Grade A Radial Casings Virgin casings have never been retreaded No cuts or breaks Sidewalls are in good condition No existing repairs No distortion of tubeless bead surfaces No weather cracking No repairs or impact breaks No exposed steel Not regrooved Grade B Radial Casings All of the Grade A casing specifications with the addition of: Small percentage of tires may have maximum of two nail holes in tread area only Date of manufacture (DOT number) indicates tire to be between five and seven years old Minor cuts and chips (but no exposed steel in the tread area to avoid rust developing) Must be 1.5 inches in from the tread edge with maximum diameter of 3/8" . R-1 Radial Casings Previously retreaded once in full or top tread or bead-to-bead, with a maximum of two nail holes in tread area only. Holes must be at least 1.5 inches in from tire edge. All other conditions are the same as Grade A. No impact breaks or run flat conditions. Thread - No exposed steel. Must have remaining tread measuring a minimum of 1/32" evenly over all tread surfaces. Not regrooved. Sidewall - Sidewalls must be in good condition, with no visible oxidation, damage or bulges. No oil or petroleum damage or discoloration. Bead - Tubeless bead surfaces must not have any damage or distortion. MAXWILL TRADING CO., LTD 8F 6-9, Koyocho-Naka, Higashinada-ku Kobe, 658-0032 JAPAN TEL 81-78-843-1101 FAX 81-78-843-1674 E-mail : sales@japanesecasings.com |