Based upon a proposal from the ETRTO and the UK, this text was adopted by the Working Party on Noise (GRB) at its 57th session to update noise test-track requirements from ISO 19844:1994 to ISO 10844:2011 and incorporate transitional provisions to allow repaving of existing, non-compliant test tracks with the ISO 10844:2011 standards.

Text as adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its 74th session based upon a European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) proposal to amend the snow test method for C3 tyres in order to prescribe the wider of the possible speed ranges (document GRRF/2012/19). Please note that this proposal was adopted at the November 2013 (161st) WP.29 session as Supplement 5, having originally been proposed as Supplement 4 during the June session.

Submission of the wet grip limit values for Class C3 tires as agreed to within the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF). These values were originally proposed in document WP.29/2013/66.

Proposal as approved by the GRB to introduce a “Deceleration Calculator” (dω/dt) for use in the UN R117 test procedures. This procedure was developed by Russia and validated by an ad hoc group (including NAMI, UTAC, and ETRTO). This proposal also includes clarifications concerning snow tire markings approved by the GRRF during its 78th session.

Proposal for a new time measurement accuracy for instrumentation involved in the rolling resistance method (Annex 6 of the UN Regulation) and to restore transitional provisions incorrectly deleted by Supplement 6 to the 02 series of amendments. The proposal also updates the test-track references to the recently published ISO 10844:2014.

Proposal to:
a) Align definitions and content with the other tyre regulations (UN Regulations Nos. 30, 54, 75 etc.);
b) Include a definition of “manufacturer” extracted from the resolution “R.E.3”;
c) Adopt a common definition and use of the terms “Manufacturer’s name”, “Brand name”, “Trademark”, “Trade description” and “Commercial name” and their links; and
d) Add information in the certificate to enable approval authorities to more easily understand the products the certificate addresses.

Proposal to

1. correct a type in Annex 7- Appendix 2, Part 2, Paragraph 5 where the snow group index should read “1.00”, not “100” as appeared erroneously in the adopted text
2. correct the text where the word “tyres” was inadvertently omitted from Paragraph 2.1.
3. align the provisions of UN R117 regarding approval numbers and markings with the provisions of Schedule 4 to the revised 1958 Agreement.

Proposal for an amendment to complement the content of working document GRVA/2018/5. The proposal includes amendments to:

1. The Standard Reference Test Tyre (SRTT) denominations
2. Remove the discrimination between the two Class C3 tyres
3. Clarify that there are no C3 tyres in the scope of this UN Regulation “not marked with speed symbol”
4. Align Annex 6 with the most recent amendments made to standard ISO 28580
5. Define “standard deviation” as appropriate in the text
6. Clarify that, in the cases of C2 and C3 tyres, the “Reference (test) pressure” and the value “Pr” correspond to the indication of the inflation pressure which is always marked on the sidewall
7. Use “repeatable” instead of references to “reproducibility”
8. Update test report forms
9. Include the date on which the new proposed supplement of UN Regulation No. 117 will apply
10. Improve the description of the evaluation of the rolling sound emission test
Correct the figure in Annex 2, Appendix 2, and
11. Update cross references pursuant to paragraph renumbering.

Proposal to adapt the rolling-sound measurement procedures to accommodate special C2 tyres presenting a section width wider than 200 mm, aspect ratio lower than 55, rim diameter code lower than 15 and without any dual fitting indication (i.e. the front size 175/75R15 LT and the rear size 235/50R14 LT or the front size 175/75R15 LT and the rear size 265/50R14 LT).

1. Improve the reproducibility of the test method (in alignment with ISO 23671)
2. Include maximum load and pressure information per ASTM F2493-19
3. Update the test report templates accordingly
4. Remove the limitation for “moulded” markings
5. Transition from SRTT14 to SRTT16
6. Align track friction requirements for track characterization per the transition
7. Clarify vehicle selection provisions
8. Introduce transitional provisions

Proposal to replace “markings” by “approval mark” in paragraph 4.4.1. to clearly specify the intended application of the provision (i.e., to the approval mark, not to all markings).

Proposal to introduce provisions for ice grip tyres, clarify provisions on Conformity of Production, sample submissions, and testing methods, and to make editorial corrections and improvements.

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

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 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 introduce measures to reduce variability in noise measurements and new test methods to measure tyre abrasion.

Proposal to introduce a new temperature correction formula for the rolling sound emissions of tyres of classes C1 and C2, to remove the content of the now obsolete Annex 4 as well as all its references, to update references to standards, to improve the reproducibility of the snow grip test method by replacing the current reference tyres C3 SRTTs 19.5 and 22.5 with the new reference tyres C3 SRTTs 19.5 and 22.5 siped, and to make editorial improvements for clarity and consistency across tyre regulations.

Proposal to improve the reproducibility of the snow grip test method by replacing the current reference tyres C3 SRTTs 19.5 and 22.5 with the new reference tyres C3 SRTTs 19.5 and 22.5 siped, to make editorial improvements and updates to ISO and ASTM standards references, and to align with Supplement 2 to the 04 series of amendments, including a new temperature correction formula for the rolling sound emissions of tyres of classes C1 and C2 and to remove the content of the now obsolete Annex 4 as well as all its references.

Proposal to standardize provisions for the water depth measurement, reduce the track friction range requirements under the test procedures, clarfy that adhesion performance on wet surfaces (wet adhesion) is required not only for C1 tyres, but also C2 and C3 tyres, update the standards references to ASTM F2493-244, F3611-24, F3676-24, F3675-24 and ISO 4000-1:2024, align the definitions of tread groove and principal grooves with proposals for UN R30 and R54, simplify the wording of the requirements for professional off-road tyres, and correct the transitional provision in paragraph 12.23. to specify approvals “first issued after 31 August 2028”.

Proposal to

1. Update standard reference to ASTM F2493-24 and ISO 4000-1:2024
2. Align the definitions of tread groove and principal grooves with proposals for UN R30 and R54
3. Simplify the wording of the requirements for professional off-road tyres
4. Correct the transitional provision in paragraph 12.23. to specify approvals “first issued after 31 August 2028”.

Proposal to clarify tyre abrasion provisions, including to add an ice temperature range of -5°C to -2°C to the test conditions for ice grip tyres.

Proposal from the GRBP task force on Tyre Abrasion to delete provisions from UN R117 that are covered by the proposal for a new UN Regulation on tyre abrasion.