Interpretation ID: aiam2254

Mr. Raymond Oleisky, Operations Manager, Trans-continental Tire Sales, Inc., 9 Fourth Street, S.W., Osseo, Minnesota 55369; Mr. Raymond Oleisky
Operations Manager
Trans-continental Tire Sales
Inc.
9 Fourth Street
S.W.
Osseo
Minnesota 55369;

Dear Mr. Oleisky: I am writing to confirm your March 19, 1976, telephone conversatio with Mark Schwimmer of this office concerning Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119, *New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles Other than Passenger Cars*.; Standard No. 119 requires that the symbol 'DOT' appear on the sidewal of a non-passenger car tire, as a certification that the tire meets all of the standard's performance and labeling requirements. Assuming that the tire in question does meet those requirements and is so certified, there is no prohibition in the standard against additional labeling such as 'Blem' or 'A.B.O.' I hope this clarifies the status of your tires.; Sincerely, Frank A. Berndt, Acting Chief Counsel