201General mass limits for wheels, axles and tyres

201 General mass limits for wheels, axles and tyres (1) Subject to subregulation (3), the mass limit for a wheel or an axle is the limit set by the manufacturer of the wheel or axle. (2) Subject to subregulation (4), the mass limit for a tyre is the greatest load capacity determined for the tyre by the manufacturer at a cold inflation pressure that is not more than— (a) 825 kilopascals for a radial ply tyre; or (b) 700 kilopascals for any other tyre. (3) The Secretary may specify a mass limit for a wheel or an axle if— (a) the manufacturer of the wheel or axle has not specified a maximum loaded mass for the wheel or axle; or (b) the manufacturer of the wheel or axle cannot be identified; or (c) the Secretary considers that the vehicle has been modified to the extent that the manufacturer's specification is no longer appropriate. (4) The Secretary may specify a mass limit for a tyre if— (a) the manufacturer of the tyre has not specified a load capacity; or (b) the manufacturer of the tyre cannot be identified; or (c) the Secretary considers that the vehicle has been modified to the extent that the manufacturer's specification is no longer appropriate.