Tires shall be of high quality, radial tire design suitable for Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) used in Transit Operations. 1.2 The leased tires shall provide reliable transit bus service, free from excessive noise and vibration, and free from defects in material and construction. 1.3 All tires attached to the steering axle of all buses shall be equipped with original tread tires only. 1.4 Contractor shall provide tires meeting all laws and regulations of the State of California and the Federal Government. Contractor shall maintain tires in a condition that meets or exceeds these laws and regulations at all times. 1.5 All tires provided are to be factory molded and Department of Transportation (D.O.T) approved for 55 mile per hour city and suburban use. All tires shall be capable of 55 miles per hour (MPH) sustained operation and at least 65 MPH intermittent operation. Intermittent operation is defined as continuous operation not exceeding one (1) hour...
