Proposal to

1. modify the scope with regard to Category S and R agricultural vehicles,
2. modify the paragraph numbering (and related footnotes) to improve text clarity,
3. to correct an error in Annex 5 Table 7 where “35×16” should read “36×16”,
4. amend Annex 7 Part E to address variations of load-carrying capacity for tyres for construction applications (industrial tractors or skid-steers / mini-loaders) with speed category symbol “D”.

“Planned obsolescence is not inevitable: Environmental and social impacts related to the general removal of tires at 3 mm tread depth across the European Union” Document provided by the GRB secretariat in relation to France presentation on worn-tyre provisions under UN R117.

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

Editorial amendments to proposed transitional provisions

Draft statement under preparation by the TyreGTR informal group

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.

Proposal from India to revisit the informal group decision to delete a reference to rolling resistance in the draft technical document with justifications for amendments. India proposes to retain the reference because rolling resistance resistance will be defined and included in the technical prescriptions of the Tyre GTR.

Draft text pursuant to the discussions during the 22nd TyreGTR informal group session

Draft text pursuant to discussions during the TyreGTR informal group’s 22nd session.

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.

Proposal to amend UN R64 in line with the introduction of the “extended mobility tyre” into UN R30 (see document WP.29/2019/50).

Proposal to clarify the identification, marking and test provisions applicable to tyres designed for speeds above 240 km/h.

Proposal to

1. correct a type in Annex 7- Appendix 2, Part 2, Paragraph 5 where the snow group index should read “1.00”, not “100” as appeared erroneously in the adopted text
2. correct the text where the word “tyres” was inadvertently omitted from Paragraph 2.1.
3. align the provisions of UN R117 regarding approval numbers and markings with the provisions of Schedule 4 to the revised 1958 Agreement.

Draft technical prescriptions for discussion during the 23rd TyreGTR informal group session.

Draft as of 7 May 2019.

Working draft at the closing of the 23rd TyreGTR informal group session.

Proposal from the UNECE secretariat.

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.

Amendment 2 to UN GTR No. 16 addresses the harmonization of the previously non-harmonized tests applicable to for light truck / commercial (LT/C) tyres, specifically Physical Dimensions Test and High-speed Test. Amendment 2 also covers the most recent updates of UN Regulations Nos. 30 and 54 as well as the FMVSS of the United States.

NHTSA suggestion to propose the introduction of updated UN R30 provisions into GTR 16 as a separate initiative in order to avoid delays in agreement on Amendment 2.

Draft text based on document TYREGTR-23-07, including JATMA input and pursuant to the web conference session of 11 June 2019.

Revised draft technical report pursuant to discussions during the 24th TyreGTR session of 11 June 2019.

Draft text pursuant to the 24th TyreGTR informal group session of 11 June 2019.

Proposal pursuant to discussions during the 24th TyreGTR session of 11 June 2019.

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).

Proposal from the group of interested experts to allow for the type approval of special-use tyres designed for severe snow conditions.

Proposal to update UN R0 in line with the restructuring of the UN lighting regulations and to introduce use of the UN on-line system for sharing information on acceptance of type approvals.

Proposal to clarify the text to affirm that responsibility for implementing the provisions of the 1958 Agreement remains with the approval authority no matter which organization may be assigned to carry out specific duties.

Proposal from the IWVTA informal group for amendments, including replacing a reference to the type approval number with the VIN, to the annex concerning “Specifications of the IWVTA DoC”.

Proposal to:

1. include the load variation with speed for IF and VF tyres in Table A of Annex 7
introduce a new paragraph (2.18.13) and amend paragraph 3.1.9.and Annex 3,part D to reconcile contradictions
2. clarify Annex 6 “Test method for measuring tyre dimensions” via references to other provisions
3. Correct example in Annex 3, part C by introducing the dimension “b” for the tyre size designation, and
4. Modify inflation pressure markings.

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).

Proposal for an amendment to complement the content of working document GRVA/2018/5. The proposal includes amendments to:

1. The Standard Reference Test Tyre (SRTT) denominations
2. Remove the discrimination between the two Class C3 tyres
3. Clarify that there are no C3 tyres in the scope of this UN Regulation “not marked with speed symbol”
4. Align Annex 6 with the most recent amendments made to standard ISO 28580
5. Define “standard deviation” as appropriate in the text
6. Clarify that, in the cases of C2 and C3 tyres, the “Reference (test) pressure” and the value “Pr” correspond to the indication of the inflation pressure which is always marked on the sidewall
7. Use “repeatability” in lieu of inaccurate “reproducibility”
8. Update test report forms
9. Include the date on which the new proposed supplement of UN Regulation No. 117 will apply
10. Improve the description of the evaluation of the rolling sound emission test
Correct the figure in Annex 2, Appendix 2, and
11. Update cross references pursuant to paragraph renumbering.

TyreGTR informal group draft highlighting amendments, including provisions for LT/C tyres.

Draft informal group amendments to the previously submitted Amendment 2 proposal (GRBP/2019/21).

Proposal from the IWVTA informal group concerning acceptance of Limited IWVTA approvals.

Proposal from the IWVTA informal group concerning the acceptance of Limited IWVTA approvals.

Proposal to update UN R0 in line with the restructuring of the UN lighting regulations, to introduce use of the UN on-line system for sharing information on acceptance of type approvals, and to amend the annex concerning “Specifications of the IWVTA DoC”, including replacing a reference to the type approval number with the VIN.

Changes to the working document submitted for the 70th GRBP session as prepared for submission as an informal document by the TyreGTR informal group.

Report on discussions within the Group of Interested Experts on provisions for UN R117.

Latest changes from the TyreGTR informal group to the draft Amendment 2.

Statistical data on road transport from the EU.

EC recommendations based on the Study on some safety-related aspects of tyre use.

Proposed list of UN Regulations applicable to IWVTA Phase 2 (2018 – 2022).

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.

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 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.

Proposal to adapt the rolling-sound measurement procedures to accommodate special C2 tyres presenting a section width wider than 200 mm, aspect ratio lower than 55, rim diameter code lower than 15 and without any dual fitting indication (i.e. the front size 175/75R15 LT and the rear size 235/50R14 LT or the front size 175/75R15 LT and the rear size 265/50R14 LT).

Proposal for an amendment to complement the content of working document GRVA/2018/5. The proposal includes amendments to:

1. The Standard Reference Test Tyre (SRTT) denominations
2. Remove the discrimination between the two Class C3 tyres
3. Clarify that there are no C3 tyres in the scope of this UN Regulation “not marked with speed symbol”
4. Align Annex 6 with the most recent amendments made to standard ISO 28580
5. Define “standard deviation” as appropriate in the text
6. Clarify that, in the cases of C2 and C3 tyres, the “Reference (test) pressure” and the value “Pr” correspond to the indication of the inflation pressure which is always marked on the sidewall
7. Use “repeatable” instead of references to “reproducibility”
8. Update test report forms
9. Include the date on which the new proposed supplement of UN Regulation No. 117 will apply
10. Improve the description of the evaluation of the rolling sound emission test
Correct the figure in Annex 2, Appendix 2, and
11. Update cross references pursuant to paragraph renumbering.

Proposal to amend GTR including:

• Amendment to the scope
• Addition of new definitions (Section 2)
• Harmonization of the Load Range concept in relationship to Inflation Pressure (Section 2)
• Alignment of the provisions with the most recent developments in UN Regulations Nos. 30 and 54 (Sections 3.3 and 3.5, Annexes 3 and 6)
• Harmonization with FMVSS 139 requirements relative to UN Regulation No. 54 “PSI” index (Sections 3.7 and 3.8)
• Addition of new harmonized provisions for physical dimensions of LT/C tyres (new Section 3.5.2; old Sections 3.20 & 3.21 deleted)
• Addition of new harmonized provisions for high speed test for LT/C tyres (new Section 3.6.2.2, old Section 3.16 modified with endurance test only and renumbered 3.9, old Section 3.19 deleted)