WTPP has completed data collection and shared results with members. All tests have been completed. The post processing activity is ongoing, with exclusion of non-compliant data points. Assessment of test method precision improvement is underway.

Presentation on Stage 1 test campaign results for WGWT test procedure precision. ETRTO achieved a Weighted Standard Deviation of 0.071 for Normal and 3PMSF categories, exceeding the 12% targeted KPI improvement by over 50%, demonstrating that R117 amendments to improve precision were effective. ETRTO states the KPI target is fully achieved and is not in favor of JASIC’s proposal to revise correction formula coefficients, as the 2025 dataset is not representative and such revision would deteriorate standard deviation of the 2021 Round Robin Test dataset.

JASIC presents Stage 1 findings on worn tyre wet performance testing precision improvement. JASIC proposes that the KPI target should be the same weighted value as wet grip for new tyres (100% improvement), compared to ETRTO’s 50% improvement target. Stage 1 weighted analysis results show 50% improvement, or 100% improvement if coefficients of the GB formula are revised. The 2019-21 dataset is outside Stage 1 assessment scope due to unmet prerequisites such as buffed SRTT tyre application and reduced sample sizes. JASIC proposes revising GB calculation formula coefficients for the trailer method based on Stage 1 data, with continuous investigation to follow.

Test precision weighted analysis to exclude NOK data from the worn tyre wet performance test. Analysis of precision using dataset without NOK data shows the same trend as analysis based on full dataset. New coefficients for the GB formula significantly improve precision, which is now comparable to new tyre wet grip test. Strong correlation exists between current and new formulas, making it possible to continue current worn-tyre wet grip criteria. JATMA proposes to revise coefficients of the GB calculation formula based on Stage 1 data.

JASIC submits comments on ETRTO analysis results for the worn tyre wet performance test precision improvement study. JASIC argues that 2019-2021 test campaign data is not acceptable for Stage 1 analysis because it used buffed SRTT rather than the molded SRTT prerequisite, original sample sizes of n=4 per SKU were reduced to n=2 or n=1 after excluding NOK data rendering statistical analysis unreliable, and the data falls outside Stage 1 assessment scope. JASIC recommends not using 2019-2021 data for weighted assessment, proposes defining M+S tyre coefficients by averaging 3PMSF and NORMAL coefficients, and recommends revising GB calculation formula coefficients for trailer method based on Stage 1 data.