Progress report on the Task Force on Tyre Abrasion covering February to October 2026. Work on UN Regulation on tyre abrasion for C1 tyres has concluded, with new UN R186 adopted at WP.29’s 199th session in June 2026, implementing a two-stage approach with initial application from 30 June 2028 and increased stringency from 30 June 2033. C2 test method development is ongoing with formal working document postponed to February 2027; C3 tyre work commenced with brainstorming session in October 2026 targeting working document in February 2027. The Task Force proposes conversion to an Informal Working Group.