ZZ-T-1083 Tire, Pneumatic, Low Speed, Off HighwayThis specification covers new and retreaded pneumatic tires, both tube and tubeless types, and flaps when applicable, for mounting on construction, earthmoving, mining and logging equipment, road graders, mobile cranes, and similar vehicles operated at low speeds off the road.

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ZZ-T-1083F

3.6  AGE OF TIRES.  Tires furnished under this specification shall not be more than twenty four (24) months old from the date of manufacture for Style X tires, or twenty four (24) months old from the date of retreading for Style Y on the date the tires are delivered.

3.7  IDENTIFICATION MARKING.  Each tire shall be branded, molded, or have permanently affixed in as unobstructed location on the sidewall shall include the following information:

(a)  Original manufacturer's name, brand name, or trademark (Style X and Y). (b) Retreaders identification (Style Y).

(c)  Nominal size.

(d) Load designation (ply rating or symbol mark). (e)  Serial Number (Style X tires only).

(f)  Tubeless, when applicable. (g) Radial, if applicable.

(h) Date of retreading.

3.8  SPECIAL LABELING.  (See 6.2)  When specified, each tire shall have a special label on the face of the tread.  This label shall supplement the manufacturers' commercial label, so when combined they show the tire size, Style, Group, Type, Class, and load designation or ply rating whether tube type or tubeless, tread type, the National Stock Number, Contract Number,

Purchase Order Number, the month and year of manufacture, and the average weight.  The label

shall have a pressure sensitive adhesive backing which will not allow accidental loss and will not cause deterioration of the tread compound.  All printing shall be clear and readable and shall boldly contrast with the label's background.  The National Stock Number shall be in letters and numbers not less than 1/4 inch high.  The special label and the manufacturers commercial label shall be placed on the tread face so that both may be read at the same time by one individual without having to rotate the tread.

3.9  OZONE RESISTANCE.  All tires and flaps, as part of production, shall contain

anti-oxidants and anti-ozonants of a quality to provide standard commercial resistance to weathering.

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