Interpretation ID: aiam0148

Mr. R. Debesson, European Tire and Rim Technical Organisation, 49, Rue Barathon, 49, 03 - Montlucon, France; Mr. R. Debesson
European Tire and Rim Technical Organisation
49
Rue Barathon
49
03 - Montlucon
France;

Dear Mr. Debesson: This is in reply to your letter of January 21, 1969 requesting the 'actual state of affairs' concerning State requiring a V-1 marking on tires. #You are correct in your understanding that the Federal tire standard (No. 109)(sic) preempts or supersedes any State regulation applicable to the same aspect of performance. The Federal tire standard does not require tires to be marked with the 'V-1' symbol. H wever(sic), it does not prohibit such marking. Our understanding is that American Tire manufacturers have continued marking their product with 'V-1' symbol although not required to do so by the Federal standard. #Sincerely, Robert M. O'Mahoney, Assistant Chief Counsel for Regulations;