NHTSA Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendments to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for Tire Selection and Rims

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is soliciting comments on a proposed rulemaking to amend the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 120, which governs tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. The proposed changes would allow for the installation of used or retreaded tires on new trucks, buses, and trailers, in addition to vehicle purchasers.