Modernizes tire safety standards by updating performance testing and definitions.
The Tire Safety Modernization Act of 2026 mandates the Secretary of Transportation to revise Federal motor vehicle safety standards. It removes outdated testing requirements for tire strength and tubeless tire bead unseating resistance for passenger car and light truck radial tires. The Act also establishes uniform high-speed performance testing protocols for passenger car and light truck tires, aligning with international standards.
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