Proposal to:
a) Align some definitions and some contents of paragraphs with the other tyre regulations (Regulations Nos. 30, 54, 117, 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;
d) Clarify the designation of the categories of use;
e) Remove the word “normal” in the definition of “Reinforced” tyre to avoid confusion
with the category of use “normal”;
f) 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.

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 develop amendments to Part II of GTR No.16:

1. Addition of new definitions (Section 2);
2. Harmonization of the Load Range concept in relationship to Inflation Pressure (Section 2),
3. Alignment of the provisions for tyre marking and physical dimensions of PC tyres with the most recent developments in UN Regulations Nos. 30 and 54 (Sections 3.3 and 3.5),
4. Harmonization of FMVSS 139 requirements relative to UNECE PSI index (Sections 3.14 and 3.15),
5. Deletion of provisions for physical dimensions of LT/C tyres based on FMVSS 139 (Section 3.20) an UN Regulation No. 54 (Section 3.21) and addition of new harmonized provisions for physical dimensions of LT/C tyres (new Section 3.20),
6. Deletion of provisions for high speed test for LT/C tyres based on FMVSS 139 (Section 3.19) and UN Regulation No. 54 (Section 3.16) and addition of new harmonized provisions for high speed test for LT/C tyres (new Section 3.16),
7. Updates of the Annexes 3 and 6 with regard to the most recent developments in UN Regulations Nos. 30 and 54.

Other topics to be discussed within the informal working group for the Phase 2 of development of UN GTR No. 16 include:

1. Consideration of feasibility of harmonization of endurance test for LT/C tyres (Sections 3.16 and 3.17), and
2. Consideration of feasibility of development of provisions for global tyre marking.

Report on the status of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval program with regard to regulations under the purview of GRPE.

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.

The regulation of lighting includes individual regulations for specific lighting devices (headlamps, direction indicators, etc.), for light source (filament, gas, LED), and for installation (UN R48). The proposed UN R0 on the type approval of whole vehicles requires submission of approval certificates for components and systems to be included within the whole vehicle approval. Vehicle manufacturers work directly with UN R48 approvals, but lamp and device approvals are generally handled by lighting suppliers. UN R48 includes provisions for listing approvals of lighting units, but not for approvals of light sources (presently UN R37, R99, and R128). In order to avoid excessive administrative burdens, GTB proposes that the regulations covering light units include provisions to confirm their approval under the applicable light source regulations such that UN R48 approvals would represent approval of the vehicle lighting systems under both device regulations and light-source regulations.

Proposal to add tyre and rim dimensions and to add a diameter code ‘d’ of 28.5 (Please note that the “28.5.5” shown in the table is a typo and should be “28.5”).

Proposal to amend the transitional provisions of the formal proposal to update UN R106 (GRRF/2017/9).

Revised proposal for a “Mutual Resolution on dimensions of tyres of certain size designations”.

Revised version of the proposal to include UN R106 tyre dimensions in a Mutual Resolution on tyre sizes. The amendment to the table listing the allowed nominal rim diameters (d) is needed to allow the approval of standardized sizes which exist and are already on the waiting list for type approval.

European Commission note on the publication of a recent study carried out by the environmental advocacy group Transport & Environment on the performance of indirect TPMS.

OICA presentation on its field study to develop data on TPMS performance and comments on the T&E test procedure for evaluating indirect TPMS. In particular, OICA states that the T&E methods did not represent normal use cases or correspond to the intent of UN R141 to address slow diffusion of air that leads to underinflation.

Amendment, per GRRF discussions, to remove the proposal to require the use of kPa markings and the related transitional provisions from the broader set of amendments to UN R106 proposed in document GRRF/2017/9.

Proposals for amendments to Regulations Nos. 4, 6, 7, 19, 23, 38, 48, 50, 77, 87, 91, 98, 112, 113, 119, 123 to clarify requirements for light sources in lighting and light-signalling Regulations listed in Annex 4 to UN Regulation No. 0. The proposed UN R0 on whole vehicle type approval requires submission of approval certificates for components and systems. Vehicle manufacturers work directly with UN R48 approvals, but lamp and device approvals are generally handled by lighting suppliers. UN R48 includes provisions for listing approvals of lighting units, but not for approvals of light sources (presently UN R37, R99, and R128). This set of proposed amendments introduces provisions for light-source approvals under the device regulations.

Information on work in the Netherlands to implement noise-level labeling for roads (in a format similar to that used in Europe for labeling energy efficiency of household appliances).

Explanation of Netherlands interest in labeling of road surfaces, in particular as a means to encourage reductions in rolling resistance.

Paper presented at a Dutch Infra Congress 2016 held on 23 June 2016 concerning the potential benefits of a road labelling system.

Proposal to clarify the requirements for light sources in the lighting and light-signalling Regulations listed in Annex 4 to Regulation No. 0 on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA).

Presentation on legal requirements (push) and public education/incentivization (pull) strategies to decrease road noise levels. The presentation especially addresses the Dutch interest in a road labeling system for rating road surface noise levels.

Proposal to consolidate provisions concerning ISOFIX anchorages systems, ISOFIX top tether anchorages and i-Size seating positions removed from Regulation No. 14 in a new regulation. This change removes obstacles to the inclusion of UN R14 into Annex 4 of the future UN Regulation No. 0 of the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA).

Working draft proposal to establish an informal working group to prepare the materials necessary for the management of the international whole vehicle type approval (IWVTA) process and for the exchange of type approval data (DETA). In particular, this group would include the type approval authorities in order to ensure coverage of all the remaining administrative and technical issues related to the IWVTA process.

Update on the Working Party discussions towards including additional UN Regulations within the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval system.

The question and answer document aims to clarify the operation of the international whole vehicle type approval system. This question would confirm that a Contracting Party may apply additional requirements taken from a UN Regulation beyond those regulations specifically required under a limited whole vehicle approval (L-IWVTA). The L-IWVTA partially applies the list of requirements for a “Universal International Whole Vehicle Approval” (U-IWVTA). A CP could list UN Regulations required for an L-IWVTA and then notify WP.29 of additional requirements taken from other UN Regulations.

The International Whole Vehicle Type Approval will involve granting whole vehicle approvals based upon component-level approvals granted to manufacturers (i.e., OEM suppliers) other than the manufacturer (i.e., vehicle maker) applying for the whole vehicle approval. This document provides comments solicited from EU type approval authorities regarding the management of this system of direct and indirect application of UN Regulation approvals to a whole vehicle.

Proposal from the IWVTA informal group.

Draft proposal under development by the IWVTA informal group to extract provisions from UN R116 into new regulations on immobilizers (see document GRSG-112-41) and vehicle alarm systems (see document GRSG-112-40) pursuant to the development of a new regulation on whole vehicle type approvals.

Draft proposal under development by the IWVTA informal group to extract provisions for vehicle alarm systems from UN R116 and into a new UN Regulation.

Draft proposal under development by the IWVTA informal group to extract provisions concerning immobilizers from UN R116 and into a new UN Regulation.

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

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 introduce new tyres size usually listed in Annex 5 in a new Resolution in order to simply maintenance of this annex and reduce the volume of amendments. This proposal includes changes regarding Improved Flexion (IF) tyres and Very high Flexion (VF) tyres. The proposal harmonizes with EU framework legislation for agricultural vehicles.

Updated information on the status of Annex IV (list of UN Regulations incorporated into the IWVTA) given work to amend certain regulations (e.g. extraction of ISOFIX anchorages from UN R14, simplification of lighting regulations).

Proposal of amendments from the UNECE Secretariat.

Proposal submitted by the informal working group on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval for the establishment of UN Regulation No. 0 regarding the approval of whole vehicles within the framework of the 1958 Agreement. The regulations would establish an International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) scheme whereby Contracting Parties adhering to the Regulation may issue approvals to either a limited level (L-IWVTA) or to a wider range of technical topics included in the universal level (U-IWVTA). Contracting Parties are able to apply the limited or universal IWVTA depending upon the national situation.

The Universal-IWVTA (U-IWVTA) provides a greater level of certainty for vehicle manufacturers and Contracting Parties applying this UN Regulation, as the approval has to be accepted without further assessment of the technical items covered by the U-IWVTA issued. Contracting Parties applying this UN Regulation are not obliged to accept approvals to the limited level (L-IWVTA) but may do so at their choice. However, they have also to accept approvals issued pursuant to U-IWVTA.

The UN Regulation includes the administrative obligations of the IWVTA scheme. It does not establish separate technical requirements but instead refers to the provisions of the separate UN Regulations.

Presentation from Russia discussing possibility for a system of global tyre markings to signify compliance with GTR No. 16 (Revision 4 in a series of draft proposals on global tyre markings).

Report with regard to UN Regulations under the purview of GRPE on the status of the program for an international whole vehicle type approval regulation.

List of approved amendments pursuant to the 15th TyreGTR informal group session.

Marked up working draft of the GTR on Tires as amended by the TyreGTR informal group.

Review of references to test specifications across standards and request to consider appropriate harmonized language under paragraph 3.14.3.2. of GTR No. 16.

Copy of the formal proposal (GRRF/2016/2) submitted to the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear.

Copy of the draft technical report for Amendment 1 to GTR 16 (GRRF/2016/3) submitted to the Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear.

Copy of the authorization (AC.3/42) by WP.29 to further develop GTR 16 on tyres.

Copy of the authorization (AC.3/48) by WP.29 to further develop GTR 16 on tyres.

The mandate of IWVTA Informal Group will terminate by the end of the year 2017. This document is the first tentative draft proposal of “Rules of Procedure and Terms of Reference for IWVTA Phase 2 Informal Group” to be further scrutinized and refined by IWVTA Informal Group, taking into account views expressed in the June session of WP. 29. IWVTA Informal Group plans to submit final proposal to WP.29 for consideration at its November session.

Submission from the IWVTA informal group.

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

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 to

1. amend para 6.1.2. to align the wording to the headers in Annex 5 and to correct the reference to the footnote
2. amend para 6.2.1. to restore corrent references after renumbering made during recent Supplements
3. amend Annex 5, Table 5 to add the value for the Overall diameter (D) in column (*) that applies to tyres marked with classification code “I-3”.
4. amend Annex 5, Table 6, Note 1 to clarify use of the ‘IMP’ and ‘IND’ suffixes for agricultural implements and construction vehicles, respectively.
5. add a footnote to Annex 5, Table 7 is the to introduce the appropriate formulae in the Regulation (instead of via Annex 5)
6. correct cross-references in Annex 7 following the introduction of three new paragraphs in Supplement 15
7. amend Annex 7, Part A to conform with Tire and Rim Association (TRA) specifications for code designated diagonal tyres with speed symbol A8.

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.

Proposal to correct references to paragraphs in Regulations Nos. 30 and 54 which have to be updated pursuant to renumbering in the source regulations.

Proposal from the IWVTA informal group to extract provisions from UN R116 into a new UN Regulation concerning the approval of immobilizers and the approval of a vehicle with regard to its immobilizer.

Proposal submitted by the informal working group on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval for the establishment of UN Regulation No. 0 regarding the approval of whole vehicles within the framework of the 1958 Agreement. The regulations would establish an International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) scheme whereby Contracting Parties adhering to the Regulation may issue approvals to either a limited level (L-IWVTA) or to a wider range of technical topics included in the universal level (U-IWVTA). Contracting Parties are able to apply the limited or universal IWVTA depending upon the national situation.

The Universal-IWVTA (U-IWVTA) provides a greater level of certainty for vehicle manufacturers and Contracting Parties applying this UN Regulation, as the approval has to be accepted without further assessment of the technical items covered by the U-IWVTA issued. Contracting Parties applying this UN Regulation are not obliged to accept approvals to the limited level (L-IWVTA) but may do so at their choice. However, they have also to accept approvals issued pursuant to U-IWVTA.

The UN Regulation includes the administrative obligations of the IWVTA scheme. It does not establish separate technical requirements but instead refers to the provisions of the separate UN Regulations.

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

OICA proposal to clarify that the numbering of type approvals for “conventional” UN Regulations does not apply to the proposed UN Regulation No. 0 on international whole vehicle type approval. A separate paragraph would deal with the interpolation of IWVTA approval codes into type approval codes.

Proposal to align the Russian text with the original English text. In the English versions, the title of Annex 1 (Communication concerning the approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval or production definitely discontinued of a retreading production unit pursuant to Regulation No. 108) is essentially identical to that use for Annex 1 of UN R109. Therefore, this proposal amends the title of Annex 1 in the Russian version of UN R108 to coincide with that of the Russian version of Annex 1 in UN R109.

Report of the TyreGTR informal group chair on the group’s 16th session held in Moscow.

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

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

Proposal for new tables covering shallow-tread drive wheel tyres for agricultural tractors – normal section sizes and for additional specifications for high flotation tyre dimensions.

Proposal to develop additional provisions under GTR No. 16 to allow for its alignment with Chinese tyre regulations.

Marked up version of GTR 16 identifying different requirements between the GTR and China’s tyre regulations.

China proposal for an effort to harmonize GTR 16 with China tyre regulations.

Proposal to amend the GTR on tyres to incorporate China national tyre requirements.

Proposal for additional tyre specifications to

1. add values specified in FMVSS 119, clause S6.2 table II
2. add small rim diameter sizes that will not meet the larger sizes of the GTR

OICA presentation on a field study undertaken to collect data on tyre pressures of vehicles in use towards assessing the effectiveness of direct and indirect tyre-pressure monitoring systems on the maintenance of correct inflation levels.

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 as approved by GRRF during its 84th session to correct references to paragraphs in Regulations Nos. 30 and 54 which need updating pursuant to renumbering in the source regulations.

Action item 4 : ETRTO will make a proposal on the relationship between the test pressure used in each GTR test and the test pressures stamped on the sidewall as per 3.3.5 and 2.56.

Action item 5 : It seems that the markings are mandatory in Tyre GTR. ETRTO will investigate if the markings in paragraph 3 are mandatory according to the GTR text and will assess the need for rewording of paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3.

Action item 6 : ETRTO will provide the justification to change in R54 (and in GTR) the definition of the measuring rim, considering the prerogatives of the IWG to change or not existing text from R54.

USTMA, JATMA, ETRTO comments on China review of GTR 16 identifying differences in requirements between the GTR and China’s tyre regulations.

Data collected from tyre manufacturers on their use of the various national/regional/international tyre markings to support discussions on development of a global tyre marking protocol.

Overview of the Standard Reference Test Tire validation process under the ATSM International standard F2493 (Specification for P225/60R16 97S Radial Standard Reference Test Tire).

The light vehicle emissions GTR (WLTP) is being transposed into a UN Regulation. Given its complexity, the preferred approach is to draft a UN Regulation that would allow national/regional application with different stringency levels. The task force preparing the UN Regulation version of the GTR seeks IWVTA informal group input to understand issues that may impact the application of the light vehicle emissions regulation to whole vehicle type approvals.

Marked up working draft of the amendment to the tyre GTR following the 17th informal group session.

Proposal to address type-approval numbering issues specific to tyres under the new version of the 1958 Agreement.

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.

This document consolidates previous documents GRRF/2017/19 and informal document GRRF-84-17 taking into account the request for addition of tyre sizes and tyre classification codes common in the United States and standardised by the Tire and Rim Association, but needed to be added to UN Regulation No. 106 in order to permit their type approval in order to conform to Regulation EU 167/2013 for tyres to be exported to Europe. It includes addition/modifications of some paragraphs to the main text of the Regulation as well as the addition of some tyre size designations to Annex 5 and Annex 7:

1. ISO 4251-4 replaced by ISO 18805
2. Paragraph 2.33.2 deleted since new tables for IF and VF were added to Annex 7
3. Paras 3.2., 3.2.2. and 5.4. modified because “tyres submitted for approval” cannot bear an approval mark until approved and the “only” as it is written can be misunderstood. Para. 3.2.2. was aligned to the wording in other UN Regulations. Reference to para. 3.3 in paragraph 5.4. is deleted because paragraph 3.3 does not refer to specific markings
4. Para 6.1.2. amended to align the wording to the headers in Annex 5 and to correct the reference to the footnote
5. Para 6.2.1. amended to restore the proper references after renumbering resulting from the latest Supplements
6. The amendment of Annex 5, Table 5 adds the value for the overall diameter (D) in column (*) that applies to tyres marked with classification code “I-3”
7. Annex 5, Table 6, Note 1 amended because most of the tyre sizes listed in the table, especially those identified by the “classification code I‐3” (i.e. Traction tread), are currently available in both versions: ‘implement’ to be used on agricultural machinery and ‘IND’ to be used on construction vehicles. The two types of tyres have the same type of size designation and the same dimensions. Therefore some manufacturers identify those tyres with the suffix ‘IND’ rather than with the suffix ‘IMP’ thus applying the variation of load capacity with speed as published in Annex 7 Part E. The reason for this proposal is to avoid a duplication of tables with a new table only replacing the suffix IMP with the suffix IND.
8. The addition of the footnote to Annex 5, Table 7 answers the request by GRRF to introduce appropriate formulae in the Regulation instead of continuously updating Annex 5.
9. References in Annex 7 corrected pursuant to the renumbering following the introduction of three new paragraphs in Supplement 15 approved during the 172nd session of WP.29.
10. Annex 7, Part A amended to conform with Tire and Rim Association specifications for code designated diagonal tyres with speed symbol A8.

Proposal to add markings for the inflation pressure to be used for measurements and tests.

Proposal to introduce provisions for the approval of retreaded tyres marked with the alpine symbol (“3PMSF” or “snowflake symbol”).

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

Consolidated version of UN R106 including ETRTO proposed amendments (see documents GRRF/2018/6 and GRRF/2018/7).