Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations

Marginal note:TSD 109

• 3 (1) The following tires are prescribed as a class of equipment for the purposes of subsection 3(2) and sections 4 and 5 of the Act, and must conform to the requirements of TSD 109 and section 6:

  • (a) radial ply tires designed for use on a passenger car manufactured before January 1, 1975;

  • (b) bias ply tires; and

  • (c) T-type temporary-use spare tires.

• Marginal note:Maximum permissible inflation pressure

  (2) The maximum permissible inflation pressure referred to in S4.3(b) of TSD 109 must be expressed in kilopascals, and may in addition, at the manufacturer’s option, be expressed in pounds per square inch.

• Marginal note:Maximum load rating

  (3) The maximum load rating referred to in S4.3(c) of TSD 109 must be expressed in kilograms, and may in addition, at the manufacturer’s option, be expressed in pounds.

• Marginal note:Expiry date

  (4) This section expires on March 31, 2018.