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AGREEMENT

CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF UNIFORM TECHNICAL PRESCRIPTIONS

FOR WHEELED VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT AND PARTS WHICH CAN BE FITTED
AND/OR BE USED ON WHEELED VEHICLES AND THE CONDITIONS FOR
RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION OF APPROVALS GRANTED ON THE BASIS OF
THESE PRESCRIPTIONS /

(Revision 2, including the amendments which entered into force on 16 October 1995)

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Addendum 29: Regulation No. 30

Revision 3

Incorporating all valid text up to:

Supplement 10 to the 02 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 13 January 2000
Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 10 to the 02 series of amendments, subject of Depositary
Notification C.N.443.2004.TREATIES-1 dated 13 May 2004
Supplement 11 to the 02 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 28 December 2000
Supplement 12 to the 02 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 20 February 2002 /
Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 12 to the 02 series of amendments, subject of Depositary
Notification C.N.791.2002.TREATIES-1 dated 1 August 2002 (English and Russian only)
Supplement 13 to the 02 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 26 February 2004
Supplement 14 to the 02 series of amendments - Date of entry into force: 18 January 2006

UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF PNEUMATIC TYRES

FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS
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UNITED NATIONS

/ Former title of the Agreement:

Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Conditions of Approval and Reciprocal Recognition of  Approval for Motor
Vehicle Equipment and Parts, done at Geneva on 20 March 1958.

/ For New Zealand, the entry into force is 20 April 2002.

GE.07-
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Regulation No. 30

UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF PNEUMATIC

TYRES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS

CONTENTS

REGULATION Page

1. Scope........................................................................................................................ 5
2. Definitions............................................................................................................... 5
3. Markings.................................................................................................................. 12
4. Application for approval.......................................................................................... 14
5. Approval.................................................................................................................. 15
6. Requirements........................................................................................................... 16
7. Modifications of the type of pneumatic tyre and
extension of approval............................................................................................... 21
8. Conformity of production........................................................................................ 21
9. Penalties for non-conformity of production............................................................ 21
10. Production definitively discontinued....................................................................... 22
11. Transitional provisions............................................................................................ 22
12. Names and addresses of Technical Services responsible
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for conducting approval tests and of Administrative Departments......................... 22

ANNEXES

Annex 1 - Communication concerning the approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of

approval or production definitely discontinued of a type of pneumatic tyre for
motor vehicles pursuant to Regulation No. 30

Annex 2 - Example of the arrangement of the approval mark

Annex 3 - Arrangement of tyre markings

Annex 4 - Load-capacity indices

CONTENTS (continued)

Annex 5 - Tyre size designation and dimensions

Annex 6 - Method of measuring pneumatic tyres

Annex 7 - Procedure for load/speed performance tests

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1. SCOPE

This Regulation covers new pneumatic tyres designed primarily, but not only, for
vehicles in categories M1, O1 and O2. 1/
It does not apply to tyres designed for
(a) the equipment for vintage cars
(b) competitions.

2. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Regulation,

2.1. "Type of pneumatic tyre" means a category of pneumatic tyres which do

not differ in such essential respects as:

2.1.1. The manufacturer;

2.1.2. Tyre-size designation;

2.1.3. Category of use (ordinary (road-type) or snow tyre or for temporary use);

2.1.4. Structure (diagonal (bias-ply), bias-belted, radial-ply, run flat tyre);

2.1.5. Speed category symbol;

2.1.6. Load-capacity index;

1/ As defined in Annex 7 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles

(R.E.3), (document TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.1/Amend.2 as last amended by Amend.4).
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2.1.7. Tyre cross-section;

2.2. "Snow tyre" means a tyre whose tread pattern and whose structure are
primarily designed to ensure in mud and fresh or melting snow a performance
better than that of an ordinary (road-type) tyre. The tread pattern of a snow tyre
generally consists of groove (rib) and/or solid-block elements more widely spaced
than on an ordinary (road-type) tyre;

2.3. "Structure" of a pneumatic tyre means the technical characteristics of the

tyre's carcass. The following structures are distinguished in particular;

2.3.1. "Diagonal" or "bias-ply" describes a pneumatic-tyre structure in which the ply

cords extend to the beads and are laid at alternate angles of substantially less than
90° to the centre line of the tread;

2.3.2 "Bias-belted" describes a pneumatic-tyre structure of diagonal (bias-ply) type in

which the carcass is restricted by a belt comprising two or more layers of
substantially inextensible cord material laid at alternate angles close to those of
the carcass;

2.3.3. "Radial" describes a pneumatic-tyre structure in which the ply cords extend to the
beads and are laid substantially at 90° to the centre line of the tread, the carcass
being stabilized by an essentially inextensible circumferential belt;

2.3.4. "Reinforced" or "Extra Load" describes a pneumatic-tyre structure in which the

carcass is more resistant than that of the corresponding standard tyre;

2.3.5. "Temporary use spare tyre" means a tyre different from a tyre intended to be
fitted to any vehicle for normal driving conditions but intended only for
temporary use under restricted driving conditions;

2.3.6. "T-type temporary use spare tyre" means a type of temporary use spare tyre
designed for use at inflation pressures higher than those established for standard
and reinforced tyres;

2.3.7. "Run flat tyre" or "Self supporting tyre" describes a pneumatic tyre structure
provided with any technical solutions (for example, reinforced sidewalls, etc.)
allowing the pneumatic tyre, mounted on the appropriate wheel and in the absence
of any supplementary component, to supply the vehicle with the basic tyre
functions, at least, at a speed of 80km/h (50mph) and a distance of 80km when
operating in flat tyre running mode.
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2.4. "Bead" means the part of a pneumatic tyre which is of such shape and structure as
to fit the rim and hold the tyre on it; 2/

2.5. "Cord" means the strands forming the fabric of the plies in the pneumatic tyre; 2/

2.6. "Ply" means a layer of rubber-coated parallel cords; 2/

2.7. "Carcass" means that part of a pneumatic tyre other than the tread and the rubber
side walls which, when inflated, bears the load; 2/

2.8. "Tread" means that part of a pneumatic tyre which comes into contact with the
ground; 2/

2.9. "Side wall" means the part of a pneumatic tyre between the tread and the bead; 2/

2.10. "Lower area of tyre" means the area included between the point of maximum
section width of the tyre and the area designed to be covered by the edge of the
rim; 2/

2.10.1. However, in case of tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration"
(see para. 3.1.10.) symbol "A", it means the area of the tyre which is seating on
the rim.

2.11. "Tread groove" means the space between two adjacent ribs or blocks in the tread
pattern; 2/

2.12. "Section width" means the linear distance between the outsides of the side walls
of an inflated pneumatic tyre, excluding elevations due to labelling (marking),
decoration or protective bands or ribs; 2/

2.13. "Overall width" means the linear distance between the outsides of the side walls
of an inflated pneumatic tyre, including labelling (marking), decoration and
protective bands or ribs; 2/

2.14. "Section height" means a distance equal to half the difference between the outer
diameter of the tyre and the nominal rim diameter; 2/

2.15. "Nominal aspect ratio (Ra)" means the centuple of the number obtained by
dividing the number expressing the section height in mm by the number
expressing the nominal section width in mm;

2/ See explanatory figure.

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2.16. "Outer diameter" means the overall diameter of an inflated new pneumatic tyre;
2/

2.17. "Tyre-size designation" is

2.17.1. a designation showing:

2.17.1.1. the nominal section width. This width must be expressed in mm, except in the
case of the types of tyre for which the size designation is shown in the first
column of the tables in Annex 5 to this Regulation;

2.17.1.2. the nominal aspect ratio except in the case of certain types of tyre, for which the
size designation is shown in the first column of the tables in Annex 5 to this
Regulation, or, depending on the tyre design type, the nominal outer diameter
expressed in mm;
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2/ See explanatory figure.

2.17.1.3. a conventional number denoting the nominal rim diameter and corresponding to
its diameter expressed either by codes (numbers below 100) or in millimetres
(numbers above 100);

2.17.1.4. the letter "T" in front of the nominal section width in case of T-type temporary
use spare tyres;

2.17.1.5. an indication of the tyre to rim fitment configuration when it differs from the
standard configuration.

2.18. "Nominal rim diameter" means the diameter of the rim on which a tyre is
designed to be mounted;

2.19. "Rim" means the support for a tyre-and-tube assembly, or for a tubeless tyre, on
which the tyre beads are seated; 2/

2.19.1. "Tyre to rim fitment configuration" means the type of rim to which the tyre is
designed to be fitted. In the case of non-standard rims this will be identified by a
symbol applied to the tyre, for example, "CT", "TR", "TD" or "A".
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2.20. "Theoretical rim" means the notional rim whose width would be equal to x times
the nominal section width of a tyre. The value of x shall be specified by the
manufacturer of that tyre;

2.21. "Measuring rim" means the rim on which a tyre is required to be fitted for size
measurements;

2.22. "Test rim" means the rim on which a tyre is required to be fitted for testing;

2.23. "Chunking" means the breaking away of pieces of rubber from the tread;

2.24. "Cord separation" means the parting of the cords from their rubber coating;

2.25. "Ply separation" means the parting of adjacent plies;

2.26. "Tread separation" means the pulling away of the tread from the carcass;

2.27. "Tread-wear indicators" means the projections within the tread grooves designed
to give a visual indication of the degree of wear of the tread;

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2/ See explanatory figure.

2.28. "Load-capacity index" means a number associated to the reference mass a tyre
can carry when operated in conformity with requirements governing utilization
specified by the manufacturer.

2.29. "Speed category" means the maximum speed which the tyre can sustain,
expressed by speed category symbol (see table below).

2.29.1. The categories of speed are those indicated in the table below:
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Speed-category symbol Maximum speed

(km/h)

L 120
M 130
N 140
P 150
Q 160
R 170
S 180
T 190
U 200
H 210
V 240
W 270
Y 300
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2.30. Tread pattern grooves

2.30.1. "Principal grooves" means the wide grooves positioned in the central zone of the
tyre tread, which have the tread-wear indicators (see para. 2.27.) located inside
them.

2.30.2. "Secondary grooves" means the supplementary grooves of the tread pattern which
may disappear in the course of the tyre's life.

2.31. "Maximum load rating" means the maximum mass the tyre is rated to carry;

2.31.1. for speed not exceeding 210 km/h the maximum load rating shall not exceed the
value associated with the load capacity index of the tyre;

2.31.2. for speed higher than 210 km/h, but not exceeding 240 km/h, (tyres classified
with speed category symbol "V") the maximum load rating shall not exceed the
percentage of the value associated with the load capacity index of the tyre,
indicated in the table below, with reference to the speed capability of the car to
which the tyre is fitted.

Maximum speed Maximum load rating

(km/h) (per cent)

215 98.5
220 97
225 95.5
230 94
235 92.5
240 91
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For intermediate maximum speeds linear interpolations of the maximum load

rating are allowed.

2.31.3. For speeds higher than 240 km/h (tyres classified with speed category symbol "W") the
maximum load rating shall not exceed the percentage of the value associated with
the load capacity index of the tyre, indicated in the table below, with reference to
the speed capability of the car to which the tyre is fitted.

Maximum speed Maximum load rating

(km/h) (per cent)

240 100
250 95
260 90
270 85

For intermediate maximum speeds linear interpolations of the maximum load

rating are allowed.

2.31.4. For speeds higher than 270 km/h (tyres classified with speed-category symbol
"Y") the maximum load rating shall not exceed the percentage of the value
associated with the load capacity index of the tyre, indicated in the table below,
with reference to the speed capability of the car to which the tyre is fitted.

Maximum speed Maximum load rating

(km/h) (per cent)

270 100
280 95
290 90
300 85
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For intermediate maximum speeds linear interpolations of the maximum load

rating are allowed.

2.31.5. For speeds lower or equal to 60 km/h the maximum load rating must not exceed
the percentage of mass, associated with the load capacity index of the tyre
indicated in the table below with reference to the maximum design speed of the
vehicle to which the tyre is to be fitted.

Maximum speed Maximum load rating

(km/h) (per cent)

25 142
30 135
40 125
50 115
60 110
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2.31.6. For speeds in excess of 300 km/h, the maximum load rating must not exceed the
mass specified by the tyre manufacturer with reference to the speed capacity of
the tyre. For intermediate speeds between 300 km/h and the maximum speed
permitted by the tyre manufacturer, a linear interpolation of the maximum load
rating applies.

2.32. "Flat tyre running mode" describes the state of the tyre, essentially maintaining its
structural integrity, while operating at an inflation pressure between 0 and 70 kPa.

2.33. "Basic tyre functions" means the normal capability of an inflated tyre in
supporting a given load up to a given speed and transmitting the driving, the
steering and the braking forces to the ground on which it runs.

2.34. "Run flat system" or "Extended mobility system" describes an assembly of

specified functionally dependant components, including a tyre, which together
provide the specified performance granting the vehicle with the basic tyre
functions, at least, at a speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and a distance of 80 km when
operating in flat tyre running mode.
2.35. "Deflected section height" is the difference between the deflected radius,
measured from the centre of the rim to the surface of the drum, and one half the
nominal rim diameter as defined in ISO 4000-1.

3. MARKINGS

3.1. Pneumatic tyres submitted for approval shall bear on both side walls in the case
of symmetrical tyres and at least on the outer side wall in the case of
asymmetrical tyres:

3.1.1. The trade name or mark;

3.1.2. The tyre-size designation as defined in paragraph 2.17. of this Regulation;

3.1.3. An indication of the structure as follows:

3.1.3.1. on diagonal (bias-ply) tyres, no marking or the letter "D" placed in front of the
rim diameter marking;

3.1.3.2. on radial-ply tyres, the letter "R" placed in front of the rim-diameter marking,
and, optionally, the word "RADIAL";

3.1.3.3. on bias-belted tyres, the letter "B" placed in front of the rim-diameter marking,
and in addition the words "BIAS-BELTED";
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3.1.3.4. on radial ply tyres suitable for speeds in excess of 240 km/h but not exceeding
300 km/h (tyres marked with the speed symbol "W" or "Y" as part of the service
description), the letter "R", placed before the rim diameter code marking, may be
replaced with the inscription "ZR".

3.1.3.5. on "run flat" or "self supporting" tyres the letter "F" placed in front of the rim
diameter marking.

3.1.4. An indication of the tyre's speed category by means of the symbol shown in
paragraph 2.29. above;

3.1.4.1. On tyres suitable for speeds in excess of 300 km/h, the letter "R" placed in front
of the rim diameter code marking shall be replaced by the inscription "ZR" and
the tyre shall be marked with a service description consisting of the speed symbol
"Y" and the corresponding load index. The service description shall be marked
within brackets, for example, "(95Y)".

3.1.5. The inscription M+S or M.S or M&S in the case of a snow tyre;

3.1.6. The load-capacity index as defined in paragraph 2.28. of this Regulation;

3.1.7. The word "TUBELESS" if the tyre is designed for use without an inner tube;

3.1.8. The word "REINFORCED" or the words "EXTRA LOAD" if the tyre is a
reinforced tyre;

3.1.9. The date of manufacture in the form of a group of four digits, the first two
showing the week and the last two the year of manufacture. However, this
marking which may be placed on one side wall only, shall not be mandatory, on
any tyre submitted for approval, until two years after the date of entry into force
of this Regulation. 3/

3.1.10. In the case of tyres first approved after the entry into force of Supplement 13 to
the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No. 30, the identification referred to in
paragraph 2.17.1.5. shall be placed immediately after the rim diameter marking
referred to in paragraph 2.17.1.3.

3.1.11. In the case of temporary use spare tyres, the words "TEMPORARY USE ONLY"
in upper case characters at least 12.7 mm high.

3.1.11.1. In addition, in the case of "T" type temporary use spare tyres, the legend
"INFLATE TO 420 kPa (60 psi)", the upper case characters being at least 12.7
mm high.

3/ Before 1 January 2000, the date of manufacture may be indicated by a group of three
digits, the first two showing the week and the last one the year of manufacture.
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3.1.12. The symbol below if the tyre is a "run flat" or "self supporting" tyre, where "h" is
at least 12 mm.

3.2. Tyres shall provide adequate space for the approval mark, as shown in Annex 2 to
this Regulation.

3.3. Annex 3 to this Regulation gives an example of the arrangement of the tyre
markings.

3.4. The markings referred to in paragraph 3.1. and the approval mark prescribed in
paragraph 5.4. of this Regulation shall be moulded on to or into the tyres. They
shall be clearly legible and situated in the lower area of the tyre on at least one of
its side walls, except for the inscription mentioned in paragraph 3.1.1. above.

3.4.1. However, for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration" (see
para. 3.1.10.) symbol "A", the markings may be placed anywhere on the outside
sidewall of the tyre.

4. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

4.1. The application for approval of a type of pneumatic tyre shall be submitted by the
holder of the trade name or mark or by his duly accredited representative. It shall
specify:

4.1.1. The tyre-size designation as defined in paragraph 2.17. of this Regulation;

4.1.2. The trade name or mark;

4.1.3. The category of use (ordinary (road-type) or snow-tyre, or for temporary use);

4.1.4. Structure: diagonal (bias ply), bias belted, radial, run flat tyre;
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4.1.5. The speed category;

4.1.6. The load-capacity index of the tyre;

4.1.7. Whether the tyre is to be used with or without an inner tube;

4.1.8. Whether the tyre is "standard" or "reinforced" or "T-type temporary use spare
tyre";

4.1.9. The ply-rating number of diagonal (bias-ply) tyres;

4.1.10. The overall dimensions: overall section width and outer diameter;

4.1.11. The rims on which the tyre can be mounted;

4.1.12. The measuring rim and test rim;

4.1.13. The test pressure where the manufacturer requests the application of Annex 7,
paragraph 1.3. to this Regulation;

4.1.14. The factor x referred to in paragraph 2.20. above.

4.1.15. For tyres suitable for speeds in excess of 300 km/h, the maximum speed
permitted by the tyre manufacturer and the load carrying capacity allowed for that
maximum speed. The tyre manufacturer must also specify these values in the
technical literature for the tyre type.

4.1.16. The identification of the bead retention rim contours specific for the "flat tyre
running mode" of "run flat tyres".

4.2. The application for approval shall be accompanied (all in triplicate) by a sketch,
or a representative photograph, which identify the tyre tread pattern and a sketch
of the envelope of the inflated tyre mounted on the measuring rim, showing the
relevant dimensions (see paragraphs 6.1.1. and 6.1.2.) of the type submitted for
approval. It shall also be accompanied either by the test report issued by the
approved Test Laboratory or by one or two samples of the tyre type, at the
discretion of the Competent Authority. Drawings or photographs of the side wall
and tread of the tyre shall be submitted once production has been established, no
later than one year after the date of issue of the type approval.

4.3. The Competent Authority shall verify the existence of satisfactory arrangements
for ensuring effective control of the conformity of production before type
approval is granted.
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4.4. Where a tyre manufacturer submits application for type approval for a range of
tyres, it is not considered necessary to carry out a load/speed test on every type of
tyre in the range. Worst case selection may be made at the discretion of the
Approval Authority.

5. APPROVAL

5.1. If the pneumatic tyre submitted for approval in pursuance of this Regulation
meets the requirements of paragraph 6 below, approval of that type of tyre shall
be granted.

5.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits
(at present 02) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most
recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of
the approval. The same Contracting Party shall not assign the same number to
another tyre type covered by this Regulation.

5.3. Notice of approval or of extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval or

production definitively discontinued of a type of pneumatic tyre pursuant to this
Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying
this Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this
Regulation.

5.3.1. Where type approval is granted for a tyre type suitable for speeds over 300 km/h
(see paragraph 4.1.15.), the relevant maximum speed (km/h) and the load carrying
capacity (kg) allowed for the maximum speed shall be notified in clear in section
10 of the communication form (see Annex 1 of this Regulation); load carrying
capacities for intermediate speeds higher than 300 km/h may also be specified.

5.4. There shall be affixed conspicuously to every pneumatic tyre conforming to a

type of tyre approved under this Regulation, in the space referred to in
paragraph 3.2. above and in addition to the markings prescribed in paragraph 3.1.
above, an international approval mark consisting of:
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5.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter "E" followed by the distinguishing number of the
country which has granted approval; 4/

5.4.2. An approval number.

5.5. The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible.

5.6. Annex 2 to this Regulation gives an example of the arrangement of the approval
mark.

6. REQUIREMENTS

6.1. Dimensions of tyres

6.1.1. Section width of a tyre

6.1.1.1. The section width shall be calculated by the following formula:

S = S1 + K(A-A1),

where:

S is the "section width" expressed in mm and measured on the measuring

rim;

4/ 1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for Sweden, 6 for
Belgium, 7 for Hungary, 8 for the Czech Republic, 9 for Spain, 10 for Serbia, 11 for the United
Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for Luxembourg, 14 for Switzerland, 15 (vacant), 16 for Norway,
17 for Finland, 18 for Denmark, 19 for Romania, 20 for Poland, 21 for Portugal, 22 for the
Russian Federation, 23 for Greece, 24 for Ireland, 25 for Croatia, 26 for Slovenia, 27 for
Slovakia, 28 for Belarus, 29 for Estonia, 30 (vacant), 31 for Bosnia and Herzegovina, 32 for
Latvia, 33 (vacant), 34 for Bulgaria, 35 (vacant), 36 for Lithuania, 37 for Turkey, 38 (vacant),
39 for Azerbaijan, 40 for The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 41 (vacant), 42 for the
European Community (Approvals are granted by its Member States using their respective ECE
symbol), 43 for Japan, 44 (vacant), 45 for Australia, 46 for Ukraine, 47 for South Africa, 48 for
New Zealand, 49 for Cyprus, 50 for Malta, 51 for the Republic of Korea, 52 for Malaysia, 53 for
Thailand, 54 and 55 (vacant) and 56 for Montenegro. Subsequent numbers shall be assigned to
other countries in the chronological order in which they ratify or accede to the Agreement
Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment
and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for
Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions, and the
numbers thus assigned shall be communicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to
the Contracting Parties to the Agreement.
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S1 is the "nominal section width" (in mm) as shown on the side wall of
the tyre in the designation of the tyre as prescribed;

A is the width (expressed in mm) of the measuring rim, as shown by the

manufacturer in the descriptive note; 5/

A1 is the width (expressed in mm) of the theoretical rim.

A1 shall be taken to equal S1 multiplied by the factor x, as specified by the

manufacturer, and K shall be taken to equal 0.4.

6.1.1.2. However, for the types of tyres for which the designation is given in the first
column of the tables in Annex 5 to this Regulation, the section width shall be that
given opposite the tyre designation in these tables.

6.1.1.3. However, for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration" (see
para. 3.1.10.) symbol "A", K shall be taken equal to 0.6.

6.1.2. Outer diameter of a tyre

6.1.2.1. The outer diameter of a tyre shall be calculated by the following formula:

D = d + 2H

where:

D is the outer diameter expressed in mm

d is the conventional number defined in paragraph 2.17.1.3. above,

expressed in mm, 5/
H is the nominal section height in mm, equal to:
H = 0.01S1.Ra,

S1 is the nominal section width in mm, and

Ra is the nominal aspect ratio,

all as shown on the side wall of the tyre in the tyre-size designation in
conformity with the requirements of paragraph 3.4. above.

/5/ When the conventional number is given by codes, the value in mm is obtained by
multiplying such number by 25.4.
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6.1.2.2. However, for the types of tyres for which the designation is given in the first
column of the tables of Annex 5 to this Regulation the outer diameter shall be
that given opposite the "size" designation in these tables.

6.1.2.3. However, for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration" (see
para. 3.1.10.) symbol "A", the outer diameter shall be that specified in the tyre
size designation as shown on the sidewall of the tyre.

6.1.3. Method of measuring pneumatic tyres

The dimensions of pneumatic tyres shall be measured by the procedure described

in Annex 6 to this Regulation.

6.1.4. Tyre section-width specifications

6.1.4.1. The overall width of a tyre may be less than the section width determined
pursuant to paragraph 6.1.1. above.

6.1.4.2. It may exceed that value by the following percentages:

6.1.4.2.1. in diagonal (bias-ply) tyres: 6 per cent;

6.1.4.2.2. in radial ply, run flat tyres: 4 per cent;

6.1.4.2.3. in addition, if the tyre has special protective ribs (or bands), the figure as
increased by the above tolerance may be exceeded by 8 mm.

6.1.4.2.4. However, for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration" (see
para. 3.1.10.) symbol "A", the overall width of the tyre, in the lower area of the
tyre, equals the nominal width of the rim on which the tyre is mounted, as shown
by the manufacturer in the descriptive note, increased by 20 mm.

6.1.5. Tyre outer-diameter specifications

The outer-diameter of a tyre must not be outside the values Dmin and Dmax
obtained from the following formulae:

Dmin = d + (2H . a)
Dmax = d + (2H . b)

where:
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6.1.5.1. for sizes listed in Annex 5, and for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment
configuration" (see para. 3.1.10.) symbol "A", the nominal section height H is
equal to:

H = 0.5 (D-d), for references see paragraph 6.1.2.

6.1.5.2. for other sizes, not listed in Annex 5, "H" and "d" are as defined in paragraph
6.1.2.1,

6.1.5.3. Coefficients "a" and "b" are respectively:

6.1.5.3.1. Coefficient "a" = 0.97

6.1.5.3.2. Coefficient "b" Radial, Run flat tyre Diagonal and Bias Belted
for ordinary
(road type) tyres 1.04 1.08

6.1.5.4. for snow tyres the overall diameter (Dmax) established in conformity with the
above may be exceeded by 1 per cent.

6.2. Load/speed performance test

6.2.1. The pneumatic tyre shall undergo a load/speed performance test carried out by
the procedure described in Annex 7 to this Regulation.

6.2.1.1. Where application is made for tyres identified by means of letter code "ZR"
within the size designation and suitable for speeds over 300 km/h (see paragraph
4.1.15.), the above load/speed test is carried out on one tyre at the load and speed
conditions marked on the tyre (see paragraph 3.1.4.1.). Another load/speed test
must be carried out on a second sample of the same tyre type at the load and
speed conditions specified as maximum by the tyre manufacturer (see paragraph
4.1.15. of this Regulation).

The second test may be carried out on the same tyre sample if the tyre
manufacturer agrees.
6.2.1.2. Where application is made for the type approval of a "run flat system" the above
load speed test is carried out on one tyre, inflated as per paragraph 1.2. of Annex
7, at the load and speed conditions marked on the tyre (see paragraph 3.1.4.1.).
Another load/speed test must be carried out on a second sample of the same tyre
type as specified in paragraph 3. of Annex 7. The second test may be carried out
on the same sample if the manufacturer agrees.

6.2.2. A tyre which after undergoing the load/speed test does not exhibit any tread
separation, ply separation, cord separation, chunking or broken cords shall be
deemed to have passed the test.
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6.2.2.1. However, a tyre marked with the speed symbol "Y" which, after undergoing the
relevant test, exhibits superficial blistering of the tyre tread caused by the specific
test equipment and conditions, is deemed to have passed the test.

6.2.2.2. If a "run flat system" tyre which, after undergoing the test as specified in
paragraph 3. of Annex 7, does not exhibit a change in the deflected section height,
compared to the deflected section height at the start of the test, higher than 20 per
cent and retains the tread connected to the two sidewalls, it is deemed to have
passed the test.

6.2.3. The outer diameter of the tyre, measured six hours after the load/speed
performance test, must not differ by more than  3.5 per cent from the outer
diameter as measured before the test.

6.3. Tread-wear indicators

6.3.1. The pneumatic tyre shall include not less than six transverse rows of wear
indicators, approximately equally spaced and situated in the principal grooves of
the tread. The tread-wear indicators shall be such that they cannot be confused
with the rubber ridges between the ribs or blocks of the tread.

6.3.2. However, in the case of tyres of dimensions appropriate for mounting on rims of
a nominal diameter of 12 or less, four rows of tread-wear indicators shall be
accepted.

6.3.3. The tread-wear indicators must provide a means of indicating, with a

tolerance of +0.60/-0.00 mm, when the tread grooves are no longer more than
1.6 mm deep.

6.3.4. The height of tread-wear indicators is determined by measuring the difference

between the depth, from the tread's surface, to the top of the tread-wear indicator
and to the bottom of the tread groove close to the slope at the base of the tread-
wear indicator.

7. MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE OF PNEUMATIC TYRE AND

EXTENSION OF APPROVAL

7.1. Every modification of the type of pneumatic tyre shall be notified to the
Administrative Department which approved the type of pneumatic tyre. The
department may then either:
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7.1.1. Consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse
effect and that in any case, the pneumatic tyre still complies with the
requirements; or

7.1.2. Require a further test report from the Technical Service responsible for
conducting the tests.

7.2. A modification of the tread pattern of the tyre shall not be considered to
necessitate a repetition of the tests prescribed in paragraph 6. of this Regulation.

7.3. Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alterations, shall be

communicated by the procedure specified in paragraph 5.3. above to the Parties to
the Agreement which apply this Regulation.

7.4. The Competent Authority issuing the extension of approval shall assign a series
number for such an extension and inform thereof the other Parties to the
1958 Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a communication form
conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.

8. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

The conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in the
Agreement, Appendix 2 (E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.2), with the
following requirements:

8.1. Tyres approved under this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to

the type approved, by meeting the requirements set forth in paragraph 6. above.

8.2. The authority which has granted type approval may at any time verify the
conformity control methods applied in each production facility. For each
production facility, the normal frequency of these verifications shall be at least
once every two years.

9. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

9.1. The approval granted in respect of a type of pneumatic tyre pursuant to this
Regulation may be withdrawn if the requirements laid down in paragraph 8.1.
above are not complied with or if the tyres taken from the series have failed to
pass the tests prescribed in that paragraph.
9.2. If a Contracting Party to the Agreement applying this Regulation withdraws an
approval it has previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other
Contracting Parties applying this Regulation by means of a communication form
conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.

10. PRODUCTION DEFINITIVELY DISCONTINUED

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If the holder of an approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of pneumatic

tyre approved in accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the authority
which granted the approval. Upon receiving the relevant communication that
authority shall inform thereof the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying
this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in
Annex 1 to this Regulation.

11. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

11.1. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not refuse to grant extensions
of approval to preceding series of amendments, or supplement to series of
amendments to this Regulation.

11.2. No Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall refuse a tyre approved to
the 01 series of amendments to this Regulation.

11.3. Tread-wear indicators:

11.3.1. As from the date of entry into force of Supplement 4 to the 02 series of
amendments, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may no longer issue
approvals pursuant to Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments with respect
to the requirements of paragraph 6.3.3.

11.3.2. All new tyres manufactured from 1 October 1995 shall conform to the
requirements of paragraph 6.3.3. as amended by Supplement 4 to the 02 series of
amendments.

12. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE
DEPARTMENTS

12.1. The Parties to the 1958 Agreement which apply this Regulation shall
communicate to the United Nations Secretariat the names and addresses of the
Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests and of the
Administrative Departments which grant approval and to which forms certifying
approval, or extension, or refusal or withdrawal of approval or production
definitively discontinued, issued in other countries, are to be sent.

12.2. The Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation may designate
laboratories of tyre manufacturers as approved test laboratories.

12.3. Where a Party to the Agreement applies paragraph 12.2. above, it may, if it so

desires, be represented at the tests by one or more persons of its choice.
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Explanatory figure
(see paragraph 2 of the Regulation)
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Annex 1

COMMUNICATION

(maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm))

issued by: Name of administration:

......................................
......................................
......................................

concerning 2/: APPROVAL GRANTED

APPROVAL EXTENDED
APPROVAL REFUSED
APPROVAL WITHDRAWN
PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

of a type of pneumatic tyre for motor vehicles pursuant to Regulation No. 30

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Approval No. ..... Extension No. .....

1. Manufacturer's name or trade mark(s) on the tyre type: ...........................................................

....................................................................................................................................................

2. Tyre type designation by the manufacturer: .............................................................................

3. Manufacturer's name and address: ............................................................................................

....................................................................................................................................................

4. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative: ...........................................

....................................................................................................................................................

5. Summarized description: ...........................................................................................................

5.1. Tyre size designation: ..............................................................................................................

5.2. Category of use: normal/snow/temporary use 2/

5.3. Structure: diagonal/bias-belted/radial/run flat tyre 2/

5.4. Speed category symbol: ..........................................................................................................

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5.5. Load-capacity index: ..............................................................................................................

6. Technical Service and, where applicable, test laboratory approved

for purposes of approval or of verification of conformity: ...................................................

7. Date of report issued by that service: .....................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................

8. Number of report issued by that service: ...............................................................................

................................................................................................................................................

9. Reason(s) of extension (if applicable): .................................................................................

10. Any remarks: ...........................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................

11. Approval granted/extended/refused/withdrawn 2/

12. Place: .......................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................

13. Date: ........................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................

14. Signature: ................................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................................................

15. Annexed to this communication is a list of documents in the approval file deposited at
the Administrative services having delivered the approval and which can be obtained
upon request.

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1/ Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/refused/withdrawn
approval (see approval provisions in the Regulation).

2/ Strike out what does not apply.

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EXAMPLE OF THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE APPROVAL MARK

a
a
2
a
2 E4 a
3 022439
a
3

a = 12 mm min.

The above approval mark affixed to a pneumatic tyre shows that the type of tyre
concerned has been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) under approval number 022439.

Note: The first two digits of the approval number indicate that the approval was granted in
accordance with the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 02 series of
amendments.

The approval number must be placed close to the circle and either above or below the
"E" or to left or right of that letter. The digits of the approval number must be on the same side
of the "E" and face in the same direction. The use of Roman numerals as approval numbers
should be avoided so as to prevent any confusion with other symbols.
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ARRANGEMENT OF TYRE MARKINGS

1. Example of the markings to be borne by type of tyres placed on the market after the entry
into force of this Regulation

b = 6 mm (min.)
c = 4 mm (min.)

These markings define a pneumatic tyre:

(a) having a nominal section width of 185;

(b) having a nominal aspect ratio of 70;

(c) of radial-ply structure (R);

(d) having a nominal rim diameter of 14;

(e) having a load capacity of 580 kg, corresponding to load index 89

in Annex 4 to this Regulation;

(f) of speed category T (maximum speed 190 km/h);

(g) for fitting without an inner tube ("tubeless");

(h) of "snow" type (M+S);

(i) manufactured during the twenty-fifth week of the year 2003.

2. In the particular case of tyres having a tyre to rim fitment configuration "A", the marking
shall be in the form of the following example:

185-560 R 400A where:

185 is the nominal section width in mm,

560 is the outer diameter expressed in mm,

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R is an indication of the structure of the tyre – see paragraph 3.1.3. of this Regulation,

400 is the nominal diameter of the rim expressed in mm,

A is the tyre to rim fitment configuration.

The marking of the load index, speed category, date of manufacture and other markings,
shall be as given in example 1 above.

3. The positioning and order of the markings constituting the tyre designation shall be the
following:

(a) the size designation as defined in paragraph 2.17. of this Regulation shall be
grouped as shown in the above examples: 185/70 R 14 and 185-560 R 400A;

(b) the service description comprising the load index and the speed symbol shall be
placed immediately after the tyre size designation as defined in paragraph 2.17. of
this Regulation;

(c) the symbols "tubeless", "reinforced", and "M + S" may be at a distance from the
size-designation.
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LOAD-CAPACITY INDICES

Li = Load-capacity index
kg = Corresponding mass of the vehicle which is to be carried.

Li kg Li kg Li kg Li kg
0 45 31 109 61 257 91 615
1 46.2 32 112 62 265 92 630
2 47.5 33 115 63 272 93 650
3 48.7 34 118 64 280 94 670
4 50 35 121 65 290 95 690
5 51.5 36 125 66 300 96 710
6 53 37 128 67 307 97 730
7 54.5 38 132 68 315 98 750
8 56 39 136 69 325 99 775
9 58 40 140 70 335 100 800
10 60 41 145 71 345 101 825
11 61.5 42 150 72 355 102 850
12 63 43 155 73 365 103 875
13 65 44 160 74 375 104 900
14 67 45 165 75 387 105 925
15 69 46 170 76 400 106 950
16 71 47 175 77 412 107 975
17 73 48 180 78 425 108 1 000
18 75 49 185 79 437 109 1 030
19 77.5 50 190 80 450 110 1 060
20 80 51 195 81 462 111 1 090
21 82.5 52 200 82 475 112 1 120
22 85 53 206 83 487 113 1 150
23 87.5 54 212 84 500 114 1 180
24 90 55 218 85 515 115 1 215
25 92.5 56 224 86 530 116 1 250
26 95 57 230 87 545 117 1 285
27 97.5 58 236 88 560 118 1 320
28 100 59 243 89 580 119 1 360
29 103 60 250 90 600 120 1 400
30 106
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TYRE SIZE DESIGNATION AND DIMENSIONS

Table I. Tyres in Diagonal Construction (European tyres)

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Size Measuring Overall Tyre section Nominal rim

rim width code diameter 1/ width 1/ diameter "d"
mm mm mm
Super Ballon Series
4.80-10 3.5 490 128 254
5.20-10 3.5 508 132 254
5.20-12 3.5 558 132 305
5.60-13 4 600 145 330
5.90-13 4 616 150 330
6.40-13 4.5 642 163 330
5.20-14 3.5 612 132 356
5.60-14 4 626 145 356
5.90-14 4 642 150 356
6.40-14 4.5 666 163 356
5.60-15 4 650 145 381
5.90-15 4 668 150 381
6.40-15 4.5 692 163 381
6.70-15 4.5 710 170 381
7.10-15 5 724 180 381
7.60-15 5.5 742 193 381
8.20-15 6 760 213 381
Low Section Series
5.50-12 4 552 142 305
6.00-12 4.5 574 156 305
7.00-13 5 644 178 330
7.00-14 5 668 178 356
7.50-14 5.5 688 190 356
8.00-14 6 702 203 356
6.00-15 L 4.5 650 156 381
Super Low Section
Series 2/
155-13/6.15-13 4.5 582 157 330
165-13/6.45-13 4.5 600 167 330
175-13/6.95-13 5 610 178 330
155-14/6.15-14 4.5 608 157 356
165-14/6.45-14 4.5 626 167 356
175-14/6.95-14 5 638 178 356
185-14/7.35-14 5.5 654 188 356
195-14/7.75-14 5.5 670 198 356
Ultra Low Section
5.9-10 4 483 148 254
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Size Measuring Overall Tyre section Nominal rim

rim width code diameter 1/ width 1/ diameter "d"
mm mm mm
6.5-13 4.5 586 166 330
6.9-13 4.5 600 172 330
7.3-13 5 614 184 330
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1/ Tolerance: see paragraphs 6.1.4. and 6.1.5.

2/ The following size designations are accepted: 185-14/7.35-14 or 185-14 or 7.35-14

or 7.35-14/185-14.

Table II. Millimetric Series - Radial (European tyres)

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Size Measuring Overall Tyre section Nominal rim

rim width code diameter 1/ width 1/ diameter "d"
mm mm mm
125 R 10 3.5 459 127 254
145 R 10 4 492 147 254
125 R 12 3.5 510 127 305
135 R 12 4 522 137 305
145 R 12 4 542 147 305
155 R 12 4.5 550 157 305
125 R 13 3.5 536 127 330
135 R 13 4 548 137 330
145 R 13 4 566 147 330
155 R 13 4.5 578 157 330
165 R 13 4.5 596 167 330
175 R 13 5 608 178 330
185 R 13 5.5 624 188 330
125 R 14 3.5 562 127 356
135 R 14 4 574 137 356
145 R 14 4 590 147 356
155 R 14 4.5 604 157 356
165 R 14 4.5 622 167 356
175 R 14 5 634 178 356
185 R 14 5.5 650 188 356
195 R 14 5.5 666 198 356
205 R 14 6 686 208 356
215 R 14 6 700 218 356
225 R 14 6.5 714 228 356
125 R 15 3.5 588 127 381
135 R 15 4 600 137 381
145 R 15 4 616 147 381
155 R 15 4.5 630 157 381
165 R 15 4.5 646 167 381
175 R 15 5 660 178 381
185 R 15 5.5 674 188 381
195 R 15 5.5 690 198 381
205 R 15 6 710 208 381
215 R 15 6 724 218 381
225 R 15 6.5 738 228 381
235 R 15 6.5 752 238 381
175 R 16 5 686 178 406
185 R 16 5.5 698 188 406
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Size Measuring Overall Tyre section Nominal rim

rim width code diameter 1/ width 1/ diameter "d"
mm mm mm
205 R 16 6 736 208 406

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1/ Tolerance: see paragraphs 6.1.4. and 6.1.5.

Table III. 45 Series - Radial on TR Metric 5° Rims

Size Measuring rim width Overall diameter Tyre section width

280/45 R 415 240 661 281
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METHOD OF MEASURING PNEUMATIC TYRES

1.1. Mount the tyre on the measuring rim specified by the manufacturer pursuant to
paragraph 4.1.12. of this Regulation and inflate it to a pressure of 3 to 3.5 bar.

1.2. Adjust the pressure as follows:

1.2.1. in standard bias-belted tyres: to 1.7 bar;

1.2.2. in diagonal (bias-ply) tyres: to:

Pressure (bar)
Ply-rating
Speed category

L, M, N P, Q, R, S T, U, H, V

4 1.7 2.0 -
6 2.1 2.4 2.6
8 2.5 2.8 3.0

1.2.3. in standard radial tyres: to 1.8 bar;

1.2.4. in reinforced tyres: to 2.3 bar;

1.2.5. in T-tyre temporary use spare tyres: to 4.2. bar.

2. Condition the tyre, mounted on its rim, at the ambient room temperature for not less
than 24 hours, save as otherwise prescribed in paragraph 6.2.3. of this Regulation.

3. Readjust the pressure to the level specified in paragraph 1.2. above.

4. Measure the overall width by calliper at six equally-spaced points, taking the thickness of
the protective ribs or bands into account. The highest measurement so obtained is taken
as the overall width.

5. Determine the outer diameter by measuring the maximum circumference and dividing the
figure so obtained by π (3.1416).
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PROCEDURE FOR LOAD/SPEED PERFORMANCE TESTS

1. Preparing the tyre

1.1. Mount a new tyre on the test rim specified by the manufacturer pursuant to paragraph
4.1.12. of this Regulation.

1.2. Inflate it to the appropriate pressure as given (in bar) in the table below:

T-type temporary use spare tyres: to 4.2 bar.

Speed category Diagonal (bias-ply) tyres Radial/Run flat system Bias-belted tyres
Ply rating Standard Reinforced Standard
4 6 8

L, M, N 2.3 2.7 3.0 2.4 2.8 -

P, Q, R, S 2.6 3.0 3.3 2.6 3.0 2.6

T, U, H 2.8 3.2 3.5 2.8 3.2 2.8

V 3.0 3.4 3.7 3.0 3.4 -

W - - - 3.2 3.6 -
Y - - - 3.2 1/ 3.6 -
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1.3. The manufacturer may request, giving reasons, the use of a test-inflation pressure
differing from those given under paragraph 1.2. above. In such a case the tyre shall be
inflated to that pressure.

1.4. Condition the tyre-and-wheel assembly at test-room temperature for not less than three
hours.

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1/ The value of "3.2" in respect of Speed Category "Y" tyres was inadvertently omitted
from Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments which entered into force on 8 January 1995
and may be considered as a Corrigendum to this Supplement and to have been effective from
that same date.

1.5. Readjust the tyre pressure to that specified in paragraph 1.2. or 1.3. above.

2. Carrying out the test

2.1. Mount the tyre-and-wheel assembly on a test axle and press it against the
outer face of a smooth wheel 1.70 m + 1 per cent or 2 m + 1 per cent in diameter.

2.2. Apply to the test axle a load equal to 80 per cent of:

2.2.1. the maximum load rating equated to the Load Capacity Index for tyres
with Speed Symbols L to H inclusive,

2.2.2. the maximum load rating associated with a maximum speed of 240 km/h
for tyres Speed Symbol "V" (see para. 2.31.2. of this Regulation).

2.2.3. the maximum load rating associated with a maximum speed of 270 km/h
for tyres with speed symbol "W" (see paragraph 2.31.3. of this Regulation).

2.2.4. the maximum load rating associated with a maximum speed of 300 km/h
for tyres with speed symbol "Y" (see paragraph 2.31.4. of this Regulation).

2.3. Throughout the test the tyre pressure must not be corrected and the test
load must be kept constant.

2.4. During the test the temperature in the test-room must be maintained at
between 20° and 30° or at a higher temperature if the manufacturer agrees.
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2.5. Carry the test through, without interruption in conformity with the
following particulars:

2.5.1. time taken to pass from zero speed to initial test speed: 10 minutes;

2.5.2. initial test speed: prescribed maximum speed for the type of tyre (see
para. 2.29.3 of this Regulation), less 40 km/h in the case of the smooth wheel
having 1.70 m + 1 per cent in diameter or less 30 km/h in the case of the smooth
wheel having 2 m + 1 per cent in diameter;

2.5.3. successive speed increments: 10 km/h;

2.5.4. duration of test at each speed step except the last: 10 minutes;

2.5.5. duration of test at last speed step: 20 minutes;

2.5.6. maximum test speed: prescribed maximum speed for the type of tyre, less
10 km/h in the case of the smooth wheel having 1.7 m + 1 per cent in diameter or
equal to the prescribed maximum speed in the case of the smooth wheel having
2 m + 1 per cent in diameter.

2.5.7. however, for tyres suitable for maximum speed of 300 km/h (speed
symbol "Y"), the duration of the test is 20 minutes at the initial test speed step
and 10 minutes at the last speed step.

2.6. The procedure for the second test (see paragraph 6.2.1.1.), to assess the
performance of a tyre suitable for speeds in excess of 300 km/h, shall be as
follows:

2.6.1. Apply to the test axle a load equal to 80 per cent of the maximum load
rating associated with the maximum speed specified by the tyre manufacturer (see
paragraph 4.1.15. of this Regulation).

2.6.2. The test shall be run without interruptions in accordance with the following:

2.6.2.1. Ten minutes to build up from zero to the maximum speed specified by the tyre
manufacturer (see paragraph 4.1.15. of this Regulation).

2.6.2.2. Five minutes at the maximum test speed.

3. Procedure to asses the "flat tyre running mode" of "run flat system"

3.1. Mount a new tyre on the test rim specified by the manufacturer pursuant
to paragraphs 4.1.12. and 4.1.15. of this Regulation.
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3.2. Carry out the procedure as detailed in paragraphs 1.2. to 1.5. above with a
test room temperature at 38 ºC + 3 ºC in relation to conditioning the tyre-and-
wheel assembly as detailed in paragraph 1.4.

3.3. Remove the valve insert and wait until the tyre deflates completely.

3.4. Mount the tyre-and-wheel assembly to a test axle and press it against the
outer surface of a smooth wheel 1.70 m ± 1 per cent or 2.0 m ± 1 per cent in
diameter.

3.5. Apply to the test axle a load equal to 65 per cent of the maximum load
rating corresponding to the load capacity index of the tyre.

3.6. At the start of the test, measure the deflected section height (Z1).

3.7. During the test the temperature of the test room must be maintained at 38°C ± 3°C.

3.8. Carry the test through, without interruption in conformity with the following
particulars:

3.8.1. time taken to pass from zero speed to constant test speed: 5 minutes

3.8.2. test speed: 80 km/h

3.8.3. duration of test at the test speed: 60 minutes

3.9. At the end of the test, measure the deflected section height (Z2).

3.9.1. Calculate the change in per cent of the deflected section height compared to the
deflected section height at the start of the test as ((Z1 – Z2) / Z1) x 100.

4. Equivalent test methods

If a method other than that described in paragraphs 2. and/or 3. above is used, its
equivalence must be demonstrated.

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