GRBP/2025/14
UN R142: Proposal for a Supplement

Proposal to:

  1. Add a generic reference to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) in footnote 1
  2. Align title of para. 5 with its contents (paras. 5.1. and 5.2.)
  3. Align the title of para. 6 with corresponding paras. in UN R30, 54, 75, 106 and 117</li<
  4. Clarify that all temporary use spare units can by composed by using tyres of any category of use
  5. Align the snow tyre definition with UN R30, 54 and 117
  6. Clarify that tyres for use in severe snow conditions are also applicable to the category of use ‘special use tyres’
  7. Clarify which service conditions can apply the coefficient given in paragraphs 5.2.4.3.1. and 5.2.4.3.2.
  8. Add Class C3 tyres to the speed category symbol and load capacity index definitions
  9. Introduce definitions of free rolling tyre and front axle and revise markings accordingly (ref. documents GRBP-80-03 and GRBP-80-26)
  10. Clarify reporting the name of the symbols used for tyre for use in severe snow conditions in line with UN R117 and 164.
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GRBP | Session 81 | 18-21 Feb 2025

21. The expert from ETRTO introduced clarifications and corrections (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2025/14). GRBP adopted the proposal, as amended by GRBP-81-10, and requested the secretariat to submit it for consideration and vote at the June 2025 sessions of WP.29 and AC.1 as draft Supplement 2 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 142.