The problem with old and aging defective tires is that they can look just as good as new. You would never know the difference until rubber meets the road. Older tires are prone to tire tread separation and tire failure and even the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has declared "tire aging" a serious issue. About 85 percent of tire-related car accidents involve tires that were at least six years old, according to the federal agency.
Now AB 496 by Assemblyman Mike Davis (D-Los Angeles) is requiring tire dealers to disclose the age of the tire before selling it. We have expiry dates on almost every food product we consume -- from milk and beer to baby food. Why shouldn't tires be included? The Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) is lobbying to get this bill passed and I'm 100 percent behind them. There is no question that letting consumers know how old a tire is and creating awareness about the danger of old and defective tires, will save numerous lives. Read the rest »
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