--- Pat Kelly <lollipop@ricochet.net> wrote:
> Perhaps regions could allow retreads for regional
> events, as they would have
> a handle on what companies do a good job, and only
> approve those tires from
> those companies.
Interesting idea, but I believe it would fall down on
the recordkeeping. Regional staff is already
overworked without keeping track of which tire remans
are good and bad.
I think if one were to allow retreads it would likely
be under the same criterion as new tires: DOT
approved. (U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 117 for you policy wonks out there.) Whether this
rule has teeth enough to be useful I have no idea.
I wonder what sort of contingency program Bandag has
to offer... :-)
Craig Blome
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