Inspect, repair and replace light vehicle tyres
URN: IMIVF02.1
Business Sectors (Suites): Vehicle Fitting
Developed by: IMI
Approved on:
2021
Overview
This standard is about inspecting light vehicle tyres to assess their condition and suitability for repair and carrying out necessary repair, replacement or refitting activities.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 select and use suitable personal protective equipment throughout all light vehicle tyre inspection, repair and replacement activities
P2 use suitable sources of technical information to support your inspection, repair and replacement of light vehicle tyres
P3 work in a way which minimises the risk of damage to the vehicle and its systems
P4 confirm that all the tools and equipment required are safe prior to use
P5 ensure your inspection techniques are sufficiently in depth to identify the severity of all tyre and wheel defects
P6 conduct all inspection, repair and replacement activities following:
P6.1 manufacturers’ instructionsP6.2 your workplace proceduresP6.3 health and safety requirementsP6.4 the current industry standard for tyre repairP6.5 tyre labelling legislationP7 carry out all inspection, repair and replacement activities using:P7.1 suitable tools and equipmentP7.2 the correct inspection techniquesP7.3 the correct type, size and construction of tyreP8 clearly identify and record the cause of any tyre, valve or wheel faults following workplace proceduresP9 make clear and accurate recommendations for further action to the relevant person(s) when necessaryP10 ensure that replaced and refitted light vehicle tyres and valves are correctly fitted and balanced and conform to legal requirements prior to releasing the vehicle to the customerP11 ensure that all work carried out conforms to any legal requirements prior to releasing the vehicle to the customerP12 dispose of removed components safely to meet current legal and your workplace requirementsP13 complete all activities within the agreed timescaleP14 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion and any additional faults identified to the relevant person(s)
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
Legislative and organisational requirements and procedures
K1 the current health and safety legislation and workplace procedures relevant to workshop practices and personal and vehicle protection
K2 the current legal requirements for light vehicle tyres and their repair or replacement
K3 tyre labelling legislation
K4 how to isolate scrapped tyres and dispose of waste materials in your workplace
K5 the importance of disposing of waste safely and the consequences of not doing so to others and the environment
K6 the importance of selecting, using and maintaining the appropriate personal protective equipment when inspecting, repairing and replacing high performance light vehicle tyres
K7 the agreed work specification
K8 your workplace procedures for:
K8.1 the referral of problemsK8.2 reporting of delays to the completion of workK8.3 personal protectionK8.4 ensuring vehicle is safe to work uponK9 the requirements for protecting the vehicle and contents from damage before, during and after removing and replacing wheelsK10 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progressK11 the relationship between time and costK12 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s)
Tools and equipmentK13 how to select, prepare and use the tools and equipment necessary for inspecting, repairing, replacing and refitting high performance light vehicle tyresK14 ensure correct calibration (self/third party) of tools and equipment
MaterialsK15 the types of tyre repair materials available (i.e. rubber only plug patch unit and rubber only patch and filler material)K16 the repair material manufacturer’s instructions for the application of repair materials for the type(s) of tyres on which you are working
Tyre inspection, removal, repair and replacementK17 how to find and use suitable sources of information for the tyres on which you are workingK18 the purpose, function and construction of light vehicle tyres *K19 the types and functions of tyre pressure monitoring systemsK20 the types of valves used in *light vehicle tyres and their installation techniques including TPMS where fittedK21 how run flat tyres functionK22 the common faults associated with light vehicle tyres and their causesK23 the manufacturer’s recommendations on the ‘reparability’ of their tyresK24 what a tyre inspection should coverK25 the inspection techniques associated with light vehicle tyres and how to conduct themK26 the importance of taking accurate measurements and ensuring any adjustments are within acceptable tolerances for the vehicleK27 the importance of basing your decision to replace or repair tyres upon the results of your inspection *K28 how to remove, repair, replace and refit *light vehicle tyres, wheels and valvesK29 the characteristics of ultra tyres and how they are fittedK30 the importance of checking the safety and operation of equipment prior to useK31 how to work safely avoiding injury to yourself, others and damage to wheels when removing and refitting *light vehicle tyres *K32 the potential risks associated with aged tyres
Scope/range
1. Light vehicle tyres include:
1.1. radial1.2. cross ply1.3. bias belted1.4. run flat1.5. partial run flat1.6. self sealing1.7. sound absorbing1.8. manufacturer specific1.9. those with a W, Y or ZR rating1.10. those having an aspect ratio of 50% or below1.11. directional, asymmetric and Ultra High Performance tyres (UHP)
2. Tools and equipment includes:2.1. lifting and supporting equipment2.2. wheel/tyre removal and refitting equipment2.3. measuring equipment, to include electronic measuring devices2.4. tyre inflation equipment, including alternative gases2.5. bead blaster/Cheetah2.6. wheel balancing equipment2.7. specialist equipment for tyre removal2.8. tyre repair tools2.9. Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
3. Inspection includes:3.1. wheel and fixings3.2. tyres3.3. valves
4. Inspection techniques include:4.1. visual4.2. measurements of tread depth4.3. tyre pressures4.4. balance4.5. electronic
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
This section contains examples and explanations of some of the terms used but does not form part of the standard.
Agreed timescales
Examples include job times set by your company or agreed with a specific customer.
Light vehicle tyres
These can be from light vehicles, light commercials, trailers and caravans.
Sources of information
Examples include: vehicle and tyre manufacturer’s publications, Government publications, company documentation, BSI publications.
Wheel fixings
These include spigot mountings, tyre retainers, locking wheel nut indicators.
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
3
Indicative Review Date
2024
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
IMI
Original URN
VF02
Relevant Occupations
Vehicle Fitters, Vehicle Fitting Operations (Automotive)
SOC Code
8145
Keywords
Inspect; repair; replace; light; vehicle; tyres;