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Old 24th November 2019, 10:51   #15
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Originally Posted by Les4048 View Post
Surely a visual inspection of the tyres is what is required at the mot but if you’ve to touch them can you please enlighten me as to the reason
A number of reasons why they need to be touched if not obvious :

Checking of wheel bearings.
Checking for sidewall damage to include examination of cuts bulges.
Moving vehicle on to turn plates to check wheel contact to body on full lock (ATL).
Just to mention a few !
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