Proposal to amend document GRBP-83-32-Rev.1. Paragraph 1.2.9. amended to exclude special use Professional off-road tyres from scope. Paragraph 2.51. amended to read that the authority which has granted type approval may verify conformity control methods, with normal minimum frequency of verifications at least once every three years. Justification states special use tyres should be excluded as no limits will be established for them, and the three-year frequency aligns with Schedule 1 of the 1958 Agreement.

Proposal to amend document GRBP-83-32-Rev.1 to renumber Paragraph 6.1. as 6.1.1., renumber current Paragraph 6.1.1. as 6.1.2., introduce new paragraph 1.4. to Annex 3 Introduction, amend paragraph 2.8. with detailed abrasion index and level calculation equations, renumber items in Appendix 2, delete item 1.3. from Appendix 2, and amend item 1.3. in Appendix 6 to clarify transfer function applicability between circuit and drum test facilities.

Proposal to solve the discrepancies between the test report format and the description of the test method for C2 and C3 tyres.

Proposal replaces the GRBP2026/26

Road legal race tyres are currently defined in the new UN R186 on abrasion but fall out of its scope. Considering that the new UN R186 on abrasion applies only to tyres that conform to UN Regulation No. 117., it is proposed to replicate therein the definition, the marking and the requirements of road legal race tyres by adding the new paragraphs 2.21., 4.5. and 6.9.

Proposal to improve the readability of the text by using only the wording “run flat tyre”, mentioning the alternative wording “self supporting tyre” in a note and restricts the use of ZR and ZRF marking to the tyres suitable for speeds greater than 300 km/h.

Proposal introduces the definition of “dual fitment” which is missing in the current text and improves the readability of the text by using only the wording “dual fitment”, mentioning the alternative wording “twin fitment” in a note.
Solves problem of type approving LT tyres with load-capacity index greater than or equal to 122 and suitable for dual fitment.

Proposal to improve the readability of the text by using only the wording “run flat tyre”, mentioning the alternative wording “ self supporting tyre” in a note.

Proposal to clarify that an extended mobility tyre shall not be retreaded without being marked with the EMT symbol to avoid the mix up on the same axle with a tyre of radial structure not featuring extended mobility capabilities

Existing transitional provisions do not address the issue of retreaded tyres produced in accordance with the applicable requirements before 1 September 2028. Thus, a significant quantity of retreaded tyres will stay stocked within the different stages of the distribution channels.

Introduce the definition of “dual fitment”

Updates the year reference to the latest international standard specifications

Proposal to:

1. include the load variation with speed for IF and VF tyres in Table A of Annex 7
introduce a new paragraph (2.18.13) and amend paragraph 3.1.9.and Annex 3,part D to reconcile contradictions
2. clarify Annex 6 “Test method for measuring tyre dimensions” via references to other provisions
3. Correct example in Annex 3, part C by introducing the dimension “b” for the tyre size designation, and
4. Modify inflation pressure markings.

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 “repeatability” in lieu of inaccurate “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 align definitions across tyre regulations and align the regulations with technological progress (see document GRRF-82-21), correct an editorial error, and clarify that the ply rating is not applicable to T-type temporary use tyres.

In document GRRF/2016/40, an ellipsis “…”, indicating that the remainder of the sentence was to be retained, was omitted in the proposed amendment to paragraph 3.2.1. As a result, the remaining text was unintentionally removed following adoption of the proposal. A similar error resulted from the adoption of document WP.29/2017/9 regarding paragraph 4.9.2. This proposal also reintroduces the unintentionally deleted text.

Proposal for alternative language regarding markings to avoid use of the term “moulded” which could be interpreted as a technical design restriction.

Proposal to amend the extended mobility tyre (EMT) symbol following the detection of dimensional inconsistencies within the International Organization for Standardization Working Group (ISO) TC31/SC3/WG19, where the dimension “0,33h” was judged wrong and constituting an unnecessary over constraint and to amend the inflation value to be used for the tyre conditioning when assessing the “flat tyre running mode” of “run flat tyres” and of “extended mobility tyres”.

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

Proposal to remove an inconsistency in the marking provisions and extend production of the “regroovable” symbol or word “REGROOVABLE” beyond moudling (i.e., enable use of other technologies) for tyres that can be regrooved and to consolidate the calculation of reference dimensions with that provided in GTR 16 to allow measuring tyres with size designations listed in Annex 5 on rims whose width code differs from the measuring rim width code listed in the tables of Annex 5.

Proposal to align the definitions of “diagonal” or “bias-ply” and “bias belted” tyre structures to the definitions given in UNvR30 and R75, to improve the text with regard to description of the composition of the size designation for metric tyres, and to resolve an apparent contradiction regarding the prefixes IF and VF.

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

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

Proposal to address the definition of the radial structure (as a continuation to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2021/9), the definition of snow tyres, the requirements for special use tyres of class C1, the addition of an optional prefix for extra load tyres, a clarification of the description of the load/speed test for run flat tyres and extended mobility tyres (EMT) and editorial corrections.

Proposal to explicitly allow other technical measurement solutions of the tyre overall width by removing the words “by calliper”, add the definition of “special tyre”, clarify the definition of “snow tyre”, to enable the case of a “special tyre” fulfilling the definition of a “snow” tyre, clarify application of the suffix “M/C”, and make editorial corrections and clarifications.

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 to extend the scope of the speed category E to align with the technical evolution of agricultural and forestry vehicles.

The prescription given in paragraph 3.5.2., which will be implemented through document WP.29/2022/7/Rev.1 adopted by WP.29, contradicts the previously existing prescription in paragraph 3.2.9. This proposal aims to resolve the contradiction by amending paragraph 3.5.2. to introduce a reference to the prescriptions given in paragraph 3.2.9.

Proposal to address the following:

1. “Special use” tyres with nominal rim diameters larger than those listed in the present table (rim diameters up to 42, section widths up to 750 mm and overall diameters over 2 meters) and with speed symbols F and above have been announced in the European market as original equipment of N3G “special purpose vehicles” (i.e., special high speed self-propelled vehicles for agricultural and forestry use, like wood choppers).

2. Existing multi-purpose tyres (MPT) (classified as “special use tyres” as per paragraphs 2.5.3. and 3.1.13.), already type approved since years, have a tread pattern with lugs or cleats in addition to those with blocks, as evidenced by the attached slide showing some examples. It is proposed to amend paragraph 6.3.1. by clarifying that lugs and cleats are possible shapes of the mentioned blocks.

3. Testing tyres with very large overall diameters, sometimes over 2 m, on a test drum with a diameter of 1.70 m ± 1 % would be unpracticable. For practical reasons most of those
tyres are regularly tested on drums with a diameter of 3 m or even larger. The proposal carries equivalence provisions from UN R106 to justify the equivalence of the test method as required by Annex 7 in point 4 “Equivalent test methods" and clarifies based on UN R117 the formula already used indirectly.

4. Some commercial vehicles are often used in the market at a reduced speed of 70 km/h with a load-capacity of the tyres increased as per load/speed combination defined in the table of Annex 8. The proposal would allow use of the speed category symbol E (but restrict it to “additional service description”) to provide this information.

5. Considering that 32 km/h is already a floor value for the test-drum speed for diagonal tyres, ETRTO proposes not to apply to E speed category symbol tyres the linear decrease of
the test-drum speed in function of the decrease of the speed category symbol by keeping, for safety reasons, the same test-drum speed as for F speed category symbol tyres, i.e., 32 km/h).

6. In the case of additional service descriptions mentioned in paragraph 6.2.5.1., it is proposed not to perform the additional load/speed test because the load-capacity approximates with a negligeable difference the reduction or the increase in percentage of the nominal load/speed combination applicable to the nominal speed category symbol (see Annex 8).

7. Type approval applications for radial tyres with load capacity index greater or equal to 122 and without the additional marking “LT”, or “C” have been done in the past for the speed category symbol N for which the load/speed endurance test procedure is not described in Annex 7, Appendix 1. To type approve such tyres the test speed was separately defined by the different involved Type Approval Authorities. In order to harmonize the test procedure to be used for the type approval of such tyres, it is proposed to amend the Annex 7, Appendix 1 by introducing testing conditions in line with the rule applied for defining the test speed of radial tyres with load capacity index greater or equal to 122 (i.e. starting from 32 km/h set for F speed category symbol, the test speed is increased by 8 km/h respect to the one set for the previous speed category symbol).

8. The definition of “snow tyre” is amended to clarify that “snow tyres” are not only suitable for the use in snow conditions but also on mud and by replacing the term “maintain vehicle motion” (i.e. keeping the vehicle speed and direction of movement constant) by a more general concept of “controlling vehicle motion” (i.e. also being able to change the vehicle speed and direction of movement as intended).

9. It is proposed to explicitly allow other technical measurement solutions of the tyre overall width by removing the words “by caliper” which fix a technical limitation. The removal of this technical limitation would be advisable following the principle of not stopping the technical innovations.

10. Editorial corrections are introduced to ensure that the terms “load-capacity” and “speed category symbol” are used consistently throughout the text and to remove some typing mistakes present in the current text.

Proposal to reduce noise measurement variability, completing the amendment proposal adopted at the seventy-eighth session of the Working Party on Noise and Tyres (informal document GRBP-78-05 replacing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2023/19).

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, and to make editorial improvements for clarity and consistency across tyre regulations.

Proposal to complete the amendment proposal adopted at the 78th GRBP session (informal document GRBP-78-05 replacing ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2023/19).

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.

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.

Proposal for 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 for editorial corrections.

Proposal to correct an omission and clarify the text of Annex 3: The positioning and order of the markings shall be as follows:….

Proposal to clarify that wet adhesion provisions apply to C1, C2, and C3 tyres, correct ISO and internal references, clarify symbols “ARC” and “ARR” relationships to indoor drum test method, and clarify application to M+S marked tyres.

Proposal to:

1. Update reference to ISO 4000-1:2024 (published in March 2024)
2. Clarify the structure indication within the tyre size designation for run flat or self-supporting tyres suitable for speeds in excess of 240 km/h (inscription “ZRF”)
3. Clarify the nominal rim diameter.
4. Amend the definition of principal grooves by eliminating the circular reference between this definition and the position of tread wear indicators.
5. Introduce definition of tread depth (used in the requirements for special use and professional off-road tyres)
6. Clarify the calculation of tyre section width
7. Claify the D_max requirement for snow tyres.

Proposal to

1. 1. Add a generic reference to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) in footnote 1
2. Make editorial corrections to the type of tyre and additional service description definitions
3. Clarify the definition of nominal rim diameter (in line with the proposal for amending UN R30)
4. Amend the definition of principal grooves (in line with the proposal for amending UN R30
5. Introduce a definition for tread depth (used in the requirements for special use and professional off-road tyres)
6. Introduce definition for free rolling tyre and front axle, and related revision of markings (ref. GRBP-80-03 and GRBP-80-26)
7. Clarify the D_max requirement for snow tyres
8. Simplify rhz wording of the requirements for professional off-road tyres
9. Add an indication for whether a special use tyre is a professional off-road tyre to the communication form (in line with UN R30).

Proposal to

1. Add a generic reference to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) in footnote 5.
2. align the categories of use to “normal tyre”, “snow tyre” and “specialuse tyre” in line with UN R30 and 54, to introduce a definition of “normal
   tyre” and consequently make use of the terms “snow tyre” and “special-use tyre” that are already defined
3. reformat Annex 5, Table 7 to present the tyre-size designations in a consistent way and to provide explicitly that tyre-size designations from this table may also be used for tyres in bias-beltedvstructure
4. Include the suffix “M/C” that is defined as mandatory for motor-cycle tyres with rim diameter code 13 and above in the figure illustrating the sidewall markings in Annex 3 and to present the markings in a clearer way
5. Add provisions for the dimensional requirements of moped tyres
6. Add a factor for the centrifugal radius of snow tyres and special-use tyres with a speed category above 210 km/h
7. Give the footnotes in the main body of the regulation an unequivocal number to avoid confusion when referencing to a particular footnote
8. Include several editorial corrections to increase the consistency of the text (e.g. consistent use of the terms defined in section 2, such as “tyre-size designation”, “load-capacity index”, “speed-category symbol”).

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”.