# Federal Register #2026-21889

NHTSA seeks input on a tire-safety rulemaking committee

**Buyer:** National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
**Posted:** October 27, 2026
**Respond By:** November 27, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-21889

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking input on a proposed committee to develop recommendations for modernizing tire-safety rules.
- **Government buyer and office:** NHTSA, within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- **Purpose:** Establish a Tire Safety Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee to develop consensus recommendations that may inform future tire-safety regulations.
- **Topics under consideration:** Tire strength, bead-unseating resistance and endurance tests, non-pneumatic tires, tire markings, and Load Range F light-truck tires.
- **Requested response:** Public comments on the committee’s proposed scope and membership, and nominations for committee members. This notice does not solicit products or contractor services.
- **Proposed representation:** Up to 18 members representing tire manufacturers or retailers, motor vehicle manufacturers and associations, safety organizations, educational or research institutions, testing organizations, and engineering or standards associations, alongside an NHTSA representative.
- **Named industry entities:** **Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.** is mentioned as a tire manufacturer; the Tire and Rim Association (TRA) is also mentioned as an industry organization. Neither is identified as a requested vendor.
- **Notable requirements and operation:** NHTSA would provide administrative support and procure a neutral facilitator. The committee is expected to meet approximately four times per year, with public meetings held virtually or in a hybrid format.

### Description

NHTSA announces its intent to establish a Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee for Tire Safety to develop consensus recommendations for a rulemaking proposal to modernize existing tire requirements and test procedures. Topics include tire strength, bead unseating resistance and tire endurance tests, as well as non-pneumatic tires, tire markings, and Load Range F light truck tires. The notice requests comments on establishing the committee and its proposed membership, and nominations for committee membership. Comments and membership applications are due November 27, 2026.

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