All tires furnished under this bid shall be latest manufactured design. Any materials or parts used in complying with this contract are to be equal to or better than original materials specified. Tires shall be of class “A” construction or equal. Class “A” tires are those generally recognized in the trade as at least first line, first grade and 100 level. Consideration will not be given to tires and tubes which are generally considered as less than first line, first grade, 100 level as defined herein. 19.1 AGE OF TIRES Tires supplied under this bid shall not be more than six (6) months old date from manufacture time to time of delivery to City of Laredo. 19.2 Tire Size, PLY AND MARKINGS Each tire shall be stamped or branded with: 19.2.1 Manufacturer’s name, trade name or trademark. 19.2.2 Tire size including ply or ply rating. 19.2.3 Serial number and the percentage of nylon, steel-belted cord used in the manufacturing process. If other than nylon, steel-belted cord is used, the product shall be shown. 19.2.4 Tires bid cannot be speed restricted.
