QR Codes, RFID To Verify Retreaded Tyre Safety - MOT

Treaded tires are a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to new tires and are commonly used in Malaysia. However, due to concerns about safety and durability, authorities are considering stricter verification measures.

The Transport Ministry is exploring the use of RFID and QR codes to verify that retreaded tires meet the necessary safety standards. This initiative aims to improve road safety by ensuring that retreaded tires comply with strict quality standards before being used on public roads.

“Ensuring verification of tyre construction and testing activities is vital to guarantee adherence to enforced standards. This is crucial in reducing the risk of tyre failures, particularly blowouts, which could endanger road users,” Transport Minister Anthony Loke said in a NST report.


“In this context, the ministry, in collaboration with the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros), will investigate more effective ways to address the issue of non-compliant retreaded tyres. This includes implementing physical proof, such as tyre stamping, or integrating technology through QR codes or RFID tagging to authenticate and confirm compliance with tyre standards,” Loke added.

According to the minister, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) enforces three mandatory standards for retreaded tires: the United Nations (UN) Regulation R108 on retreaded pneumatic tires, UN Regulation R109 on retreaded pneumatic tires for commercial vehicles, and the Malaysian Standard (MS) 224, which specifies the retreading of pneumatic rubber tires for both passenger and commercial vehicles.


“The use of retreaded tyres that do not meet mandatory standards is prohibited for road users, as their structural integrity has not been verified, and proper testing procedures have not been carried out. Retreaded tyres that comply with the standards have undergone durability and performance testing, proving them to be safe for road use,” Loke said.