Nat’l Highway Traffic Safety Admin., DOT § 571.

139
[70 FR 18187, Apr. 8, 2005, as amended at 70 that contains the inflating medium
FR 53100, Sept. 7, 2005; 72 FR 38025, July 12, within the tire.
2007]
Innerliner separation means the part-
§ 571.139 Standard No. 139; New pneu- ing of the innerliner from cord mate-
matic radial tires for light vehicles. rial in the carcass.
S1. Scope and purpose. This standard Light truck (LT) tire means a tire des-
specifies tire dimensions, test require- ignated by its manufacturer as pri-
ments, labeling requirements, and de- marily intended for use on lightweight
fines tire load ratings. trucks or multipurpose passenger vehi-
S2 Application. This standard applies cles.
to new pneumatic radial tires for use Load rating means the maximum load
on motor vehicles (other than motor- that a tire is rated to carry for a given
cycles and low speed vehicles) that inflation pressure.
have a gross vehicle weight rating Maximum load rating means the load
(GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or less and rating for a tire at the maximum per-
that were manufactured after 1975. missible inflation pressure for that
This standard does not apply to special tire.
tires (ST) for trailers in highway serv-
Maximum permissible inflation pressure
ice, tires for use on farm implements
(FI) in agricultural service with inter- means the maximum cold inflation
mittent highway use, tires with rim di- pressure to which a tire may be in-
ameters of 12 inches and below, T-type flated.
temporary use spare tires with radial Measuring rim means the rim on
construction, and light truck tires which a tire is fitted for physical di-
with a tread depth of 18/32 inch or mension requirements.
greater. Open splice means any parting at any
S3 Definitions. junction of tread, sidewall, or
Bead means the part of the tire that innerliner that extends to cord mate-
is made of steel wires, wrapped or rein- rial.
forced by ply cords and that is shaped Outer diameter means the overall di-
to fit the rim. ameter of an inflated new tire.
Bead separation means a breakdown
Overall width means the linear dis-
of the bond between components in the
tance between the exteriors of the side-
bead.
Bias ply tire means a pneumatic tire walls of an inflated tire, including ele-
in which the ply cords that extend to vations due to labeling, decorations, or
the beads are laid at alternate angles protective bands or ribs.
substantially less than 90 degrees to Passenger car tire means a tire in-
the centerline of the tread. tended for use on passenger cars, mul-
Carcass means the tire structure, ex- tipurpose passenger vehicles, and
cept tread and sidewall rubber which, trucks, that have a gross vehicle
when inflated, bears the load. weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds
Chunking means the breaking away or less.
of pieces of the tread or sidewall. Ply means a layer of rubber-coated
Cord means the strands forming the parallel cords.
plies in the tire. Ply separation means a parting of rub-
Cord separation means the parting of ber compound between adjacent plies.
cords from adjacent rubber compounds.
Pneumatic tire means a mechanical
Cracking means any parting within
device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
the tread, sidewall, or inner liner of the
tire extending to cord material. ric and steel or other materials, that,
Extra load tire means a tire designed when mounted on an automotive
to operate at higher loads and higher wheel, provides the traction and con-
inflation pressure than the cor- tains the gas or fluid that sustains the
responding standard tire. load.
Groove means the space between two Radial ply tire means a pneumatic
adjacent tread ribs. tire in which the ply cords that extend
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Innerliner means the layer(s) forming to the beads are laid at substantially 90
the inside surface of a tubeless tire degrees to the centerline of the tread.

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Reinforced tire means a tire designed cate to the Docket Section (No.
to operate at higher loads and at high- NHTSA–2009–0117), National Highway
er inflation pressures than the cor- Traffic Safety Administration, West
responding standard tire. Building, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE,
Rim means a metal support for a tire Washington, DC 20590; or
or a tire and tube assembly upon which (b) Contained in publications, current
the tire beads are seated. at the date of manufacture of the tire
Section width means the linear dis- or any later date, of at least one of the
tance between the exteriors of the side- following organizations:
walls of an inflated tire, excluding ele- (1) The Tire and Rim Association.
vations due to labeling, decoration, or (2) The European Tyre and Rim Tech-
protective bands. nical Organization.
Sidewall means that portion of a tire (3) Japan Automobile Tire Manufac-
between the tread and bead. turers’ Association, Inc.
Sidewall separation means the parting (4) Tyre & Rim Association of Aus-
of the rubber compound from the cord tralia.
material in the sidewall. (5) Associacao Latino Americana de
Snow tire means a tire that attains a Pneus e Aros (Brazil).
traction index equal to or greater than
(6) South African Bureau of Stand-
112, compared to the ASTM F2493
ards.
standard reference test tire when using
S4.1.2 A listing compiled in accord-
the snow traction test on the medium
ance with paragraph (a) of S4.1.1 need
pack snow surface as described in
not include dimensional specifications
ASTM F1805–20 (incorporated by ref-
or a diagram of a rim whose dimen-
erence, see § 571.5), and that is marked
sional specifications and diagram are
with an Alpine Symbol specified in
contained in a listing published in ac-
S5.5(i) on at least one sidewall.
cordance with paragraph (b) of S4.1.1.
Test rim means the rim on which a
tire is fitted for testing, and may be S4.2. Information contained in a pub-
any rim listed as appropriate for use lication specified in S4.1.1(b) that lists
with that tire. general categories of tires and rims by
Tread means that portion of a tire size designation, type of construction,
that comes into contact with the road. and/or intended use, is considered to be
Tread rib means a tread section run- manufacturer’s information required
ning circumferentially around a tire. by S4.1 for the listed tires, unless the
Tread separation means pulling away publication itself or specific informa-
of the tread from the tire carcass. tion provided according to S4.1(a) indi-
Treadwear indicators (TWI) means the cates otherwise.
projections within the principal S5. General requirements
grooves designed to give a visual indi- S5.1. Size and construction. Each tire
cation of the degrees of wear of the shall fit each rim specified for its size
tread. designation in accordance with S4.1.
Wheel-holding fixture means the fix- S5.2. Performance requirements. Each
ture used to hold the wheel and tire as- tire shall conform to each of the fol-
sembly securely during testing. lowing:
S4. Tire and rim matching information. (a) It shall meet the requirements
S4.1. Each manufacturer of tires specified in S6 for its tire size designa-
must ensure that a listing of the rims tion, type, and maximum permissible
that may be used with each tire that it inflation pressure.
produces is provided to the public in (b) It shall meet each of the applica-
accordance with S4.1.1 and S4.1.2. ble requirements set forth in para-
S4.1.1 Each rim listing for a tire graphs (c) and (d) of this S5.2, when
must include dimensional specifica- mounted on a model rim assembly cor-
tions and a diagram of the rim and responding to any rim designated by
must be in one of the following forms: the tire manufacturer for use with the
(a) Listed by manufacturer name or tire in accordance with S4.
brand name in a document furnished to (c) Its maximum permissible infla-
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dealers of the manufacturer’s tires, to tion pressure shall be 240, 280, 300, 340,
any person upon request, and in dupli- or 350 kPa.

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(d) Its load rating shall be that speci- least one sidewall. The markings must
fied either in a submission made by an be in letters and numerals not less
individual manufacturer, pursuant to than 0.078 inches high and raised above
S4, or in one of the publications de- or sunk below the tire surface not less
scribed in S4 for its size designation, than 0.015 inches.
type and each appropriate inflation (a) The symbol DOT, which con-
pressure. If the maximum load rating stitutes a certification that the tire
for a particular tire size is shown in conforms to applicable Federal motor
more than one of the publications de- vehicle safety standards;
scribed in S4, each tire of that size des- (b) The tire size designation as listed
ignation shall have a maximum load in the documents and publications
rating that is not less than the pub- specified in S4.1.1 of this standard;
lished maximum load rating, or if there (c) The maximum permissible infla-
are differing maximum load ratings for tion pressure, subject to the limita-
the same tire size designation, not less tions of S5.5.4 through S5.5.6 of this
then the lowest published maximum standard;
load rating.
(d) The maximum load rating and for
S5.3. Test sample. For the tests spec-
LT tires, the letter designating the tire
ified in S6, use:
load range;
(a) One tire for high speed;
(e) The generic name of each cord
(b) Another tire for endurance and
material used in the plies (both side-
low inflation pressure performance;
wall and tread area) of the tire;
and
(c) A third tire for physical dimen- (f) The actual number of plies in the
sions, resistance to bead unseating, and sidewall, and the actual number of
strength, in sequence. plies in the tread area, if different;
S5.4. Treadwear indicators. Except in (g) The term ‘‘tubeless’’ or ‘‘tube
the case of tires with a 12-inch or type,’’ as applicable;
smaller rim diameter, each tire shall (h) The word ‘‘radial,’’ if the tire is a
have not less than six treadwear indi- radial ply tire; and
cators spaced approximately equally (i) Alpine Symbol. A tire meeting the
around the circumference of the tire definition of a snow tire as defined in
that enable a person inspecting the tire paragraph S3 may, at the option of the
to determine visually whether the tire manufacturer, show the pictograph of a
has worn to a tread depth of one six- mountain with a snowflake as shown
teenth of an inch. Tires with 12-inch or below. If the manufacturer chooses to
smaller rim diameter shall have not mark the snow tire with the alpine
less than three such treadwear indica- symbol, the mountain profile must
tors. have a minimum base of 15 mm and a
S5.5 Tire markings. Except as speci- minimum height of 15 mm, and must
fied in paragraphs (a) through (i) of contain three peaks with the middle
S5.5, each tire must be marked on each peak being the tallest. Inside the
sidewall with the information specified mountain, there must be a six-sided
in S5.5(a) through (d) and on one side- snowflake having a minimum height of
wall with the information specified in one-half the tallest peak.
S5.5(e) through (i) according to the
phase-in schedule specified in S7 of this
standard. The markings must be placed
between the maximum section width
and the bead on at least one sidewall,
unless the maximum section width of
the tire is located in an area that is
not more than one-fourth of the dis-
tance from the bead to the shoulder of
the tire. If the maximum section width
falls within that area, those markings
must appear between the bead and a
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point one-half the distance from the

bead to the shoulder of the tire, on at S5.5.1 Tire identification number.

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(a) Tires manufactured before Sep- S5.5.5 If the maximum inflation

tember 1, 2009. Each tire must be labeled pressure of a tire is 420 kPa (60 psi), the
with the tire identification number re- tire must have permanently molded
quired by 49 CFR part 574 on a sidewall into or onto both sidewalls, in letters
of the tire. Except for retreaded tires, and numerals not less than 1⁄2 inch
either the tire identification number or high, the words ‘‘Inflate to 60 psi’’ or
a partial tire identification number, ‘‘Inflate to 420 kPa (60 psi).’’ On both
containing all characters in the tire sidewalls, the words must be positioned
identification number, except for the in an area between the tire shoulder
date code and, at the discretion of the and the bead of the tire. However, the
manufacturer, any optional code, must words must be also positioned on the
be labeled on the other sidewall of the tire so that they are not obstructed by
tire. the flange of any rim designated for
(b) Tires manufactured on or after Sep- use with that tire in this standard or in
tember 1, 2009. Each tire must be labeled Standard No. 110 (§ 571.110 of this part).
with the tire identification number re- S5.5.6 For LT tires, the maximum
quired by 49 CFR part 574 on the in- permissible inflation pressure shown
tended outboard sidewall of the tire. must be the inflation pressure that cor-
Except for retreaded tires, either the responds to the maximum load of the
tire identification number or a partial tire for the tire size as specified in one
tire identification number, containing of the publications described in
all characters in the tire identification S4.1.1.(b) of § 571.139. At the manufac-
number, except for the date code and, turer’s option, the shown inflation
at the discretion of the manufacturer, pressure may be as much as 10 psi (69
any optional code, must be labeled on kPa) greater than the inflation pres-
the other sidewall of the tire. Except sure corresponding to the specified
for retreaded tires, if a tire does not maximum load.
have an intended outboard sidewall, S6. Test procedures, conditions and per-
formance requirements. Each tire shall
the tire must be labeled with the tire
meet all of the applicable requirements
identification number required by 49
of this section when tested according
CFR part 574 on one sidewall and with
to the conditions and procedures set
either the tire identification number or
forth in S5 and S6.1 through S6.7.
a partial tire identification number,
S6.1. Tire dimensions
containing all characters in the tire S6.1.1 Test conditions and procedures.
identification number except for the S6.1.1.1 Tire Preparation.
date code and, at the discretion of the S6.1.1.1.1 Mount the tire on the
manufacturer, any optional code, on measuring rim specified by the tire
the other sidewall. manufacturer or in one of the publica-
S5.5.2 [Reserved] tions listed in S4.1.1
S5.5.3 Each tire must be labeled S6.1.1.1.2 For passenger car tires, in-
with the name of the manufacturer, or flate to the pressure specified in the
brand name and number assigned to following table:
the manufacturer in the manner speci-
Inflation pressure (kPa)
fied in 49 CFR part 574.
S5.5.4 For passenger car tires, if the Standard Reinforced
maximum inflation pressure of a tire is 180 ................................................................. 220
240, 280, 300, 340, or 350 kPa, then:
(a) Each marking of that inflation S6.1.1.1.3 In the case of a LT tire, in-
pressure pursuant to S5.5(c) must be flate it to the pressure at maximum
followed in parenthesis by the equiva- load as labeled on sidewall.
lent psi, rounded to the next higher S6.1.1.1.4 Condition the assembly at
whole number; and an ambient room temperature of 20 °C
(b) Each marking of the tire’s max- to 30 °C for not less than 24 hours.
imum load rating pursuant to S5.5(d) in S6.1.1.1.5 Readjust the tire pressure
kilograms must be followed in paren- to that specified in S6.1.1.1.2.
thesis by the equivalent load rating in S6.1.1.2 Test procedure.
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pounds, rounded to the nearest whole S6.1.1.2.1 Measure the section width
number. and overall width by caliper at six

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points approximately equally spaced S6.2.1.2.2 Apply to the test axle a

around the circumference of the tire, load equal to 85% of the tire’s max-
avoiding measurement of the addi- imum load carrying capacity.
tional thickness of the special protec- S6.2.1.2.3 Break-in the tire by run-
tive ribs or bands. The average of the ning it for 2 hours at 80 km/h.
measurements so obtained are taken as S6.2.1.2.4 Allow tire to cool to 38 °C
the section width and overall width, re- and readjust inflation pressure to ap-
spectively. plicable pressure in 6.2.1.1.1 imme-
S6.1.1.2.2 Determine the outer di- diately before the test.
ameter by measuring the maximum S6.2.1.2.5 Throughout the test, the
circumference of the tire and dividing inflation pressure is not corrected and
the figure so obtained by Pi (3.14). the test load is maintained at the value
S6.1.2 Performance Requirements. The applied in S6.2.1.2.2.
actual section width and overall width S6.2.1.2.6 During the test, the ambi-
for each tire measured in accordance ent temperature, measured at a dis-
with S6.1.1.2 shall not exceed the sec- tance of not less than 150 mm and not
tion width specified in a submission more than 1 m from the tire, is main-
made by an individual manufacturer, tained at not less than 32 °C or more
pursuant to S4.1.1(a) or in one of the than 38 °C.
publications described in S4.1.1(b) for S6.2.1.2.7 The test is conducted, con-
its size designation and type by more tinuously and uninterrupted, for nine-
than: ty minutes through three thirty-
(a) (For tires with a maximum per- minute consecutive test stages at the
missible inflation pressure of 32, 36, or following speeds: 140, 150, and 160 km/h.
40 psi) 7 percent, or S6.2.1.2.8 Allow the tire to cool for
(b) (For tires with a maximum per- between 15 minutes and 25 minutes.
missible inflation pressure of 240, 280, Measure its inflation pressure. Then,
300, 340 or 350 kPa) 7 percent or 10 mm deflate the tire, remove it from the
(0.4 inches), whichever is larger. test rim, and inspect it for the condi-
S6.2 High Speed Performance tions specified in S6.2.2(a).
S6.2.1 Test conditions and procedures. S6.2.2 Performance requirements.
S6.2.1.1 Preparation of tire. When the tire is tested in accordance
S6.2.1.1.1 Mount the tire on a test rim with S6.2.1:
and inflate it to the pressure specified (a) There shall be no visual evidence
for the tire in the following table: of tread, sidewall, ply, cord, innerliner,
Test
belt or bead separation, chunking, open
Tire application pressure splices, cracking, or broken cords.
(kPa) (b) The tire pressure, when measured
Passenger car tires: at any time between 15 minutes and 25
Standard load ...................................... 220 minutes after the end of the test, shall
Extra load ............................................ 260 not be less than 95% of the initial pres-
Light truck tires with a nominal cross section
≤295 mm (11.5 inches): sure specified in S6.2.1.1.1.
Load Range C ..................................... 320 S6.3 Tire Endurance
Load Range D ..................................... 410 S6.3.1 Test conditions and procedures.
Load Range E ..................................... 500
Light truck tires with a nominal cross section
S6.3.1.1 Preparation of Tire.
>295 mm (11.5 inches) S6.3.1.1.1 Mount the tire on a test
Load Range C ..................................... 230 rim and inflate it to the pressure speci-
Load Range D ..................................... 320 fied for the tire in the following table:
Load Range E ..................................... 410
Test
S6.2.1.1.2 Condition the assembly at Tire application pressure
(kPa)
32 to 38 °C for not less than 3 hours.
S6.2.1.1.3 Before or after mounting Passenger car tires:
the assembly on a test axle, readjust Standard load ...................................... 180
Extra load ............................................ 220
the tire pressure to that specified in Light truck tires with a nominal cross section
S6.2.1.1.1. ≤295 mm (11.5 inches)
S6.2.1.2 Test procedure. Load Range C ..................................... 260
S6.2.1.2.1 Press the assembly against Load Range D ..................................... 340
Load Range E ..................................... 410
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the outer face of a test drum with a di- Light truck tires with a nominal cross section
ameter of 1.70 m ±1%. >295 mm (11.5 inches)

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Test not be less than 95% of the initial pres-

Tire application pressure sure specified in S6.3.1.1.1.
(kPa)
S6.4 Low Inflation Pressure Per-
Load Range C ..................................... 190 formance
Load Range D ..................................... 260 S6.4.1 Test conditions and procedures.
Load Range E ..................................... 340
S6.4.1.1 Preparation of tire.
S6.4.1.1.1 This test is conducted fol-
S6.3.1.1.2 Condition the assembly at
lowing completion of the tire endur-
32 to 38 °C for not less than 3 hours.
ance test using the same tire and rim
S6.3.1.1.3 Readjust the pressure to assembly tested in accordance with
the value specified in S6.3.1.1.1 imme- S6.3 with the tire deflated to the fol-
diately before testing. lowing appropriate pressure:
S6.3.1.2 Test Procedure.
S6.3.1.2.1 Mount the assembly on a Test
Tire application pressure
test axle and press it against the outer (kPa)
face of a smooth wheel having a diame-
ter of 1.70 m ±1%. Passenger car tires.
Standard load ...................................... 140
S6.3.1.2.2 During the test, the ambi- Extra load ............................................ 160
ent temperature, at a distance of not Light truck tires with a nominal cross section
less than 150 mm and not more than 1 ≤295 mm (11.5 inches)
Load Range C ..................................... 200
m from the tire, is maintained at not Load Range D ..................................... 260
less than 32 °C or more than 38 °C. Load Range E ..................................... 320
S6.3.1.2.3 Conduct the test, without Light truck tires with a nominal cross section
>295 mm (11.5 inches)
interruptions, at the test speed of not Load Range C ..................................... 150
less than 120 km/h with loads and test Load Range D ..................................... 200
periods not less than those shown in Load Range E ..................................... 260
the following table. For snow tires,
conduct the test at not less than 110 S6.4.1.1.2 After the tire is deflated to
km/h. the appropriate test pressure in
S6.4.1.1.1 at the completion of the en-
Load as a durance test, condition the assembly at
Test period Duration percentage
of tire max- 32 to 38 °C for not less than 2 hours.
(hours) S6.4.1.1.3 Before or after mounting
imum load
rating the assembly on a test axle, readjust
1 ................................................. 4 85 the tire pressure to that specified in
2 ................................................. 6 90 S6.4.1.1.1.
3 ................................................. 24 100 S6.4.1.2 Test procedure.
S6.4.1.2.1 The test is conducted for
S6.3.1.2.4 Throughout the test, the ninety minutes at the end of the test
inflation pressure is not corrected and specified in S6.3, continuous and unin-
the test loads are maintained at the terrupted, at a speed of 120 km/h (75
value corresponding to each test pe- mph). For snow tires, conduct the test
riod, as shown in the table in S6.3.1.2.3. at not less than 110 km/h.
S6.3.1.2.5 Allow the tire to cool for S6.4.1.2.2 Press the assembly against
between 15 minutes and 25 minutes the outer face of a test drum with a di-
after running the tire for the time ameter of 1.70 m + 1%.
specified in the table in S6.3.1.2.3, S6.4.1.2.3 Apply to the test axle a
measure its inflation pressure. Inspect load equal to 100% of the tire’s max-
the tire externally on the test rim for imum load carrying capacity.
the conditions specified in S6.3.2(a). S6.4.1.2.4 Throughout the test, the
S6.3.2 Performance requirements. inflation pressure is not corrected and
When the tire is tested in accordance the test load is maintained at the ini-
with S6.3.1: tial level.
(a) There shall be no visual evidence S6.4.1.2.5 During the test, the ambi-
of tread, sidewall, ply, cord, belt or ent temperature, at a distance of not
bead separation, chunking, open less than 150 mm and not more than 1
splices, cracking or broken cords. m from the tire, is maintained at not
(b) The tire pressure, when measured less than 32 °C or more than 38 °C.
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at any time between 15 minutes and 25 S6.4.1.2.6 Allow the tire to cool for
minutes after the end of the test, shall between 15 minutes and 25 minutes.

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 Nat’l Highway Traffic Safety Admin., DOT § 571.141

Measure its inflation pressure. Then, S5.5.3, S5.5.4, S5.5.5, and S5.5.6 of this
deflate the tire, remove it from the standard must be equal to not less than
test rim, and inspect it for the condi- 70% of the manufacturer’s production
tions specified in S6.4.2(a). during that period.
S6.4.2 Performance requirements. S7.3 Tires manufactured on or after
When the tire is tested in accordance September 1, 2007. Each tire must com-
with S6.4.1: ply with S4, S5.5, S5.5.1, S5.5.2, S5.5.3,
(a) There shall be no visual evidence S5.5.4, S5.5.5, and S5.5.6 of this stand-
of tread, sidewall, ply, cord, innerliner, ard.
belt or bead separation, chunking, open
splices, cracking, or broken cords, and [67 FR 69627, Nov. 18, 2002, as amended at 68
(b) The tire pressure, when measured FR 38150, June 26, 2003; 69 FR 31319, June 3,
at any time between 15 minutes and 25 2004; 71 FR 886, Jan. 6, 2006; 72 FR 49211, Aug.
minutes after the end of the test, shall 28, 2007; 73 FR 72358, Nov. 28, 2008; 77 FR 760,
not be less than 95% of the initial pres- Jan. 6, 2012; 86 FR 48545, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR
34810, June 8, 2022]
sure specified in S6.4.1.1.1.
S6.5 Tire strength.
§ 571.141 Standard No. 141; Minimum
S6.5.1 Tire strength for passenger car Sound Requirements for Hybrid
tires. Each tire shall comply with the and Electric Vehicles.
requirements of S5.3 of § 571.109.
S6.5.2 Tire strength for LT tires. Each S1. Scope. This standard establishes
tire shall comply with the require- performance requirements for pedes-
ments of S7.3 of § 571.119. trian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
S6.6 Tubeless tire bead unseating re- S2. Purpose. The purpose of this
sistance. Each tire shall comply with standard is to reduce the number of in-
the requirements of S5.2 of § 571.109. juries that result from electric and hy-
For light truck tires, the maximum brid vehicle crashes with pedestrians
permissible inflation pressure to be by providing a sound level and sound
used for the bead unseating test is as characteristics necessary for these ve-
follows: hicles to be detected and recognized by
Load Range C ....................... 260 kPa. pedestrians.
Load Range D ...................... 340 kPa. S3. Application. This standard applies
Load Range E ....................... 410 kPa. to—
For light truck tires with a nominal (a) Electric vehicles with a gross ve-
cross section greater than 295 mm (11.5 hicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 Kg
inches), the maximum permissible in- or less that are passenger cars, multi-
flation pressure to be used for the bead purpose passenger vehicles, trucks, or
unseating test is as follows: buses;
Load Range C ....................... 190 kPa. (b) Hybrid vehicles with a gross vehi-
Load Range D ...................... 260 kPa. cle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 Kg or
Load Range E ....................... 340 kPa. less that are passenger cars, multi-pur-
pose passenger vehicles, trucks, or
S7. Phase-in schedule for tire markings.
buses; and
S7.1 Tires manufactured on or after
September 1, 2005 and before September 1, (c) Electric vehicles and hybrid vehi-
2006. For tires manufactured on or cles that are low speed vehicles.
after September 1, 2005 and before Sep- S4. Definitions. Band or one-third oc-
tember 1, 2006, the number of tires tave band means one of thirteen one-
complying with S4, S5.5, S5.5.1, S5.5.2, third octave bands having nominal cen-
S5.5.3, S5.5.4, S5.5.5, and S5.5.6 of this ter frequencies ranging from 315 to
standard must be equal to not less than 5000Hz. These are Bands 25 through 37
40% of the manufacturer’s production as defined in Table A1, Mid-band Fre-
during that period. quencies for One-Third-Octave-Band
S7.2 Tires manufactured on or after and Octave-Band Filters in the Audio
September 1, 2006 and before September 1, Range, of ANSI S1.11–2004: ‘‘Specifica-
2007. For tires manufactured on or tion for Octave-Band and Fractional-
after September 1, 2006 and before Sep- Octave-Band Analog and Digital Fil-
sfrattini on LAPJZKW1R2 with $$_JOB

tember 1, 2007, the number of tires ters’’ (incorporated by reference, see

complying with S4, S5.5, S5.5.1, S5.5.2, § 571.5).

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