Inspect, repair and replace light vehicle tyres

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.

P6.1 manufacturers’ instructions 

P6.2 your workplace procedures 

P6.3 health and safety requirements 

P6.4 the current industry standard for tyre repair 

P6.5 tyre labelling legislation

P7 carry out all inspection, repair and replacement activities using: 

P7.1 suitable tools and equipment 

P7.2 the correct inspection techniques 

P7.3 the correct type, size and construction of tyre 

P8 clearly identify and record the cause of any tyre, valve or wheel faults following workplace procedures 

P9 make clear and accurate recommendations for further action to the relevant person(s) when necessary 

P10 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 customer 

P11 ensure that all work carried out conforms to any legal requirements prior to releasing the vehicle to the customer 

P12 dispose of removed components safely to meet current legal and your workplace requirements 

P13 complete all activities within the agreed timescale 

P14 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion and any additional faults identified to the relevant person(s) 

​Legislative and organisational requirements and procedures

K8.1 the referral of problems 

K8.2 reporting of delays to the completion of work 

K8.3 personal protection 

K8.4 ensuring vehicle is safe to work upon

K9 the requirements for protecting the vehicle and contents from damage before, during and after removing and replacing wheels 

K10 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress 

K11 the relationship between time and cost 

K12 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s) 

Tools and equipment

K13 how to select, prepare and use the tools and equipment necessary for inspecting, repairing, replacing and refitting high performance light vehicle tyres

K14 ensure correct calibration (self/third party) of tools and equipment

Materials

K15 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 replacement

K17 how to find and use suitable sources of information for the tyres on which you are working 

K18 the purpose, function and construction of light vehicle tyres *

K19 the types and functions of tyre pressure monitoring systems 

K20 the types of valves used in *light vehicle tyres and their installation techniques including TPMS where fitted 

K21 how run flat tyres function 

K22 the common faults associated with light vehicle tyres and their causes 

K23 the manufacturer’s recommendations on the ‘reparability’ of their tyres 

K24 what a tyre inspection should cover 

K25 the inspection techniques associated with light vehicle tyres and how to conduct them 

K26 the importance of taking accurate measurements and ensuring any adjustments are within acceptable tolerances for the vehicle 

K27 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 valves 

K29 the characteristics of ultra tyres and how they are fitted 

K30 the importance of checking the safety and operation of equipment prior to use 

K31 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

​1. Light vehicle tyres include: 

1.1. radial 

1.2. cross ply 

1.3. bias belted 

1.4. run flat

1.5. partial run flat

1.6. self sealing

1.7. sound absorbing

1.8. manufacturer specific

1.9. those with a W, Y or ZR rating

1.10. those having an aspect ratio of 50% or below

1.11. directional, asymmetric and Ultra High Performance tyres (UHP)

2. Tools and equipment includes:

2.1. lifting and supporting equipment 

2.2. wheel/tyre removal and refitting equipment 

2.3. measuring equipment, to include electronic measuring devices

2.4. tyre inflation equipment, including alternative gases

2.5. bead blaster/Cheetah

2.6. wheel balancing equipment 

2.7. specialist equipment for tyre removal 

2.8. tyre repair tools 

2.9. Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)

3. Inspection includes:

3.1. wheel and fixings

3.2. tyres 

3.3. valves

4. Inspection techniques include:

4.1. visual 

4.2. measurements of tread depth 

4.3. tyre pressures 

4.4. balance 

4.5. electronic

​This section contains examples and explanations of some of the terms used but does not form part of the standard.