CONTENDER CONTENDER CONTENDER Tire Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
CONTENDER CONTENDER Tire
Brand
CONTENDER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Trans Texas Tire is recalling certain CONTENDER CONTENDER tires due to tires:markings issues. The incorrect PLY and PSI markings may result in underinflating or overloading the tires, increasing the risk of crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Trans Texas Tire (TTT) is recalling certain Contender 5.70-8 tires sold exclusively through Discount Tire stores. The tire sidewalls are incorrectly labeled, in that each side of the tire may state different PLY and PSI markings. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 574, "Tire Identification & Recordkeeping."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The incorrect PLY and PSI markings may result in underinflating or overloading the tires, increasing the risk of crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
TTT will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires with tires that have the correct sidewall markings, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Trans Texas Tire customer service at 1-903-572-0267.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026