Specifications include, but are not limited to: 3. RECORD KEEPING A. All tires shall be marked by the Lessor prior to delivery with unique individual branding on both sides for record keeping purposes. B. Lessor shall keep all records of tire transfers, tire mileage, and such other records necessary or required, and provide computerized reports to PTD monthly. These reports shall include: 1. Original tread accumulated mileage performance by tire group for tires removed from service during that period. 2. The average tire mileage for each specific type of tire in the PTD fleet. 3. A productivity report incorporating: a. All tires removed from service, separating tires affecting the average and tires not affecting the average. Identify cause of failure or damage for any tire retired with useful tread in excess of the limits defined. 4. Monthly tire loss report based on counts and annualized inventories, except new vehicle delivery loss, in which case loss claim must be presented within sixty (60) days of loss. C. PTD will record the mileage for each bus and shall furnish to the Lessor on or before the 10th day of each month for all mileage accruing during the previous month. These reports will be used by the Lessor in computing the monthly statement. 4. TIRES FURNISHED A. All tires initially furnished shall be new (New retreads are acceptable) and all tires furnished shall meet all applicable Federal and State laws and as well as the manufacturer’s vehicle requirements. All tires shall be special transit radial mileage tires and be capable of being recapped and shall be rated for legal highway speed in Alaska (currently top speed is 65 MPH). Tires that resist sidewall damage, provide enhanced toughness and long tread life. Tires shall have sidewall wear indicators to help reveal excessive scuffing. B. Recap tires may be used only on the rear axle of transit buses and such recap tires shall be properly mated in a condition suitable to PTD. All recap tires shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations as well as the vehicle manufacturer’s requirements. C. Cost for recapping tires shall be borne by the Lessor. D. All tires for the front axle shall be the same manufacturer, tread design and size. E. All tires for the rear axle shall be the same manufacturer, tread design and size. F. All tires (original tread and recapped) on all wheel locations shall be siped. G. Existing branding shall be strikethrough/strikeout the old branding number, and new tire brand applied away from outer edge of tire to preserve in event of curb wear on sidewall.
