Proposal to align UN R106 with international standards (ETRTO, T&RA and ISO 4351-2 table 2) with regard to Improved Flexion (IF) tyres and Very high Flexion (VF) tyres. This proposal also clarifies the application of EC Regulation 167/2013 which refers to UN R106.

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:
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.

Table of potential areas for future GRB work prepared during an informal meeting held in Paris during 2-3 July 2015.

At the GRB meeting in January 2015 the Netherlands introduced a justification and proposal for future tyre noise limits (document GRB-61-03). During the discussion, it was suggested to investigate whether difference in performance existed between Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) tyres and replacement tyres, noting that the transitional provisions in EC/661/2009 take into account the earlier introduction of noise limits of OEM tyres mounted on new vehicle types. Therefore, the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment asked M+P to investigate the statistics of tyre noise label values in OEM tyres in more detail.

Proposal to increase the stringency of tyre noise limits from 1 November 2020.

Presentation in support of the proposal to increase the stringency of tyre noise limits from 1 November 2020.

ETRTO comments raising concerns over the validity of the Dutch dataset used to support the proposal for higher tyre-noise stringency.

Presentation on Japanese vehicle noise activities, including alignment with UN Regulations and subsequent abolition of certain current Japanese regulatory requirements (e.g. cruising noise, etc.).

Presentation of Japan’s plans for phasing in UN R41, UN R51 (Phase 2, but not Phase 3 limits), and UN R117 requirements.

Presentation on low-noise pavements and the PERSUADE (PoroElastic Road
SUrface for Avoiding Damage to the Environment) project.

Status of the draft text to introduce provisions for tyre rolling resistance and snow performance testing into the global technical regulation on tyres.

Pursuant to the addition of a new speed symbol for forestry tyres, this proposal would add a bonus loads column for A6-rated tyres to Annex 7-Part D. The proposal also corrects the tables concerning “Agricultural implement tyres – Normal section sizes”.

Reminder of the necessary preparations for implementing IWVTA Step 1.