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Tire Capacity on an Overdimensional Load

Entry DateJune 8, 1997
Issue Number97-018-VEH
NameGary W Martin
AddressMontanaUnited StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

How does tire capacity relate to the OOS 10a(8) and 10b(6) when used for vehicles operating under special permits.

Justification or Need

The regulations provide that certain, otherwise unacceptable, operations are allowed if they are approved and granted a special permit by a jurisdiction. Under those circumstances, the tires my be acceptable under the permit but OOS under the criteria.

Request for Action

Include a note indicating that unique rules apply to special permit operations.