Interpretation ID: nht70-2.22

DATE: 08/26/70

FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; R. A. Diaz; NHTSA

TO: International Manufacturing Company

TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION

TEXT: This is in reply to your letter of August 12 to Mr. Toms requesting an interpretation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 211 (Wheel Discs, Wheel Nuts, and Hub Caps).

This standard does not prohibit projections per see on wheel equipment items; it prohibits winged projections. Thus there is no limitation on how far a cylindrical projection, for example, may extend beyond the outer edge of the tire. On the other hand, any winged projection is prohibited, even if recessed.

I hope this answers your question.