Proposal to add tyre and rim dimensions and to add a diameter code ‘d’ of 28.5 (Please note that the “28.5.5” shown in the table is a typo and should be “28.5”).

37. The expert from ETRTO presented GRRF-83-15 with new tyres sizes to be included in Annex 5. GRRF adopted the proposal.

39. GRRF requested the secretariat to submit the adopted proposals ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/9 amended by Annex VI (based on GRRF-83-23 and GRRF-83-15) as well as ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2016/39 as draft Supplement 15 to Regulation No. 106 (Agricultural tyres) to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their June 2017 sessions.

Revised proposal for a “Mutual Resolution on dimensions of tyres of certain size designations”.

36. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/5 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/6 as amended by GRRF-83-11 and GRRF-83-12, proposing to introduce new tyres size usually listed in Annex 5 in a new Resolution, aimed at simplifying the update of this annex as well as reducing the number of amendments. GRRF noted that Annex 5 was containing non-metric tyre sizes not in line with the general formulae contained in the Regulation; therefore, GRRF wondered whether the right approach would be to introduce the appropriate formulae in the Regulation instead of continuously updating Annex 5. The expert from ETRTO agreed to address this proposal and to submit, if suitable, revised proposals for consideration at the next session.

Revised version of the proposal to include UN R106 tyre dimensions in a Mutual Resolution on tyre sizes. The amendment to the table listing the allowed nominal rim diameters (d) is needed to allow the approval of standardized sizes which exist and are already on the waiting list for type approval.

36. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/5 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/6 as amended by GRRF-83-11 and GRRF-83-12, proposing to introduce new tyres size usually listed in Annex 5 in a new Resolution, aimed at simplifying the update of this annex as well as reducing the number of amendments. GRRF noted that Annex 5 was containing non-metric tyre sizes not in line with the general formulae contained in the Regulation; therefore, GRRF wondered whether the right approach would be to introduce the appropriate formulae in the Regulation instead of continuously updating Annex 5. The expert from ETRTO agreed to address this proposal and to submit, if suitable, revised proposals for consideration at the next session.

Amendment, per GRRF discussions, to remove the proposal to require the use of kPa markings and the related transitional provisions from the broader set of amendments to UN R106 proposed in document GRRF/2017/9.

38. The expert from ETRTO presented a revised proposal ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/9 with provisions which were already supported at the last session. He introduced the revised transitional provisions related to new marking requirements. The experts from EC and UK proposed an alternative wording (GRRF-83-14). Both proposals received several comments. Therefore GRRF agreed to adopt the agreed provisions that would not be subject to transitional provisions and to remove the others, as reproduced in GRRF-83-23.

39. GRRF requested the secretariat to submit the adopted proposals ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/9 amended by Annex VI (based on GRRF-83-23 and GRRF-83-15) as well as ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2016/39 as draft Supplement 15 to Regulation No. 106 (Agricultural tyres) to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their June 2017 sessions.

Proposal to update a cross-reference in paragraph 3.4. to read “3.1.2” pursuant to the earlier division of paragraph 3.1 into separate paragraphs 3.1.1. and 3.1.2.

27. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/17 as amended by GRRF-84-15 with editorial corrections. GRRF adopted the proposal as amended by Annex III as draft Supplement 19 to Regulation No. 30 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their March 2018 sessions.

Proposal to

1. correct the references to paragraph 3.17 in paragraph 3.1.12. to refer to 3.20
2. update a cross-reference in paragraph 3.4 to read “3.1.2.” pursuant to the earlier division of paragraph 3.1 into paragraphs 3.1.1. and 3.1.2. (consistent with UN R30)
3. delete the superfluous reference to paragraph 2.19 in paragraph. 4.1.1. (consistent with UN R30)
4. delete the word “existing” from paras. 6.1.1.2. and 6.1.2.2. (consistent with all the other tyre UN Regulations)
5. amend paragraph 6.1.4.2. to take into account the requirements for size designations in Annex 5
6. add a footnote to Annex 5, Part II, Table B to introduce the appropriate formulae in the Regulation (instead of Annex 5)
7. add a size in Annex 5, Part II, Table C for an old size that does not follow the guidelines/formulae applicable for high flotation tyres.

28. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/18 as amended by GRRF-84-16 with editorial correction and a number of imperial tyre sizes updated in Annex 5.

29. GRRF agreed to adopt the proposed amendment to paragraph 3.4. (based on GRRF‑84-34) as reproduced below:

Paragraph 3.4., amend to read:

Proposal to

1. amend para 6.1.2. to align the wording to the headers in Annex 5 and to correct the reference to the footnote
2. amend para 6.2.1. to restore corrent references after renumbering made during recent Supplements
3. amend Annex 5, Table 5 to add the value for the Overall diameter (D) in column (*) that applies to tyres marked with classification code “I-3”.
4. amend Annex 5, Table 6, Note 1 to clarify use of the ‘IMP’ and ‘IND’ suffixes for agricultural implements and construction vehicles, respectively.
5. add a footnote to Annex 5, Table 7 is the to introduce the appropriate formulae in the Regulation (instead of via Annex 5)
6. correct cross-references in Annex 7 following the introduction of three new paragraphs in Supplement 15
7. amend Annex 7, Part A to conform with Tire and Rim Association (TRA) specifications for code designated diagonal tyres with speed symbol A8.

32. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/18 as complemented by GRRF-84-17 proposing the addition of a number of tyre sizes. The expert from ETRTO volunteered to prepare a revised proposal addressing the comments received for the February 2018 session of GRRF.

Proposal to correct references to paragraphs in Regulations Nos. 30 and 54 which have to be updated pursuant to renumbering in the source regulations.

39. The expert from ETRTO presented ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/21 proposing corrections to paragraph references due to amendments to Regulation No. 30. GRRF agreed with the proposal as reproduced in Annex IV of the session report.

40. GRRF requested the secretariat to submit ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2016/44 as well as ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/21 amended as draft Supplement 1 to Regulation No. 142, for consideration and vote by WP.29 and AC.1 at their March 2018 sessions.

Proposal to correct erroneous cross-references in the original proposal GRRF/2017/17.

27. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/17 as amended by GRRF-84-15 with editorial corrections. GRRF adopted the proposal as amended by Annex III as draft Supplement 19 to Regulation No. 30 and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their March 2018 sessions.

Proposal of additional footnotes to clarify terminology differences between the US and Europe to aid in the application of the regulation.

28. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/18 as amended by GRRF-84-16 with editorial correction and a number of imperial tyre sizes updated in Annex 5.

29. GRRF agreed to adopt the proposed amendment to paragraph 3.4. (based on GRRF‑84-34) as reproduced below:

Paragraph 3.4., amend to read:

Proposal for new tables covering shallow-tread drive wheel tyres for agricultural tractors – normal section sizes and for additional specifications for high flotation tyre dimensions.

32. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/18 as complemented by GRRF-84-17 proposing the addition of a number of tyre sizes. The expert from ETRTO volunteered to prepare a revised proposal addressing the comments received for the February 2018 session of GRRF.

Proposal to add a tyre example regarding approval numbering in order to account for requirements under certain tyre regulations where the number of digits of some sections in the approval number may be amended.

57. The secretariat introduced the ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2017/54, ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2017/55 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2017/109. The expert from ETRTO introduced GRRF-84-18 on schedule 4 of Revision 3 to the 1958 Agreement. GRRF raised concerns, in particular, on the defined approval number format prescribed in Schedule 4.

Proposal to correct the paragraph numbering of the original proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 54 contained in document GRRF/2017/18. The introduction of new paragraphs by Supplement 21 and the separation of paragraph 3.1. into subparagraphs 3.1.1. and 3.1.2. result in the proposed paragraph 3.1.12. being renumbered as 3.1.13.

28. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2017/18 as amended by GRRF-84-16 with editorial correction and a number of imperial tyre sizes updated in Annex 5.

29. GRRF agreed to adopt the proposed amendment to paragraph 3.4. (based on GRRF‑84-34) as reproduced below:

Paragraph 3.4., amend to read:

Action item 4 : ETRTO will make a proposal on the relationship between the test pressure used in each GTR test and the test pressures stamped on the sidewall as per 3.3.5 and 2.56.

Action item 5 : It seems that the markings are mandatory in Tyre GTR. ETRTO will investigate if the markings in paragraph 3 are mandatory according to the GTR text and will assess the need for rewording of paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3.

Action item 6 : ETRTO will provide the justification to change in R54 (and in GTR) the definition of the measuring rim, considering the prerogatives of the IWG to change or not existing text from R54.

USTMA, JATMA, ETRTO comments on China review of GTR 16 identifying differences in requirements between the GTR and China’s tyre regulations.

Data collected from tyre manufacturers on their use of the various national/regional/international tyre markings to support discussions on development of a global tyre marking protocol.

Proposal to address type-approval numbering issues specific to tyres under the new version of the 1958 Agreement.

Proposal to introduce formulae for tyre sizes in Annex 5, Table B, add sizes in Annex 5, Part II, Tables C and E for old sizes that do not follow the guidelines/formulae applicable for high flotation tyres, clarify tyre width tolerances, correct paragraph numbering and references, align the text editorially with UN R30 and to make other editorial improvements,

30. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/5 with editorial correction and a number of imperial tyre sizes updated in Annex 5. He also introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/11 as a consolidated version of UN Regulation No. 54, containing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/5. GRRF adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/11 as amended (GRRF-86-23 and GRRF-86-26) and as reproduced in Addendum 1 (based on GRRF-86-43) to the report. GRRF requested the secretariat to submit this amended proposal as draft Supplement 23 to UN Regulation No. 54 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their June 2018 sessions.

This document consolidates previous documents GRRF/2017/19 and informal document GRRF-84-17 taking into account the request for addition of tyre sizes and tyre classification codes common in the United States and standardised by the Tire and Rim Association, but needed to be added to UN Regulation No. 106 in order to permit their type approval in order to conform to Regulation EU 167/2013 for tyres to be exported to Europe. It includes addition/modifications of some paragraphs to the main text of the Regulation as well as the addition of some tyre size designations to Annex 5 and Annex 7:

1. ISO 4251-4 replaced by ISO 18805
2. Paragraph 2.33.2 deleted since new tables for IF and VF were added to Annex 7
3. Paras 3.2., 3.2.2. and 5.4. modified because “tyres submitted for approval” cannot bear an approval mark until approved and the “only” as it is written can be misunderstood. Para. 3.2.2. was aligned to the wording in other UN Regulations. Reference to para. 3.3 in paragraph 5.4. is deleted because paragraph 3.3 does not refer to specific markings
4. Para 6.1.2. amended to align the wording to the headers in Annex 5 and to correct the reference to the footnote
5. Para 6.2.1. amended to restore the proper references after renumbering resulting from the latest Supplements
6. The amendment of Annex 5, Table 5 adds the value for the overall diameter (D) in column (*) that applies to tyres marked with classification code “I-3”
7. Annex 5, Table 6, Note 1 amended because most of the tyre sizes listed in the table, especially those identified by the “classification code I‐3” (i.e. Traction tread), are currently available in both versions: ‘implement’ to be used on agricultural machinery and ‘IND’ to be used on construction vehicles. The two types of tyres have the same type of size designation and the same dimensions. Therefore some manufacturers identify those tyres with the suffix ‘IND’ rather than with the suffix ‘IMP’ thus applying the variation of load capacity with speed as published in Annex 7 Part E. The reason for this proposal is to avoid a duplication of tables with a new table only replacing the suffix IMP with the suffix IND.
8. The addition of the footnote to Annex 5, Table 7 answers the request by GRRF to introduce appropriate formulae in the Regulation instead of continuously updating Annex 5.
9. References in Annex 7 corrected pursuant to the renumbering following the introduction of three new paragraphs in Supplement 15 approved during the 172nd session of WP.29.
10. Annex 7, Part A amended to conform with Tire and Rim Association specifications for code designated diagonal tyres with speed symbol A8.

32. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/6 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/7 (amended by GRRF-86-31) with tyre sizes and tyre classification codes common in the United States of America and standardised by the Tire and Rim Association Inc. and with marking provisions on inflation pressure (for measurements and tests). He also introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/12 as a consolidated version of UN Regulation No. 106, containing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/6 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/7. GRRF adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/12 as amended and reproduced in Addendum 2 (based on GRRF-86-42) to the report. GRRF requested the secretariat to submit this amended proposal as draft Supplement 16 to UN Regulation No. 106 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their June 2018 sessions.

Proposal to add markings for the inflation pressure to be used for measurements and tests.

32. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/6 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/7 (amended by GRRF-86-31) with tyre sizes and tyre classification codes common in the United States of America and standardised by the Tire and Rim Association Inc. and with marking provisions on inflation pressure (for measurements and tests). He also introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/12 as a consolidated version of UN Regulation No. 106, containing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/6 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/7. GRRF adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/12 as amended and reproduced in Addendum 2 (based on GRRF-86-42) to the report. GRRF requested the secretariat to submit this amended proposal as draft Supplement 16 to UN Regulation No. 106 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their June 2018 sessions.

Consolidated version of UN R54 incorporating the proposed amendments in document GRRF/2018/5.

30. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/5 with editorial correction and a number of imperial tyre sizes updated in Annex 5. He also introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/11 as a consolidated version of UN Regulation No. 54, containing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/5. GRRF adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/11 as amended (GRRF-86-23 and GRRF-86-26) and as reproduced in Addendum 1 (based on GRRF-86-43) to the report. GRRF requested the secretariat to submit this amended proposal as draft Supplement 23 to UN Regulation No. 54 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their June 2018 sessions.

Consolidated version of UN R106 including ETRTO proposed amendments (see documents GRRF/2018/6 and GRRF/2018/7).

32. The expert from ETRTO introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/6 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/7 (amended by GRRF-86-31) with tyre sizes and tyre classification codes common in the United States of America and standardised by the Tire and Rim Association Inc. and with marking provisions on inflation pressure (for measurements and tests). He also introduced ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/12 as a consolidated version of UN Regulation No. 106, containing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/6 and ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/7. GRRF adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2018/12 as amended and reproduced in Addendum 2 (based on GRRF-86-42) to the report. GRRF requested the secretariat to submit this amended proposal as draft Supplement 16 to UN Regulation No. 106 to WP.29 and AC.1 for consideration and vote at their June 2018 sessions.