If the tread pattern of a moped's tires has worn away completely, are you required to replace them?

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The tire tread has a pattern whose main function is to drain water and ensure grip on the roadway. Although the regulations do not set a minimum depth of 1.6 mm for mopeds (as they do for passenger cars), the tire must keep tread in its main grooves and must not show damage or deformation. If the tread has disappeared completely, the tire loses its gripping capacity and the risk of aquaplaning and falls increases greatly, especially in the rain. That is why it must be replaced with another one in good condition. Not seeing cuts or deformations is not enough: having no tread is already sufficient reason for replacement. And the fact that a smooth wheel uses less fuel does not justify riding like that, because it seriously compromises safety.

If the tread pattern of a moped's tires has worn away completely, are you required to replace them?

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