Submission from France proposing changes in the definition of the measuring rim for C1, C2 and C3 tyres.

The proposal harmonizes the definitions and marking requirements of UN R30 with the new 02 series of amendments to UN R117 and the latest proposal for amendment to UN R117 related to the snow tyre definitions as proposed by the informal group “snow tyre”. This document supercedes GRRF/2011/13.

ETRTO proposals to align the definitions in UN R30, R54 and R117 (documents GRRF/2011/13 and 14) raised comments from France (document GRRF-71-31). This document offers a basic “snow tyre” definition/markings plus a more precise definition/markings for tyres used in severe snow conditions.

Proposal adopted by the GRRF to harmonize definitions and marking requirements of UN R30 with the new 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 and clarifying the requirements for the load/speed performance test and to cover regulatory regulatory markings for “temporary uses spare tyres”.

Discussion paper outlining concerns over particulates originating from tire erosion and suggesting a need for global regulatory provisions to limit such environmental risks.

Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) in order to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into regulations under GRRF responsibility.

Text prepared by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into the UN Regulations under GRRF responsibility in order to align the UN Regulations with the EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval Directive 2007/46/EC in order to ease the administrative burden for both manufacturers and approval administrations regarding the extension of existing approvals.

Suggested changes to the proposal to introduce the concept of “revision of approvals” into the UN Regulations under GRRF responsibility in order to align the UN Regulations with the EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval Directive 2007/46/EC.

Reference prepared by the WP.29 secretariat

Proposal to amend the tyre dimensional requirements of UN Regulation No. 30.

Proposal to amend the requirements for the load/speed performance test of UN Regulation No. 30.

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.

Presentation supporting documents GRRF/2015/25, /29, and /32 proposing to:
a) Align definitions and content of UN tyre regulations;
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 change the draft amendments to the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 30 regarding tyre dimension requirements.

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

• amend the tyre dimensional requirements,
• amend the requirements for the load/speed performance test,
• align definitions and content with the other tyre regulations (UN Regulations Nos. 117, 54, 75 etc.),
• include a definition of “manufacturer” extracted from the resolution R.E.3,
• adopt a common definition and use of the terms “Manufacturer’s name”, “Brand name”, “Trademark”, “Trade description” and “Commercial name” and their links, and
• add information in the certificate to enable approval authorities to more easily understand the products the certificate addresses.

Proposal to correct paragraph number references due to the recent renumbering of definitions.

Proposal to allow for the case of a tyre designed for a special application that also fulfills the requirements for a snow tyre such that the tyre, at the manufacturers initiative, shall be marked with the inscription M+S or M.S or M&S while remaining in the category of use “special use tyre”. The proposal further adds “test laboratories” in the headline of paragraph 12. as quoted in subparagraph 12.1. in document WP.29/2016/51 as adopted during the June WP.29 session with the aim of harmonizing the tyre regulations.

Updated proposal to correct paragraph number references due to the recent renumbering of definitions based on document GRRF/2016/33.

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 correct paragraph number references due to the recent renumbering of definitions.

Proposal to update a cross-reference in paragraph 3.4. to read “3.1.2” pursuant to the earlier division of paragraph 3.1 into separate paragraphs 3.1.1. and 3.1.2.

Proposal to correct erroneous cross-references in the original proposal GRRF/2017/17.

Proposal for editorial improvements, including to update a cross-reference in paragraph 3.4. to read “3.1.2” pursuant to the earlier division of paragraph 3.1 into separate paragraphs 3.1.1. and 3.1.2.

Discussion of run-flat tyres and extended mobility tyres (EMT) in support of a general proposal to establish approval procedures for EMT under UN R30 and include EMT as “emergency mobility equipment” under UN R64. The proposal makes reference to recent activity on ISO 16992 regarding EMT test protocols.

Introductory statement to document GRRF-86-04 proposing amendments in order to provide a legal approval framework for extended mobility tyres under UN R30 and their recognition as “emergency mobility equipment” under UN R64.

Proposal to introduce a definition for “Extended Mobility Tyre” based on a new “minimum requirement” performance test procedure with the relevant pictogram to be used to properly distinguish such tyres. This document will be handled by GRB during its 68th session and is referenced under GRVA due to the “conversion” of GRRF.

Proposal to ensure that that P-type tyres can be distinguished from non-P-type tyres.

Highlighting of the changes in the proposal to ensure that that P-type tyres can be distinguished from non-P-type tyres to support understanding of the proposal.

ETRTO response to UK question on the availability of extended mobility tyres (EMT) on the market.

Proposal to introduce a definition for “Extended Mobility Tyre” based on a new “minimum requirement” performance test procedure with the relevant pictogram to be used to properly distinguish such tyres and to ensure that that P-type tyres can be distinguished from non-P-type tyres.

Indian tyre industry acceptance of the proposal to add the updated provisions from UN R30 on Extended Mobility Tyres to Tyre GTR 16.

Canada suggestion to postpone inclusion under GTR 16 pending further investigations into possible impact on Canadian tyre requirements.

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.

ETRTO report on the study on the Dimensional Requirements for tyres with radial or run flat structure after having performed the load speed endurance test. ETRTO proposes to amend the UN Regulations No 30, 54 [and 75] by removing the requirements for tyres with radial and run flat structure.

ETRTO proposal for amending tyre marking method by the removal of the use of wording “moulded” in the marking clause as this is only one of the various technical solutions currently available.

Changes to the proposal to align definitions across tyre regulations and align the regulations with technological progress, correct an editorial error, and clarify that the ply rating is not applicable to T-type temporary use tyres.

Proposal to align definitions across tyre regulations and align the regulations with technological progress, correct an editorial error, and clarify that the ply rating is not applicable to T-type temporary use tyres.

Proposal to expand and improve the current definition of a radial structure while ensuring the radial tyres key features (mechanical decoupling between the tread and the bead).

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 for amendments that allows for tyre marking methods other than moulding.

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 expand and improve the current definition of a radial structure while ensuring the radial tyres key features (mechanical decoupling between the tread and the bead).

Request for additional data and information in the event of a future, similar, proposal under the 1998 Agreement, which would require ensuring compatibility with other enforcement systems.

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 address the definition of the radial structure, 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 for a reference document concerning a general approach for how to handle measurement uncertainties under UN Regulations within the purview of GRBP.

Proposal for editorial corrections.

Proposal for editorial corrections.

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. 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.

A proposal to align the French version of UN R54 with the English and Russian texts.

The proposed amendments harmonize the definitions and marking requirements of this
Regulation with the new 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 117 and the latest
proposal for amendment to Regulation N° 117 related to the snow tyre definitions as
proposed by the informal group “snow tyre”.

Text adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its seventy-second session to align the French text with the English and Russian versions of the regulation.

Proposal adopted by the GRRF to harmonize the definitions used in UN R54 with the amendments (ECE/TRANS/WP29/2010/63) to UN R117 approved by the World Forum at its June 2010 session.

Table showing the status of the revisions to selected UN Regulations, including the new UN R127 (LED lighting) and R128 (Pedestrian safety). Revisions consolidate and update regulations as a single text.

Proposal to incorporate additional tire sizes within the regulation for commercial vehicle tires sold in countries requiring type approval according to UN Regulation No. 54.

Text prepared by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) to correct editorial errors in the adopted proposal for Supplement 18 to Regulation No. 54 (document WP.29/2012/49).

Proposal to correct the symbol for regroovable tyres as adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) and to align the rows of the second column of the table of Annex 7, Appendix 2 to the Regulation.

Proposal to correct editorial errors in the adopted proposal for Supplement 18 to Regulation No. 54 (document WP.29/2012/49). This proposed corrigendum was adopted by the GRRF based upon a document prepared by the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) (document GRRF/2013/26).

Proposal to incorporate additional tire sizes within the regulation for commercial vehicle tires sold in countries requiring type approval according to UN Regulation No. 54. This proposal was adopted by the GRRF at its 75th session based upon a proposal by the ETRTO (document GRRF/2013/19).

Proposal to alter the marking requirements after November 2016 to replace the PSI Index by indicating the inflation pressure in kilopascals (“kPa”) and to add the possibility to put the “LT” marking as a prefix or suffix to align the requirements with current practice for C2 tyres with metric size designation

Clarifications and corrections to document GRRF/2014/26 which proposes to alter the marking requirements of UN R54 to replace the PSI Index by the inflation pressure in kilopascals (“kPa”) and to add the possibility to put the “LT” marking as a prefix or suffix to align the requirements with current practice for C2 tyres with metric size designation.

Proposal to permit the “LT” marking as a prefix or suffix to align the requirements with the current practice for C2 tyres with metric size designation. The proposed text for a prefix is in line with the latest draft of the gtr on tyres. The proposed text for a suffix is necessary for tyres designed to Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association (JATMA) standards.

The overall aim of the study is to propose policy options concerning the use of tyres for improvement of traffic safety. Centrally to this, is the idea that end users need to make the correct assessment in relation to the tyre condition in order to achieve a level of safety as high as possible. Within this context, the tyre condition is considered in relation to technical elements (tyre inflation pressure, tyre tread depth, tyre damage, tyre age, and meteorological influences) and one information element (driver awareness). The study addresses the topics of tyre usage and the impact on road safety (which are the potential safety improvements related to tyre usage from a technical perspective) and how can road users be supported to use tyres that have a better safety performance by policy options.

Proposal to permit the “LT” marking as a prefix or suffix to align the requirements with the current practice for C2 tyres with metric size designation. The proposed text for a prefix is in line with the latest draft of the gtr on tyres. The proposed text for a suffix is necessary for tyres designed to Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association (JATMA) standards. The proposal would add new tyres for light commercial vehicles (high flotation tyres) in Annex 5 of UN Regulation No. 54.

Proposal from the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) in order to add new tyres for light commercial vehicles (high flotation tyres) in Annex 5 of UN Regulation No. 54.

Proposal to correct the code 19 rim diameter. The value of the rim diameter is calculated by multiplying the rim diameter code by 25.4 and rounding to the nearest integer. For the code 19 rim, the value should be 483 (482.6 rounded).

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.

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.

Proposal to amend the tyre dimension requirements. The current rules for calculating the dimensional limits are not consistent among the UN Regulations for tyres and within the Regulations themselves. Hence they lead to uncertainty in the correct calculation. The current proposal aims at unifying the calculation rules to those used in ISO 4000-1 and all major tyre standards, e.g. ETRTO, Tyre & Rim Association (T&RA), Japan Automobile Tyre Manufacturers Association (JATMA).

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.

Document GRRF/2015/27 proposes 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. This proposal would allow for the use of kPa markings in place of PSI prior to the 1 January 2018 transition date.

Document GRRF/2015/38 proposes to change the measurement units for drum speed from min-1 to km.h-1 in alignment with the requirements with other tyre regulations. This proposal would clarify a footnote reference by replacing “speed categories N or P” with “speed category symbols N or P”.

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 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 clarify the provisions for the minimum heights of 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. In addition, the proposal aligns the table on minimum marking heights to correspond with the related figure by using lowercase letters to denote dimensions in both (currently, the figure uses lowercase, but the table uses uppercase).

Proposal to:

• correct the code 19 rim diameter, amend the tyre dimension requirements,
• modify the marking requirements to replace PSI with kilopascals (“kPa”),
• change the measurement units for drum speed from min-1 to km.h-1 and align the wording in Annex 7, Appendix 1 with the text of the Regulation,
• add new tyre sizes to Annex 5, allow for special tyres that can also be used as snow tyres to be marked with the inscription M+S, M.S, or M&S while remaining in the category of use “special”,
• align definitions and content with the other tyre regulations (UN Regulations Nos. 30, 117, 75 etc.),
• include a definition of “manufacturer” extracted from the resolution “R.E.3”
• adopt a common definition and use of the terms “Manufacturer’s name”, “Brand name”, “Trademark”, “Trade description” and “Commercial name” and their links, and
• add information in the certificate to enable approval authorities to more easily understand the products the certificate addresses.

Correction of the paragraph numbering pursuant to the adoption of Supplement 21 and deletion of a redundant note at the end of paragraph 6.1.5.3.3.

Proposal to clarify 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. In addition, the proposal corrects the use of uppercase letters to denote dimensions where lowercase letters had been inserted.

Revised proposal to correct the paragraph numbering pursuant to the adoption of Supplement 21 and delete a redundant note at the end of paragraph 6.1.5.3.3, based on document GRRF/2016/35.

Proposal to add specifications for tyre sizes 33×11.50R20LT, 35×11.50R17LT, 37×13.50R26LT, 36×15.50R20LT and 40×15.50R26LT.

Proposal to

• Clarify the minimum heights for markings of tyres with nominal rim diameter codes ≥ 20 and nominal section width ≤ 235
• Clarify the minimum heights for markings of tyres with nominal rim diameter codes < 20 and nominal section width > 235
• Correct the use of uppercase letters to denote dimensions where lowercase letters had been inserted
• Correct the paragraph numbering pursuant to the adoption of Supplement 21
• Delete a redundant note at the end of paragraph 6.1.5.3.3., and
• Add specifications for tyre sizes 33×11.50R20LT, 35×11.50R17LT, 37×13.50R26LT, 36×15.50R20LT and 40×15.50R26LT.

Proposal to

1. correct the references to paragraph 3.17 in paragraph 3.1.12. to refer to 3.20
2. update a cross-reference in paragraph 3.4 to read “3.1.2.” pursuant to the earlier division of paragraph 3.1 into paragraphs 3.1.1. and 3.1.2. (consistent with UN R30)
3. delete the superfluous reference to paragraph 2.19 in paragraph. 4.1.1. (consistent with UN R30)
4. delete the word “existing” from paras. 6.1.1.2. and 6.1.2.2. (consistent with all the other tyre UN Regulations)
5. amend paragraph 6.1.4.2. to take into account the requirements for size designations in Annex 5
6. add a footnote to Annex 5, Part II, Table B to introduce the appropriate formulae in the Regulation (instead of Annex 5)
7. add a size in Annex 5, Part II, Table C for an old size that does not follow the guidelines/formulae applicable for high flotation tyres.

Proposal of additional footnotes to clarify terminology differences between the US and Europe to aid in the application of the regulation.

Proposal to correct the paragraph numbering of the original proposal for amendments to Regulation No. 54 contained in document GRRF/2017/18. The introduction of new paragraphs by Supplement 21 and the separation of paragraph 3.1. into subparagraphs 3.1.1. and 3.1.2. result in the proposed paragraph 3.1.12. being renumbered as 3.1.13.

Proposal to introduce formulae for tyre sizes in Annex 5, Table B, add sizes in Annex 5, Part II, Tables C and E for old sizes that do not follow the guidelines/formulae applicable for high flotation tyres, clarify tyre width tolerances, correct paragraph numbering and references, align the text editorially with UN R30 and to make other editorial improvements,

Consolidated version of UN R54 incorporating the proposed amendments in document GRRF/2018/5.

Correction of a cross-reference error in the original documents GRRF/2018/5 and GRRF/2018/11.

Proposal to amend footnotes in Annex 5, Part II, Table B in order to clarify categories of use.

Proposal as approved by the GRRF to introduce formulae for tyre sizes in Annex 5, Table B, add sizes in Annex 5, Part II, Tables C and E for old sizes that do not follow the guidelines/formulae applicable for high flotation tyres, amends footnotes in Annex 5, Part II, Table B in order to clarify categories of use, clarify tyre width tolerances, correct paragraph numbering and references, align the text editorially with UN R30 and to make other editorial improvements,

Proposal to introduce formulae for tyre sizes in Annex 5, Table B, add sizes in Annex 5, Part II, Tables C and E for old sizes that do not follow the guidelines/formulae applicable for high flotation tyres, amends footnotes in Annex 5, Part II, Table B in order to clarify categories of use, clarify tyre width tolerances, correct paragraph numbering and references, align the text editorially with UN R30 and to make other editorial improvements.

Addendum 1 to the Report of the GRRF on its 86th session

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 the use of an additional load/speed combination for a tyre type.

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 avoid placing requirements in the Definitions section and to facilitate the text by making use of the definition of “service description” that was introduced by Supplement 24.

Proposal from GRBP to clarify the use of an additional load/speed combination for a tyre type, to consolidate the calculation of reference dimensions with that provided in GTR 16, and to avoid placing requirements in the Definitions section and otherwise improving the text via use of the term “service description” (as introduced in Supplement 24).

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 replace GRBP/2023/11 with a revised 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). An example of the actual differences (in percentage and in absolute value) is provided.

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.

Proposal to introduce amendments addressing 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). An example of the actual differences (in percentage and in absolute value) is provided.

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.

Proposal to specify explicitly that the maximum overall width of tyres identified by the “tyre to rim fitment configuration” symbol “A” includes a 4 per cent tolerance.

Proposal to align Annex 9 with Annex 1 (paragraphs 5., 6. and 7.) and to enable type approval authorities to make the connection with the relevant reports.

Proposal To specify a tolerance for the maximum overall width of tyres identified by the “tyre to rim fitment configuration” symbol A.

Proposal to specify a tolerance for the maximum overall width of tyres identified by the “tyre to rim fitment configuration” symbol A.

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. 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).

Text adopted by the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF) at its seventy-second session inserting a reference to Regulation No. 54 into Regulation No. 64 and adapting the speed limit of type 4 spare units.

Introduction to a new EC-sponsored research project into the impact of tire-pressure monitoring systems in reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of commercial vehicles.

Draft questionnaire destined for TPMS manufacturers and developed for the study of TPMS in the reduction of commercial vehicle fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Questionnaire destined for tire manufacturers and developed for the study of TPMS in the reduction of commercial vehicle fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Questionnaire destined for vehicle manufacturers and developed for the study of TPMS in the reduction of commercial vehicle fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Guiding principles behind the establishment of UNECE regulations.

Public consultation on outline proposals for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Advanced Safety Features and Tyres: background document explaining interest in electronic stability controls, tire pressure monitoring systems, and tire low rolling resistance.

TPMS Motivations; Principles of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS); Impact Factors for Direct TPMS; Impact Factors for Indirect TPMS; CO2 and TPMS; Effect on other regulations

OICA proposal on terms of reference for the TPM informal group.

TBW, a TPMS alternative, CO2 reduction by correct and constant tyre pressure as a first step, proposal for justification.

ETRTO presentation on run-flat tires and run-flat warning systems in relation to UNECE R64.

Presentation providing background and justifications for global TPMS regulation.

Draft guidelines for the scope and mandate of the informal working group on tire pressure monitoring systems, based upon an original proposal prepared by OICA.

Summary of the report and pursuant discussion of the progress of the informal group on tire pressure monitoring systems.