This SAE information report covers the basic guidelines concerning off-road tire conditions that warrant replacement, removal, or repair. This material can assist the tire user in establishing specific written procedures for each job site.

The purpose of this SAE document is to provide guidelines for construction, mining, and industrial operations in the development of site specific plans to identify conditions that warrant replacement, removal, or repair of off-road tires. These guidelines will also assist tire users in extending the useable life of tires.