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If a CMV has a defective tire, may the driver remove the defective tire from the axle and drive with three tires on an axle instead of four?

Section § 393.75: Tires.

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: If a CMV has a defective tire, may the driver remove the defective tire from the axle and drive with three tires on an axle instead of four?

Guidance: Yes, provided the weight on all of the remaining tires does not exceed the maximum allowed under § 393.75(g).

Regulatory Topic: Removal of defective tire from set of dual tires
Effective Date: Sunday, May 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997