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3.4.9.1 Traction control. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be furnished with
traction control on the rear axle. The traction control shall actuate automatically to ensure that
power is transmitted to the wheel having traction when the opposite wheel loses traction.
Maximum traction capabilities shall be maintained at all times under each drive wheel for the life
of the vehicle.
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3.4.10 Wheels, rims, tires and tubes. Unless wide base tires are specified, the vehicle
shall be equipped with single front and dual rear wheels. Rims and tire ratings shall conform to
Tire and Rim Association or European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation recommendations
for the type and size of tires furnished. Except when tube type tires are specified in procurement
documents, multi-piece rims shall not be furnished. Tire type and size tire load range
(ply rating), and rim sizes shall be the same for all wheels on each vehicle, except for trucks
furnished with a snowplow or snowplow provisions. When specified (see 6.2), wide base type
tires and wheels for the front and rear axles shall be provided in lieu of conventional front and
dual rear wheels and tires. Wide base wheels shall be interchangeable without the use of an
adapter. When specified (see 6.2), 10-stud disc type wheels shall be furnished.
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3.4.10.1 Tires. Steel belted radial or, when specified (see 6.2), bias ply tires shall be
furnished. Unless otherwise specified, standard profile tires shall be furnished. When specified
(see 6.2), low profile tires shall be furnished. Tires shall have nondirectional mud and snow
tread. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), tires shall be of the tubeless type. Tires shall be of
rated capacity at least equal to the load-imposed on each tire, measured at each wheel at the
ground, with vehicles loaded to specified GVW. Tires and tire size designation systems shall
conform to the Tire and Rim Association or to the European Tyre and Rim Technical
Organisation recommendations.
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3.4.10.2 Inner tubes. When tube type tires are specified in acquisition documents, inner
tubes shall be of the heavy duty type, and shall be of the proper size for the tires furnished. Tire
flaps shall be provided for tube type tires in accordance with Tire and Rim Association
recommendations.
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3.4.10.3 Carrier for spare tire assemble. When specified (see 6.2), a carrier for a spare
wheel or rim and tire assembly shall be installed in a readily accessible location on the vehicle.
Threaded fasteners, when used to secure the spare tire in the carrier, shall be constructed of, or
plated with, corrosion-resistant material. The carrier design shall enable safe removal or
mounting of a spare wheel assembly using only the tools specified in 3.4.16.1. The carrier shall
enable the safe removal and installation of the spare tire assembly from and to the vehicle and
carrier without personnel positioning themselves or any part of their body under the spare tire
assembly.
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