Proposal to modify paragraph 2.4. to define “Material supplier,” delete paragraph 2.59., and renumber paragraphs 2.60., 2.61. and 2.61.1. as 2.59., 2.60. and 2.60.1., amend paragraphs 3.2.8., 3.6., and 4.1.5.3.2. regarding M+S markings and tyre classifications, and delete paragraphs 4.1.5.3.2.1., 4.1.5.3.2.2. and 4.1.5.3.2.

Proposal to delete the term “Supplier of the tread used for retreading process”, to delete “material manufacturer” in favor of “material supplier”, to simplify the list of tyres classified as a tyre for use in severe snow conditions and/or as traction tyre, to introduce a paragraph clarifying that the supplier of tread material dedicated to the retreading of tyres categorized as special use tyres shall provide to the retreader the “void to fill ratio” pertinent to such tread material, to correct a reference to “Appendix 2” to refer to “Schedule 1” of the 1958 Agreement, to delete the field for “Extension No.” in the Communication form since the extension is already in the Approval number, and to align wording with UN R54.

Proposal to:

1. Correct the description of a tyre to exclude aspects outside the scope of UN R109


2. Clarify the definition of nominal rim diameter


3. Clarify the definition of principal grooves in line with the proposal for UN R54


4. Amend para. 6.4.4.2. to clarify that the UN R117 certificate may be used for obtaining the type approval under UN R172 of retreaded tyres classified as traction tyre


5. Simplify the wording of the requirements for professional off-road tyres


6. Replace “XXX” with the UN Regulation No. 172 in the references to the approval of retreaded tyres with regard to their snow performance and/or classification as traction tyre.

Proposal to:

1. Correct the description of a tyre to exclude aspects outside the scope of UN R109
2. Clarify the definition of nominal rim diameter
3. Clarify the definition of principal grooves in line with the proposal for UN R54
4. Amend para. 6.4.4.2. to clarify that the UN R117 certificate may be used for obtaining the type approval under UN R172 of retreaded tyres classified as traction tyre
5. Simplify the wording of the requirements for professional off-road tyres
6. Replace “XXX” with the UN Regulation No. 172 in the references to the approval of retreaded tyres with regard to their snow performance and/or classification as traction tyre.

Proposal to move provisions for snow grip performance of retreaded tyres and their classification as traction tyres from R109 into a new UN Regulation on type approval of retreaded tyres of classes C1, C2 and C3 with respect to their snow grip performance and/or classification as traction tyre.

Consolidated version including the amendments proposed with document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2024/11 amended by GRBP-79-28-Rev.1.

This consolidated document amends and supersedes GRBP/2024/11.

Consolidated version including the amendments proposed with document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2024/03 amended by GRBP-79-26..

Proposal to replace document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2024/03

Proposal from the ad hoc working group on retreaded tyres to move provisions for snow grip performance of retreaded tyres and their classification as traction tyres from R109 into a new UN Regulation on type approval of retreaded tyres of classes C1, C2 and C3 with respect to their snow grip performance and/or classification as traction tyre.

Proposal from the ad hoc working group on retreaded tyres to move provisions for snow grip performance of retreaded tyres and their classification as traction tyres from UN R108 and R109 into a new UN Regulation on type approval of retreaded tyres of classes C1, C2 and C3 with respect to their snow grip performance and/or classification as traction tyre.

Proposal from a small group effort for uniform provisions concerning the approval of pre-cured tread materials which are used for producing retreaded tyres or the approval of retreaded tyres produced by using mould cure process with regard to their snow performance.

Small group proposal to split retreaded tyre requirements into a new UN Regulation.

Small group (France, Netherlands, ETRTO, BIPAVER) proposal to restructure retreaded tyre requirements and regulations.

Proposal for a reference document concerning a general approach for how to handle measurement uncertainties under UN Regulations within the purview of GRBP.

Proposal to supersede GRBP/2023/10 with a more flexible approach appropriate for covering the operations of small retreaders.

Report on discussions concerning the feasibility of a new UN Regulation on uniform provisions for the approval of pre-cured tread materials used for producing retreaded tyres or the approval of retreaded tyres produced by using mould cure process with regard to their snow performance.

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 ensure that the test procedures for retreaded tyres are aligned with the text adopted by WP.29 per document WP.29/2021/8 for UN R117.

Presentation of outcomes from a GRBP group of interested experts formed to consider contents of documents GRBP-73-21, GRBP/2021/16, and GRBP-75-14.

Proposal to align the provisions for retreaded tyres with parallel proposals for UN R54 and UN R117 and to cover all the tread materials and to allow upgrading of the service description of a used casing subject to meeting conditions for traceability.

ETRTO detected an issue in document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2022/7 with the insertion of paragraph 3.5.1. that is the consequence of the alignment between UN Regulation No. 54 and UN Regulation No. 109. This new requirement regarding the marking position in the sidewall for retreaded tyres is creating a burden for the retread industry that will potentially need to adapt all their moulds accordingly, without considering transitional provisions.

Propose a new scheme of approval for Retreaded snow tyres for use in severe snow conditions

Proposal to allow, under certain conditions of traceability, the upgrading of the service description of a used casing, to align the provisions for retreaded tyres with recent development of UN R54 and R117, and to cover all the tread materials.

Comments on the proposals prepared by BIPAVER, France and Netherland to align the test procedures for retreaded tyres with the latest amendments to R30, R54 and R117.

Summary of GRBP-74-06

Proposal to align the provisions for retreaded tyres with the proposals of the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization (ETRTO) for UN Regulations Nos. 54 and 117 and to cover all the tread materials.

Proposal to allow, under certain condition of traceability, upgrading of the service description of a used casing.

Proposal to amend the definition of “radial tyre” in UN Regulations No. 54, 75, 106, 108 and 109 based on the proposal for UN Regulation No. 30 in document GRBP/2021/9.

Proposal to clarify:

1. Signature of the 3PMSF test reports
2. Mould cure retreaded tyre (not UN R117 pattern).

Proposal to align the provisions for retreaded tyres with the proposals of the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization (ETRTO) for UN Regulations Nos. 54 and 117.

Proposal to align the provisions for retreaded tyres marked using the three-peak-mountain snow-flake (3PMSF) symbol with amendments to UN R117 and to restore the remainder of a sentence that was unintentionally deleted in paragraph 3.2.1. during a previous amendment procedure.

The status report submitted by the group of interested experts (GOIE) from Finland, Germany, Japan, Norway, Russian Federation, BIPAVER, ETRTO and OICA

Proposal to align the provisions for retreaded tyres marked using the three-peak-mountain snow-flake (3PMSF) symbol with the amendment proposals to UN R117 (GRBP/2019/19) and to complement GRBP/2019/17.

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 to align the provisions for retreaded tyres to be tested and marked with the three-peak-mountain snow-flake (3PMSF) symbol with the amendment proposals to UN R117 (document GRBP/2019/19).

Addendum from GRRF to include provisions for PSI or kilopascal (kPa) markings and to clarify inflation pressure under the test procedures in the proposal for Supplement 9.

In order to have a Regulation on the retreaded tyres with definitions and provisions structured in the same way of those previously introduced in amendments of “new tyres” Regulations, this amendment:

1. Indicates that for the purpose of this Regulation “tyres” means “pneumatic tyres”, so all the text has been reviewed
2. Introduces a definition of :
   • “retreader” copy based on that “manufacturer” in the tyres regulations
   • Brand name", “Trademark”, “Trade description” and “Commercial name” as defined in the tyre regulations
   • Material manufacturer / material supplier
3. Takes into account the rounding rules (already approved in the other tyre regulations) for the calculation of width and diameter of the tyres
4. Aligns the title and the provisions of the para. 12 related to the names and addresses of Technical Services, Approved Laboratories and administrative Department with their equivalent in the tyres regulations

Pursuant to Supplement 21 to UN R54 replacing PSI with kPa to indicate tyre inflation pressures, UN R109 requires updating. This proposal would allow both markings under UN R109 because the life cycle of the carcasses spans several years.

In order to have a Regulation on the retreaded tyres with definitions and provisions structured in the same way of those previously introduced in amendments of “new tyres” Regulations, this amendment:

1. Indicates that for the purpose of this Regulation “tyres” means “pneumatic tyres”, so all the text has been reviewed
2. Introduces a definition of :
   • “retreader” copy based on that “manufacturer” in the tyres regulations
   • Brand name", “Trademark”, “Trade description” and “Commercial name” as defined in the tyre regulations
   • Material manufacturer / material supplier
3. Takes into account the rounding rules (already approved in the other tyre regulations) for the calculation of width and diameter of the tyres
4. Aligns the title and the provisions of the para. 12 related to the names and addresses of Technical Services, Approved Laboratories and administrative Department with their equivalent in the tyres regulations

In order to have a Regulation on the retreaded tyres with definitions and provisions structured in the same way of those previously introduced in amendments of “new tyres” Regulations, this amendment:

1. indicates that for the purpose of this Regulation “tyres” means “pneumatic tyres” (all text amended accordingly)
2. introduces definitions of:
   • “retreader” copy based on that “manufacturer” in the tyres regulations
   • Brand name", “Trademark”, “Trade description” and “Commercial name” as defined in the tyre regulations
   • Material manufacturer / material supplier
3. takes into account the rounding rules (already approved in the other tyre regulations) for the calculation of width and diameter of the tyres
4. aligns the title and the provisions of the para. 12 related to the names and addresses of Technical Services, Approved Laboratories and administrative Department with their equivalent in the tyres regulations
5. add some information in the certificate to the attention of the Type Approval Authorities for making easier the relationship between this one and the products
6. introduces:
   • In para. 6.4.4.1., the possibility for the material manufacturer or supplier of the pre-cured tread pattern to provide directly to the Type Approval Authority (or Technical Service) all the documents needed to demonstrate the retreaded tyres produced with this pre-cured tread pattern fulfil the requirements of paragraph 7.2. in order to be classified as a “snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions”
   • In para. 7.1.4.2. a new table of tolerances with the objective to properly take into account the requirements for size designations in Annex 5 in addition to what already expressed. The maximum overall width has been taken from the international Tyre Standard ETRTO and Tire and Rim Association.

Germany reviews problems with applying UN specifications for the marking of winter tyres, covering disparities in definitions and performance requirements across the tyre regulations (UN R30, R54, R75, R106, R108, R109 and R117). Therefore, Germany proposes that GRRF work to resolve these disparities and offers two possible solutions: 1) Introduce the definition of "Snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions” and the related performance and marking requirements established under UN R109 and R117 into UN R30, R54, R75, R108, and (possibly) R106; 2) Amending UN R117 to extend the scope of its snow performance criteria to additional tyre classes and categories, such as special tyres (POR, MPT), all terrain (AT) tyres, and retreaded tyres for passenger cars.

Proposal to amend Annex 7 and Annex 10. This proposal would:

1. change measurement units for drum speed in Annex 7 from min-1 to km.h-1 to align the requirements with other tyre regulations;
2. correct the wording from “speed category symbol” to “speed symbol” (as defined in para. 2.33);
3. correct the wording from “load capacity index” to “load index” (as defined in para. 2.32);
4. correct a reference to para. 3.2.13. of the Regulation in Annex 7, Appendix 1;
5. correct a boundary value of load index in Annex 7, Appendix 1;
6. delete in paragraph 2.1 in Annex 7, the possibility to use the 2.0 m drum diameter to perform the endurance test.

In Annex 10, the proposal aligns the text with Annex 7 of UN R117, 02 series of amendments, Supplement 5.

The proposal would also clarify provisions for the minimum heights for markings for tyres with nominal rim diameter codes ≥ 20 and nominal section width ≤ 235 and for tyres with nominal rim diameter codes < 20 and nominal section width > 235. The proposal also corrects tables and figures for the use of lowercase letter to denote tyre dimension specifications.

Proposal to clarify provisions for the minimum heights for markings for tyres with nominal rim diameter codes ≥ 20 and nominal section width ≤ 235 and for tyres with nominal rim diameter codes < 20 and nominal section width > 235. The proposal also corrects tables and figures for the use of lowercase letter to denote tyre dimension specifications.

Proposal to amend Annex 7 (based on the documents ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRRF/2015/39 and GRRF-80-16 from Slovakia) and Annex 10. This proposal would:

1. change measurement units for drum speed in Annex 7 from min-1 to km.h-1 to align the requirements with other tyre regulations;
2. correct the wording from “speed category symbol” to “speed symbol” (as defined in para. 2.33);
3. correct the wording from “load capacity index” to “load index” (as defined in para. 2.32);
4. correct a reference to para. 3.2.13. of the Regulation in Annex 7, Appendix 1;
5. correct a boundary value of load index in Annex 7, Appendix 1;
6. delete in paragraph 2.1 in Annex 7, the possibility to use the 2.0 m drum diameter to perform the endurance test.

In Annex 10, the proposal aligns the text with Annex 7 of UN R117, 02 series of amendments, Supplement 5.

Proposal to

1. change measurement units for drum speed in Annex 7 from min^-1 to km.h^-1 to align the requirements with other tyre regulations;
2. correct wording from “speed category symbol” to “speed symbol” (as defined in para. 2.33);
3. correct wording from “load capacity index” to “load index” (as defined in para. 2.32);
4. correct a reference to para. 3.2.13. of the Regulation in Annex 7, Appendix 1;
5. correct a boundary value of load index in Annex 7, Appendix 1;
6. delete in paragraph 2.1 in Annex 7, the possibility to use the 2.0 m drum diameter to perform the endurance test; and
7. align the text of Annex 10 with Annex 7 of UN R117 pursuant to the adoption of Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments to that regulation.

Document GRRF/2015/39 proposes to change measurement units for drum speed from min-1 to km.h-1 to align the
requirements with other tyre regulations. This amendment proposal would clarify wording:
1. “speed category symbol” to “speed symbol”,
2. “load capacity index” to “load index”,
3. correct reference to para. 3.2.13. of the Regulation in Annex 7, Appendix 1, and
4. correct the boundary value of the load index in Annex 7, Appendix 1.

Proposal to change the measurement units for drum speed from min^-1 to km.h^-1 in alignment with the requirements with other tyre regulations. The proposed text also aligns wording in Annex 7, Appendix 1 with the text of the Regulation. The proposal also corrects a reference to para. 3.2.13. of the Regulation and an incorrect boundary value of load index.

Proposal to transpose requirements for new snow tyres (under UN R117) into UN R109 in order of avoid the exclusion of retreaded tyres from such applications/markets.

Reference prepared by the WP.29 secretariat

European countries are considering new requirements to require the fitment of snow tyres for use in severe snow conditions on specific axles of heavy duty vehicles. New tyres are approved under UN R117; however, a large percentage of heavy duty vehicles are fitted with retreaded tyres which are outside the scope of UN R117. This proposal would transpose the relevant requirements for new snow tyres into UN R109 in order of avoid the exclusion of retreaded tyres from such applications/markets.

Proposal to include material characteristics of the tire tread in the technical requirements since the definition of “snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions” refers both to tread compound and tread pattern.

European countries are considering new requirements to require the fitment of snow tyres for use in severe snow conditions on specific axles of heavy duty vehicles. New tyres are approved under UN R117; however, a large percentage of heavy duty vehicles are fitted with retreaded tyres which are outside the scope of UN R117. This proposal would transpose the relevant requirements for new snow tyres into UN R109 in order of avoid the exclusion of retreaded tyres from such applications/markets.

European countries are considering new requirements to require the fitment of snow tyres for use in severe snow conditions on specific axles of heavy duty vehicles. New tyres are approved under UN R117; however, a large percentage of heavy duty vehicles are fitted with retreaded tyres which are outside the scope of UN R117. This proposal would transpose the relevant requirements for new snow tyres into UN R109 in order of avoid the exclusion of retreaded tyres from such applications/markets.

Text as adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its 73rd session to amend the Russian-language text of the regulation.

Proposal to correct an editorial error in the Russian version of UN R109 and to better align the Russian translation with the English and French versions.