Document Number GRBP/2026/10
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Document title UN R172: Proposal for a 01 series of amendments
Date 28 Nov 2025

Proposal to:

  1. Clarify that the “supplier of the tread used for the retreading process” is responsible for conformity of production of the
    supplied tread,
  2. Align the classification “traction tyre” with UN R117
  3. Provide transitional provisions to manage the switch from the requirements given in paragraph 6.2.1. to the ones given in the paragraph 6.2.2.,
  4. Correct the omission of provisions for “professional off-road tyre” and their alignment with UN R30,/li>
  5. Correct a reference to “Appendix 1” of the 1958 Agreement to “Schedule 1”, and
  6. Manage the transition to the new standard reference test tyres (SRTTs)
    19.5 and 22.5 siped

Source(s) ETRTO
Status Formal GR review
Rulemaking area(s)
Regulatory impact
01 series of amendments
Meeting(s)
Related documents
GRBP-83-15/Rev.1 UN R172: Proposal to amend document GRBP/2026/10 (condensed version) (Formal GR review)
GRBP-83-16/Rev.1 UN R172: Proposal to amend document GRBP/2026/10 (Extended version) (Formal GR review)
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