use" or for off road use only" so how do you know?
Thanks Jack

Re: Tyres??

Posted: 09 Jan 2010, 18:54
by reeves
it must have a circled 'E' on it

normally it says E 14 on it

Re: Tyres??

Posted: 10 Jan 2010, 12:01
by sherpatensing
I was told 'M S T' on the sidewall denotes 'multi service tyre' and these are legal for road use.

Re: Tyres??

Posted: 10 Jan 2010, 15:57
by reeves
if you need more help send me an email address via PM and ill take some piccies of what to look for and whats right and wrong!