2006-08-24 10:18:15 · 3 answers · asked by Gabriel DDV 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Street tires must have DOT approval or they won't be street legal. The Department of Transportation sets minimum safety standards for vehicles and vehicles related equipment.
Some off-road knobby tires can get away with not being DOT approved because they aren't for use on public streets.
2006-08-24 10:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by lepninja 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All tires are DOT approved if there sold in the US
2006-08-24 11:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by Ironball 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Department of Transportation rating applies to all tires sold in the US and destined for use on the highway. The tires receive ratings for tread wear, load rating, and such in order to keep inferior products from being used here.
2006-08-24 10:22:11 · answer #3 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋