PUSPAKOM changed its routine commercial-vehicle inspection procedure from 1 June 2025. The tyre requirement now applies a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm across the full tread surface, replacing the earlier criterion that referred to 75% of the tread area.
What the official notice says
In its 30 May 2025 media statement, PUSPAKOM said the improvement would strengthen tyre-safety assessment during routine inspections. The change is directly relevant to commercial vehicles going through PUSPAKOM inspection, but the inspection discipline is also useful for passenger-car fleets and workshop service processes.
This article is an operational checklist, not a substitute for PUSPAKOM’s current rules, vehicle-manufacturer requirements or professional inspection judgement.
A practical inspection checklist
1. Identify the tyre before measuring
- Record vehicle registration, axle and wheel position.
- Record tyre brand, pattern, size, load index and speed rating.
- Check that the fitted specification is suitable for the vehicle and position.
2. Measure across the full tread
- Take readings at the inner, centre and outer tread zones.
- Measure at more than one point around the circumference where condition is uncertain.
- Record the lowest observed reading; an average can hide a worn shoulder or localised defect.
3. Inspect condition, not only depth
- Look for cuts, cracks, bulges, exposed cords and impact damage.
- Check for irregular wear that may indicate pressure, alignment, suspension or load problems.
- Inspect valves and confirm pressure against the vehicle or fleet specification.
4. Photograph and document the recommendation
A tread-depth number without location or context is difficult to audit later. A useful record includes the wheel position, lowest measurement, visible condition, photograph, recommendation, approval and completed action. This is especially important where drivers, branches, workshops and fleet approvers are different parties.
5. Set the next action before the vehicle leaves
“Monitor” should include a date or mileage trigger. If replacement is required, record the reason and approved specification. If irregular wear is present, replacing the tyre without addressing the cause can repeat the cost.
The legal threshold is a boundary, not a maintenance plan. Fleets need an inspection rule that acts before safety, downtime or compliance becomes urgent.
Why tyre records matter to fleet cost
Fleet tyre expense can leak through premature replacement, missed rotation, inconsistent specifications, unrecorded damage and forgotten warranty evidence. A common inspection format creates visibility across vehicles and branches. It also gives procurement teams a better basis for comparing tyre life and service outcomes.
Where product standards fit
Tyre performance involves more than remaining tread depth. UN Regulation No. 117 covers tyre rolling sound, wet-grip adhesion and rolling resistance requirements. Workshops and fleets should use properly approved products, confirm the required fitment and follow applicable Malaysian rules.
Tyrestore’s recommended starting point
For a passenger-car fleet, begin with a controlled sample of vehicles. Capture identical inspection fields, agree who can approve replacement, and review the first month of findings. The purpose is not to create paperwork. It is to make every replacement explainable: what was fitted, where, why and what should happen next.