Inspection with DR's

[redrocket16]

What does everyone do for a year or so old DR's which wouldn't pass inspection? Do ya'll have a 2nd set of wheels/tires for the rear to pass the inspection and then go back to the radials or does most everyone know a shop in the area which will overlook it?
Tires are a huge safety thing which I understand if a shop would not overlook that versus an off-road mid pipe but I don't have a 2nd set of tires to slap onto the Cobra at the moment. I could ask a buddy to lend me his rears for the inspection but hes 2+ hours away and I'm sure he would be willing, but thats alot of gas and hassle for it.

 

[redrocket16]

Still lookin for advice. I know alot of ppl have DRs out there in SVTP land

 

[roy_1031]

Do they not pass because the tread depth is low or because they're a DR tire?

 

[redrocket16]

Do they not pass because the tread depth is low or because they're a DR tire?

Tread depth

 

[Comp281]

I have the stock wheels/tires and a set of 18" AFS that are usually on the car. I have the BFG DR's out back and they don't even want to pass them when they are brand new even though they are dot approved. So I put the put the stock set on for inspection.

 

[BBCOBRA]

Mine passes no problem but it also still has some tread in the middle. Nitto 555r's.

 

[redrocket16]

Mine passes no problem but it also still has some tread in the middle. Nitto 555r's.

Mine are 555r's as well. I have had them for 2 years but just street use with about 3-4k on them. Not quite what everyone gets milage wise out of the tires.

 

[TX03DSG]

I run n555R and they never give me any trouble. They also don't ask about o/r x either, but I'm in a non-emission county! epper:

 

[redrocket16]

I run n555R and they never give me any trouble. They also don't ask about o/r x either, but I'm in a non-emission county! epper:

I actually got it done today. The place I took it to couldn't drive a manual trans so that lets ya know all you need. My lights, horn and windshield wipers work well though

I will be getting new tires within a year's time probably but they are not bad enough to warrant getting new tires now along with not driving the car but 1-2k miles per year.

 

[canadianbullitt]

Put on new tires. You gotta pay to play. If it wouldnt pass inspection then you need tires.

 

[03' White Snake]

I have the stock wheels/tires and a set of 18" AFS that are usually on the car. I have the BFG DR's out back and they don't even want to pass them when they are brand new even though they are dot approved. So I put the put the stock set on for inspection.

Same Here. I tried on my DR to get a sticker when they were brand new and they were giving me a hard time. I run BFG Rivals now on the street and have my DR's for the track.

 

[redrocket16]

Put on new tires. You gotta pay to play. If it wouldnt pass inspection then you need tires.

I've definitely paid to play with this car which is why I didn't want to replace the tires just yet. I know they are getting lower however the wear bars are still showing life in the tires so I know I have more time with them. I am starting to price tires I just can't find a set in a larger size non DR that I would want.

So far I am considering going KDW's however it looks like they may be discontinuing the larger sizes.

 

[stangfreak]

I never had a problem with this and I live in ny where inspection is crazy strict