Recall on TowMax tires

[BarneyS]

For your information. I think many run these tires.
Barney


NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14T015
Synopsis : Dynamic Tire Corp. (Dynamic) is recalling certain Towmax STR tires, size ST225/75 R15 manufactured June 15, 2014, to October 14, 2014. The affected tires may have the Incorrect Load Capacity and Inflation Pressure Stampings. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 119, "New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars." The misinformation on the label could lead a driver to overinflate the tires. Tire overinflation may increase the risk of a tire failure which can increase the risk of a crash. Dynamic will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eligible tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Dynamic customer service at 1-905-595-3593.

[BarneyS]

CapriRacer is correct in his statement above. This recall is not because of some structeral defect but because the tires sidewall did not containg the correct or complete information required by law.

If you have any doubts about your tires and need help in interperting what all those markings mean on the side of your tires, I would suggest you take a look at the info contained on this page by Discount Tire on "Reading the Sidewall of a Tire". Scroll down a little past the middle to see the date info on when the tire was made.

In addition, CapriRacer has an excellent tutorial on that subject here.
Barney

[CapriRacer]

Just so everyone knows, this is about the words on the sidewall of the tire, not anything structural. It's about the markings complying with the regulations.

[coolbreeze01]

After a year and a few thousand miles on my Towmax STR's, so far the same service I got from Marathon and Maxxis ST tires. No problems.

[Ron3rd]

Now you know why they call them Blow Max!

[ScottG]

My buddy's new Arctic Fox has Blow Max tires - I'll have to let him know.
Thanks for posting.