Section R13-3-1102. Axle, Wheel, and Tire Requirements

A.      A tow truck agent shall ensure that a tow truck has:

1.        Axles, wheels, and tires with a manufacturer’s capacity rating equal to or greater than the tow truck’s G.V.W.R.; and

2.        At all points on major tread grooves, a tread-groove pat- tern depth of at least 4/32 of an inch on all tires on the steering axle, and 2/32 of an inch on all other tires.

B.       A tow truck agent shall ensure that a tow truck does not have:

1.        Fabric or cord exposed through the tire tread or sidewall;

2.        A tire contacting another tire, suspension, or any other part of the vehicle; or

3.        A tire visibly under-inflated or flat.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R.

1735, effective July 1, 2006 (Supp. 06-2).