Proposal of the IWVTA informal group for an explanatory document covering the international whole vehicle type approval.

Proposal to extend the mandate of the informal working group on the development of the 1958 Agreement and an international whole vehicle type approval system (IWVTA informal group).

Proposal for a revised UN R64 that removes the provisions for tyre-pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) (to be reproduced in a new separate regulation) in order to facilitate the application of UN R64 within the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

Proposed text for a new regulation on tire installation for use within the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

Proposal is to align GTR 16 with technical progress, incorporating new provisions for wet grip performance, rolling resistance and qualification for use at severe snow conditions both for passenger car (PC) and light truck / commercial (LT/C) tyres (as were recently adopted within UN Regulation No. 117). The proposal also includes updates from relevant FMVSS and UN Regulations Nos. 30 and 54.

Explanatory report on the development and contents of the amendment concerning wet grip, rolling resistance, and other updated provisions for GTR 16 on tyres.

Proposal to:
a) Align definitions and content with the other tyre regulations (UN Regulations Nos. 117, 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 modify the marking requirements to replace PSI with kilopascals (“kPa”). The intent is to harmonize the pressure indication and avoid confusion between UN Regulation No. 54 and US FMVSS 119 or FMVSS 139. The proposal would also change the measurement units for drum speed from min^-1 to km.h^-1 in alignment with the requirements with other tyre regulations and align the wording in Annex 7, Appendix 1 with the text of the Regulation.

Proposal to:
a) Align definitions and content with the other tyre regulations (UN Regulations Nos. 30, 117, 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 add new tyre sizes to Annex 5 of UN R54.

The current text of UN R54 does not encompass the case where a tyre designed for a “special” application can also fulfil the definition of a “snow” tyre. This proposal would allow for such tyres to be marked with the inscription M+S, M.S, or M&S while remaining in the category of use “special”.

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 add load indexes to the table in the Annex 4 to keep up with the technical evolution of tyres.

Response of the UN Office of Legal Affairs concerning the application of the proposed new revision of the Agreement to type approvals issued under the previous revision. The OLA offers an unofficial response categorically stating that the Contracting Parties determine the application of the Agreement and that unless otherwise stated, the new revision applies to approvals issued after the date that the new revision enters into force.

This document provides information on the expected operation of the IWVTA system and includes a new question on the impact of changes to a UN Regulation included within the IWVTA on whole vehicle approvals issued prior to the modification of the individual regulation.

Proposed agenda for the September 9, 2015 session of the task force coordinating the testing of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

Second proposal from the UN R0 Pre-testing Task Force for validating the international whole vehicle type approval regulation.

Draft form for pre-testing participants to use in reporting errors, concerns, or other issues during the validation phase of the international whole vehicle type approval regulation.