By Sidi Mohamed
DOHA: Many people from Qatar, who visit the US and European countries for treatment and tourism, bring home tyres which do not meet GCC standards, said Dr Mohammed bin Saif Al Kuwari, Assistant Undersecretary for Standards and Specifications at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment.
“Tyres which are imported from the US or Europe or any cold country are not allowed to be used here unless they meet GCC standards.
“But many people ask to bring such tyres, but they are not allowed and can’t be used here because the temperature there is different from here. We don’t have any problem for people bringing tyres from any country in the world as long as they meet GCC standards and can be used in hot places.
“The maximum asphalt temperature in cold countries is 35 degrees Celsius, while in hot countries it reaches 75 degrees Celsius. We cannot allow such tyres to be used here as they can explode any time.”
He said the most common problem people encounter on tyres is manufacturing defects, which are difficult for people to discover.
Another problem is improper storage when some traders keep tyres in open areas exposed to the sun. Stored with other things can also affect them.
If a tyre is under guarantee, it will be replaced even if the owner discovers the manufacturing defect while travelling abroad, he said.
Al Kuwari reminded people driving long distances to neighbouring countries this summer to check the tyres they buy and ensure they have no cracks and the tyres are stored properly in shops. When purchasing tyres, customers must check the date of manufacture to ensure it is not more than two years and speed and temperature code, the ministry said on its Twitter account.
The Peninsula
By Sidi Mohamed
DOHA: Many people from Qatar, who visit the US and European countries for treatment and tourism, bring home tyres which do not meet GCC standards, said Dr Mohammed bin Saif Al Kuwari, Assistant Undersecretary for Standards and Specifications at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment.
“Tyres which are imported from the US or Europe or any cold country are not allowed to be used here unless they meet GCC standards.
“But many people ask to bring such tyres, but they are not allowed and can’t be used here because the temperature there is different from here. We don’t have any problem for people bringing tyres from any country in the world as long as they meet GCC standards and can be used in hot places.
“The maximum asphalt temperature in cold countries is 35 degrees Celsius, while in hot countries it reaches 75 degrees Celsius. We cannot allow such tyres to be used here as they can explode any time.”
He said the most common problem people encounter on tyres is manufacturing defects, which are difficult for people to discover.
Another problem is improper storage when some traders keep tyres in open areas exposed to the sun. Stored with other things can also affect them.
If a tyre is under guarantee, it will be replaced even if the owner discovers the manufacturing defect while travelling abroad, he said.
Al Kuwari reminded people driving long distances to neighbouring countries this summer to check the tyres they buy and ensure they have no cracks and the tyres are stored properly in shops. When purchasing tyres, customers must check the date of manufacture to ensure it is not more than two years and speed and temperature code, the ministry said on its Twitter account.
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