Non-e-marked ACB10s for road use?

[bertbert]

I have done a search and the body of opinion seemed to be that non-e-marked tyres (in this case formula ford ACB10s) should be legal to use on the road (provided they have sufficient tread).

Can anyone point to a definitive source for this opinion?

Thanks
Bert

[cptsideways]

Think they need to be compatible with "Construction & use regs" though there has been case law regards tyres marked "For Competition Use Only" where the tyres were deemed legal for road use.

Bit of a grey area TBH should an accident occur the insurance co will have lots of leverage not to pay out. Though from memory are'nt ACB10's road legal just not E marked???

[bertbert]

cptsideways said:

Think they need to be compatible with "Construction & use regs" though there has been case law regards tyres marked "For Competition Use Only" where the tyres were deemed legal for road use.

Bit of a grey area TBH should an accident occur the insurance co will have lots of leverage not to pay out. Though from memory are'nt ACB10's road legal just not E marked???

It's a tricky one re ACB10's. The "Caterham" ones are e-marked and have all the loading info etc. These are formula ford ones which have competition only and none of the load stuff.

Bert

[bleesh]

Mitsubishi Evos are imported into the country, and sold, with
Japanese fit Yokohama A-046 tyres, which are not e-marked.

Further you are unable to get replacement A-046, as Yokohama say
that they are not rated to be used in the UK climate - not rated
below 7 degrees centigrade.

So, it MUST be legal to drive on non-emarked tyres.........unless
you know different.

Steve

PS. If anyone wants some part worn A-046s, let me know

[andmole]

It's worth having a look at the MSA Blue Book, (or whatever it's called these days), as that lists tyres that are legal for road use. I seem to remember that the tyres mentioned so far were on the lists in the book. More importantly perhaps is the fact that I seem to remember that there was a list of competition tyres that WERE NOT legal for road use. Any competition license holder will have a copy, (anyone here?)

[Turbo5]

I am interested in this. I have Jap Bridgestone Potenza's RE-01R's on mine, superb tyres. I know they allow none e marked tyres when import cars are undergoing the ESVA test.

[BertBert]

just scanned my blue book, and I think it's not too helpful regarding this question. It has lists of 1A and 1B tyres, but that is not specifically connected with road legality. "ACB10 Sports" are in 1B. I know you can get e-marked and non-e-maredk ACB10s. The specifics re road use are they need to obey Con and Use and be road legal.

Bert

[flemke]

Turbo5 said:

I am interested in this. I have Jap Bridgestone Potenza's RE-01R's on mine, superb tyres. I know they allow none e marked tyres when import cars are undergoing the ESVA test.

Does ESVA cover tyres?