Interpretation ID: aiam0454

Mr. J.T. Flynt, President, Cox Tire Machinery Company, Inc., 1101 W. First Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28201; Mr. J.T. Flynt
President
Cox Tire Machinery Company
Inc.
1101 W. First Street
Charlotte
North Carolina 28201;

Dear Mr. Flynt: Your letter of September 29, 1971, to the National Highway Traffi Safety Administration requesting an interpretation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 117, has been referred to this office for reply.; Within S5 of Standard No. 117, it states that retreaded tires mus conform to S4.2.1 of Standard No. 109 requires a treadwear indicator that will provide a visual indication that the tire has worn to a tread depth of 1/16 inch. For your information, we have enclosed copies of Standard No. 109 and No. 117.; Sincerely, E.T. Driver, Director, Office of Operating Systems, Moto Vehicle Programs;