One of the biggest problems in tire appearance reviews is a record that says only "tires normal." The same tire may show different wear and sidewall conditions when used at different wheel positions. Before shipment, record each tire by wheel position and list abnormalities separately so the next person can identify the specific tire and issue from the record.
This article explains review and handover methods in the order of left front, right front, left rear, right rear, and spare tire. It is intended to help inspection and logistics leads at Bolivia importers organize internal work. Where tire condition relates to local road-use requirements, follow current rules from the competent authority and professional advice.
Record Tread and Sidewall Condition for Each Wheel Position
Before reviewing, establish the vehicle's identity and tire configuration, then inspect each wheel position. Check the tread for depth, evenness of wear, cuts, and embedded objects. Check the sidewalls for bulges, cracks, and scuffs. Record the wheel position and observation time for each tire. Do not combine all four tires into one general statement.
If two checks of the same wheel position produce different results, retain both records side by side, then check whether the tire was replaced, air was added, or the vehicle was moved between checks. Do not guess at unexplained changes. Return them to the stage where they were identified for additional explanation.
List conditions that may affect use, such as bulges and cracks, on separate lines with the wheel position, time first identified, and corresponding photos. Have a role qualified to make that judgment assess whether use is affected. Do not independently write "safe to continue using."
Tire Appearance Review Form and Stop Conditions
| Aspect Requiring Verification | Standard for Advancing | Circumstance That Halts Progress | Owning Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire condition form | The form records tread and sidewall condition for each wheel position | Return for additional entries if wheel positions or photos are missing | Pre-shipment inspection lead |
| Wheel-position photos | Photos include vehicle identity and match the wheel positions in the form | Stop citing photos if their wheel positions do not match the form | Vehicle condition reviewer |
| Abnormal tire list | The list separately identifies the observation, wheel position, and discovery time | Return for separate listing if abnormalities have been folded into a normal-condition conclusion | Pre-shipment inspection lead |
| Tire release sign-off | Sign-off states how abnormalities were addressed and its applicable scope | Hold if the sign-off does not cover every wheel position | Shipment approver |
Use the same wheel-position identifiers in the tire condition form, wheel-position photos, and abnormal tire list. The inspector completes the form, the reviewer matches photos by identifier, and the approver releases only vehicles whose abnormal items have a clearly documented resolution. If a record differs from the actual vehicle, stop citing it and return it to the inspection stage.
Use the same wheel-position identifiers for the pre-shipment recheck, comparing only the two results for the same position. Record the spare tire and any temporarily installed tires as well. Do not skip them because they are rarely used.
How to List and Track Abnormal Tires Separately
If you find a bulge, crack, cut, or noticeably uneven wear, first take an overall photo of that wheel position and a close-up of the abnormality. Then enter the wheel position, observation, and discovery time in the abnormal tire list. Keep abnormal items separate from normal items. After a repair or tire replacement, append the result under that wheel position without deleting the initial abnormality record.
During the post-repair recheck, first confirm that the replacement or repair is documented, then compare before-and-after photos. If the source of the repair cannot be confirmed, keep the tire pending review as untreated.
When reviewing several vehicles in a batch at once, assign abnormality identifiers at both the vehicle and wheel-position levels. This prevents a bulge on vehicle A's right rear tire from being entered in vehicle B's record.
How to Hand Over Tire Appearance Review Results
After completing records for every wheel, the pre-shipment inspection lead gives the abnormal tire list to the vehicle condition reviewer to check against the photos. The shipment approver then completes the tire release sign-off based on the resolution results. Save all three sign-offs under the same vehicle index. Identify incomplete wheel positions and the person taking them over during handover.
If the next stage finds that tire condition differs from the record, return the issue to the pre-shipment inspection stage for another check. Do not rewrite the conclusion in the new role. The review conclusion applies only to the vehicle reviewed on that occasion and does not automatically carry over to other vehicles in the batch.
FAQ
If all four tires look normal, can we write only "tires normal"?
No. Wear and sidewall condition can differ among the four tires, so each must be recorded by wheel position. A summary alone prevents the reviewer from locating which tire has an issue and leaves later rechecks without a comparison baseline. Use wheel-position details with abnormalities listed separately.
Does a fine line on a tire sidewall require a hold?
Record it first rather than immediately stopping the entire vehicle. Take a wheel-position photo and list the observation separately in the abnormal tire list, then have a role qualified to assess tires determine whether it affects use. Keep the vehicle pending review during the assessment. The status of other wheel positions may be described separately.
What should review records include for a vehicle that has had a tire replaced?
Record the replacement separately, including the replacement time, old and new tire conditions, and corresponding wheel position. During the recheck, compare photos of the same wheel position before and after replacement. Do not archive the post-replacement condition as the vehicle's initial arrival condition.
What should we do if a pre-shipment recheck reveals a new scuff at a wheel position?
Check the existing entry and photos for that wheel position first, then photograph its current condition. If the observation is new, add a line to the abnormal tire list with the stage and time of discovery. Have the responsible role determine attribution instead of guessing the cause on site.
Concerning tire appearance reviews in a Bolivian order, submit the vehicle or order identifier, available materials, and questions through the Starvia contact page or WhatsApp. Then use this article's table to review the available vehicle supply and export documentation item by item. Sources: Bolivia IBMETRO vehicle inspection page; Starvia procurement FAQ. This article provides order-recording and communication methods for pre-shipment inspections in Bolivia. It does not constitute local legal, tax, customs clearance, or technical conclusions, nor does it guarantee market access, delivery times, warranty coverage, selling prices, or business results. Information checked on: 2026-09-07.