> As these tires must have been tested to Japan or European standards
> (JATMA or EU), I am sure they would meet DOT standards also. Yokohama
> has chosen not to test / certify to DOT - this is a marketing decision
> on their part.
Does anyone know for a fact that the A032R 205/60-15 are not
certified/marked DOT ? The A032R tires that are sold here are so marked ...
> Theoretically, Yoko could sell these
> non-DOT tires for race use only but this would be highly unlikely due to
> potential for on-road use & subsequent violation of law.
Grrr, don't even want to think about how stupid our product liability laws
are !
Randall
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