MIL-T-12459E
3.6.2 Ozone resistance identifications. To signify ozone resistance,
all tires shall be identified by a symbol consisting of the capital letters
"OZ", not less than 1/2 inch high, located near the tire identification
number. To signify ozone resistance, all tire flaps shall be identified by a
symbol consisting of the capital letters "OZ", not less than 1/2 inch high,
marked on each flap.
3.6.3 Class MTL tires. Each tubeless tire furnished, shall be
identified by the capital letters "'TUBELESS"' not less than 1/4 inch high,
placed in a permanent manner on both sides between the size marking and the
top of the rim flange.
3.6.4 Design type. To identify their special construction, all tires
shall be permanently marked with the word "MILITARY", in capital letters 1/2
inch high. These letters shall be depressed into or embossed on the tire
identification number side, under or near the size marking.
3.6.5 Balance. All tire sizes 6.00-16LW, 7.00-16LW and 9.00-16 shall be
marked on the identification number side with a red mark not less than 1/4
inch in size, to indicate the lightweight point of the tire.
3.6.6 Date of manufacture. The date of manufacture shall be permanently
molded or branded on the tire in accordance with Department of Transportation
Regulation 49 CFR, Part 574.5.
3.7 Age of tires. The tires furnished under this specification shall be
not more than 6 months old on date of shipment by the manufacturer (see
4.7.12).
3.8 Workmanship. Tires shall show no evidence of poor workmanship. All
plies and breaker strips, shall be smoothly and evenly laid and shall be free
of buckles, wavy cords, air pockets, depressions and other defects or
imperfections.
Surfaces of the tire shall be free of cracks, splits or
blemishes; shall be smooth (except for identification, protective or
decorative configurations), and be neatly trimmed of mold-vent extrusions.
Tread elements shall be sharply formed (see 4.7.2).
4.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Responsibility for Inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the
contract or purchase order (see 6.2), the contractor is responsible for the
performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as
otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor may use
his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the
inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the
Government. The Government reserves the right to perform or witness any of
the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are
deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed
requirements.
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