NHTSA Proposes Enhanced Safety Standards for Heavy-Duty Tires

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a new rule to upgrade Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 119, which governs the safety of truck tires, by introducing more stringent endurance and high-speed tests for heavy-duty vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds, and requiring tire sidewalls to display the maximum speed rating.