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

4.4.2  INSPECTION LOT.  The inspection lot shall consist of all tires of one style, group, size, and ply type, from an identifiable production period, from one manufacturer, one plant, and submitted for acceptance at one time.

4.4.3  VISUAL EXAMINATION.  The sample unit shall be one completely fabricated tire. Visual examination of the external and internal surfaces of each sample tire shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1224.  The AQL for major defects shall be 4.0 percent defective and for minor defects, 6.5 percent defective.  The inspection level shall be S-4.

4.4.4  DIMENSIONAL EXAMINATION.  The sample unit shall be one completely fabricated tire.  Each sample tire shall be inspected for:

Tire overall diameter (see 4.3.1.1.2). Tire overall width (see 4.3.1.1.2). Skid depth (see 4.3.1.1.3).

A tire failing to pass one or more the above characteristics shall be considered a defective tire. The acceptance shall be in accordance with Table IV.  Use any of the three tires selected for visual examination.

Table IV

4.4.5  MATERIAL FURNISHED FOR TESTS.  Tires, flaps, valves, and inner tubes used for or in tests shall be furnished by the supplier without cost to the government.

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