DOT Tire Testing

[Green1]

I really don't know why I continue to respond to an obvious internet troll...

1) no, in Japan there is no standards for import unlike canada where it must meet certain requirements. Rating means a tire meets standards. why would a company pay more for testing and certification if they dont need to. obviously you are completely unaware about how the chinese and asian mfg's operate.

Japan has standards, they just don't have a 15 year rule, and they don't have DRL, or side marker lights, or side reflectors, that doesn't mean that their tires are any less safe.
Japan has regular safety inspections (something that north america doesn't have!)
Japan has safety standards for headlights, tail lights, signal lights, marker lights, tires, brakes, steering, mirrors, windshields, windows, crash tests, air bags, seatbelts, and any other safety system you can think of on vehicles.

Japanese tires meet strict safety standards, just like tires sold in Canada, the USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, or any other 1st world country.

Just because Japan doesn't use the SAME standards as Canada doesn't mean that they aren't at least equivalent, if not superior.

Just because you don't see DOT stamped on the sidewall doesn't mean they don't meet any safety standards.

[Konnichiwa]

I really don't know why I continue to respond to an obvious internet troll...

1) no, in Japan there is no standards for import unlike canada where it must meet certain requirements. Rating means a tire meets standards. why would a company pay more for testing and certification if they dont need to. obviously you are completely unaware about how the chinese and asian mfg's operate.

Japan has standards, they just don't have a 15 year rule, and they don't have DRL, or side marker lights, or side reflectors, that doesn't mean that their tires are any less safe.
Japan has regular safety inspections (something that north america doesn't have!)
Japan has safety standards for headlights, tail lights, signal lights, marker lights, tires, brakes, steering, mirrors, windshields, windows, crash tests, air bags, seatbelts, and any other safety system you can think of on vehicles.

Japanese tires meet strict safety standards, just like tires sold in Canada, the USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, or any other 1st world country.

Just because Japan doesn't use the SAME standards as Canada doesn't mean that they aren't at least equivalent, if not superior.

Just because you don't see DOT stamped on the sidewall doesn't mean they don't meet any safety standards.

Dear Bozo, in Japan (that tall skinny country next to South Korea/Russia)... there is no requirement (a rule that has to be met) on importation (bringing in goods from another country).

You can import any tire to resell or install including shit garbage from China that was made in some sweat shop. E & J specs are optional standards as opposed to Canada where you cannot import a NEW or USED tire unless it meets the correct standards. It is illegal.

You are just a desktop mechanic that repeats what others say. Please quote my name as a reference when you decide to quote the information I have shared with you.

[Green1]

Please quote my name as a reference when you decide to quote the information I have shared with you.

sorry, I only quote credible references. people with opinions contrary to all researched fact who refuse to back any of it up with proof don't qualify.

[FalcoColumbarius]

Okay you guys ~ let's keep this from being a mud slinging free for all. We are all adults, let us behave in such a fashion. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but let's keep away from the sharp pointy words or ganging up. All you guys should know better, after all ~ we are in Canada so show a modicum of courtesy to each other.

Sheesh,
Falco.