HOW HAS THE TIRE INDUSTRY RESPONDED?
For some unknown reason, the tire industry has chosen to ignore this issue and turn a blind eye to the epidemic of age-induced tire failures. The tire industry continues to maintain the position that tires should be discarded after 10 years of service . The tire industry likewise fails to provide any warnings to consumers of the hazards associated with older tires. Even worse, the tire industry hides the age of the tire in a confusing D.O.T. code. Many automobile manufacturers, on the other hand, warn consumers that tires should be discarded after 6 years. . The British Rubber Manufacturer’s Associationlikewise recommends a six year shelf life on all tires. BRIT. RUBBER MFRS. ASSN, TYRE-AGEING, PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT VANS AND TRAILERS UP TO 3.5 TONNE GVW (2001). HOW HAS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESPONDED? In June of 2008, the federal government, for the first time, issued a consumer advisory warning American consumers of the hazards associated with aged tires. NHTSA issued the warning due
