- (a) Tires and wheels of proper size and tires with load rating commensurate with chassis manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating shall be provided.
- (b) Dual rear tires shall be provided on Type A school buses.
- (c) All tires on any given axle shall be of same size and the load range of said tires shall meet or exceed the gross axle weight rating as required by FMVSS 120.
- (d) If the vehicle is equipped with optional spare tire and wheel assembly, it shall be of the same size and type as those mounted on the vehicle.
- (e) If a tire carrier is required, it shall be suitably mounted in accessible location outside of the passenger compartment.
- (f) Steel-belted tubeless radial tires shall be standard equipment.
- (g) Disc wheels are required on Type B, Type C, and Type D units.
Codification Notes: “FMVSS” means Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.