Light Tire
Sales of used tires pose alarming problems
Safety advocates say the sale of used tires is largely unregulated and each year, used tires have become the cause of countless accidents - many of these accidents have resulted in deaths. That led a group of safety car leading the outcry from distributors and wholesalers of used tires to adopt stricter standards to inspect the millions of tires sold to motorists each year. He added that some proponents of used tires are repaired and repainted or patched before sale so it is difficult for consumers to evaluate its safety.
"Without self-control and a more transparent business model, used tire sellers are courting disaster," said Sean Kane, president of Safety Research and Strategies. "Regulators should examine how to ensure that consumers are getting safe tires." He added that vendors used tires must take significant tire inspections that combine visual reviews with internal exams.
"There is no standard of care beyond a visual inspection, and can not select all the tires are not safe," said Kane. "The best method is that the certification industry used tires, much as a used car dealer would offer a certificate. "
In 2005, 300 million tires are discarded in the United States and Americans have bought about 225 million replacement tires, spending more than $ 10 million cars in these products. On eBay, an online auction site, a search for used tires became more than 1,100 ads. In addition, a number Web sites also sell used tires. According to statistics, about 16 million tires sold annually are retreaded tires, that are made from used tires that usually heavy trucks. The tires are regulated, tested and given a new serial number.
The increasing concerns are raised by the tires. In December, Kane submitted details about 108 accidents involving tread tires separation more than 6 years of age to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Eighty-five deaths are linked to accidents, he said. The NHTSA, For its part, has been responsible for testing new tires to ensure its durability. The government agency also can test this year to simulate aging. In September 2009, NHTSA will begin requiring manufacturers to print the manufacture date on tires.
Automakers such as BMW AG, Ford Motor Co., DaimlerChrysler AG, Toyota Motor Corp. and Volkswagen AG have recommended the replacement of tires after six years of service. Tyres should also be well maintained, like other auto parts. If Volvo taillights must be reviewed periodically, rather than the owners should consult their tires for a safe and comfortable ride.
group Kane said that "Shearography," a technical defect detection laser can be used to identify unsafe tires. A machine can use the process "nondestructive examine the inside of a tire, similar to an MRI is used in medicine." The machines have a price of $ 150,000 to $ 250,000.
The Rubber Manufacturers Association, which represents major tire manufacturers do not recommend that people buy used tires in most cases. "You can not tell if it is damaged or what is the history," said Dan Zielinski, president of the group, vice president for communications. "People should be very wary of buying used tires to save a few dollars to potential expense of security."
However, used tires are important for low-income clients, said that the association of the tire industry, which also represents tire dealers. "When some people are living hand to mouth, so that the minimum wage, they are not doing a lot of repairs the car, "said Paul Fiore, director of the association of government and business relationships." When they get a beating, which is looking to get back to road cheaply. "Fiore added that the tire dealers and customers should carefully inspect used tires to ensure they are safe.
About the Author
Glady Reign is a 32 year old is a consultant for an automotive firm based in Detroit, Mi. she is a native of the Motor City and grew up around cars hence her expertise in the automotive field.
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