Proposal to introduce provisions to allow the type approval of special use tyres that fulfil the requirements for snow performance as laid out in Annex 7, to bring the latest ISO 10844 standard test surface into the Regulation, and to make editorial corrections.

Proposal to introduce provisions to allow type approval of special use tyres that fulfil the requirements for snow performance as laid out in Annex 7, to improve precision of the test procedures for measuring the wet adhesion of tyres in a worn state by using a moulded SRTT16 reference tyre (instead of a buffed tyre), to introduce new transitional provisions related to this change, to extend corrections already made to the 02 series to the 03 series and make additional editorial corrections, and to define the range for tyre inflation vis-à-vis rim size to reduce uncertainties in measuring tread depth. The proposal introduces the tyre reference F3611-22 per document GRBP/2023/2 submitted to the January 2023 session of GRBP.

Proposal to revise the limits for rolling resistance and wet grip, to address tyres for vintage vehicles, to revise the definition for special-use C1 tyres, and to set the wet grip index threshold at 0.80 for class C1 tyres with a nominal aspect ratio equal to or less than 40, a section width equal to or higher than 235 mm and suitable for speeds equal to or greater than 300 km/h and for class C1 all terrain and special use tyres. The proposal also introduces the k_worn factor in a new para. 3 in Annex 9 to address wet grip of C2 and C3 tyres in a worn state (see GRBP-75-26-Rev.1 for concept), provisions to allow the type approval of special use tyres that fulfil the requirements for snow performance as laid out in Annex 7, and a new definition of traction elements to characterize traction tyres.

Proposal to delete obsolete footnotes concerning worn tyre wet grip and approvals under UN R117 coincident with approvals under UN R54. The 04 series of amendments to UN R117 introduces the requirements on adhesion of tyres in worn state on wet surfaces for tyres within the scope of UN R54.

Proposal for the Worn Tyres working group to complete the proposal for Supplement 1 to the 03 series of amendments to UN R117 (adopted by GRBP in September 2022 and submitted to the March 2023 WP.29 session) by adding a detailed reference (F3611-22) for the molded standard reference test tyre (SRTT16).

Proposal from the Worn Tyres working group to complete the proposal for the 04 series of amendments to UN R117 (adopted by GRBP in September 2022 and submitted to the March 2023 WP.29 session) by adding a detailed reference (F3611-22) for the molded standard reference test tyre (SRTT16).

The existing transitional provisions do not address tyres produced in accordance with the applicable requirements and placed in distribution channels before 7 July 2026. Therefore, a new transitional provision is proposed based on the clause R.4 of part C – “Transitional provisions for replacement parts for vehicles in use” of the General Guidelines for United Nations Regulatory Procedures and Transitional Provisions in UN Regulations. It will clarify that new tyres manufactured before 7 July 2026 and approved according to the 02 or 03 series of amendment will be allowed to be sold and fitted on vehicles in use for additional period not exceeding 30 months from 7 July 2026.

Report on discussions to reconcile proposals for a test campaign towards improving the wet grip test precision.

Proposes the amendment to the transitional provisions aligning with other proposals

Proposal introduces provisions to allow the type approval of special use tyres that fulfil the requirements for snow performance as laid out in Annex 7. The respective marking related to the “Alpine” symbol has been considered for those tyres complying with these requirements

Re-introduces the definition of traction tyre as this can be still used between the entry into force date of the 04 series of amendments and 7 July 2024 .

Editorial corrections and amends the transitional provisions

Updates the reference to latest version of ISO 10844:2021

Proposals for editorial corrections to the provisions for type approval of special use tyres that fulfil the requirements for snow performance

Proposal for editorial corrections

Proposal introduces provisions to allow the type approval of special use tyres that fulfil the requirements for snow performance as laid out in Annex 7. The respective marking related to the “Alpine” symbol has been considered for those tyres complying with these requirements.

Exchange of information on national and international requirements on noise levels

Proposal from the Worn Tyres working group to amend their earlier formal submission.

Proposal introduces a new definition for taxi tyres and establishes different threshold from other tyres.

Proposal from the Worn Tyres working group to amend its previous formal proposal.

Report on discussions concerning the definition of a specific cluster ‘tyre with a nominal aspect ratio equal to or less than 40, a section width equal to or higher than 235 mm and suitable for speeds equal to or greater than 300 km/h’ by indicating the intended use of such tyres.

Presentation on the Strengthening the Effect of quieter tyres on European Roads (STEER) project.

Proposal for a reference document.

Proposal from the Worn Tyres working group to improve precision of the test procedures for measuring the wet adhesion of tyres in a worn state by using a moulded SRTT16 reference tyre (instead of a buffed tyre), to introduce new transitional provisions related to this change, to extend corrections already made to thee 02 series to the 03 series and make additional editorial corrections, and to define the range for tyre inflation vis-à-vis rim size to reduce uncertainties in measuring tread depth.

Proposal from the Worn Tyres working group to set the wet grip index threshold at 0.80 for class C1 tyres with a nominal aspect ratio equal to or less than 40, a section width equal to or higher than 235 mm and suitable for speeds equal to or greater than 300 km/h and for class C1 all terrain and special use tyres (see GRBP-75-27, slide 6). The proposal also introduces the k_worn factor in a new para. 3 in Annex 9 to address wet grip of C2 and C3 tyres in a worn state (see GRBP-75-26-Rev.1 for concept).

Proposal to introduce a new definition of traction elements to characterize traction tyres.

Proposal to correct editorial mistakes in document GRBP/2021/17 that were not corrected by informal document GRBP74-31-Rev.1.

Proposal to introduce provisions to allow type approval of special use tyres that fulfil the requirements for snow performance as laid out in Annex 7. The respective marking related to the “Alpine” symbol has been considered for tyres complying with these requirements.

Proposal to introduce provisions to allow the type approval of special use tyres that fulfil the requirements for snow performance as laid out in Annex 7. The respective marking related to the “Alpine” symbol has been considered for those tyres complying with these requirements.

Proposal to revise the limits for rolling resistance and wet grip, address tyres for vintage vehicles, and revise the definition for special-use C1 tyres.

Proposal to bring the latest ISO 10844 standard test surface into the Regulation.

Proposal to introduce a procedure and thresholds on wet grip performance for C1 tyres in worn state.