ECE Regulation 54

E/ECE/324/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3−E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.
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26 March 2013
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 53: Regulation No. 54
Revision 3
Incorporating all valid text up to:

Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 15 to the original version of the Regulation - Date of entry into
force: 23 June 2004
Supplement 16 to the original version of the Regulation - Date of entry into force: 13 November 2004
Corrigendum 1 to Revision 2 of the Regulation – Date of entry into force: 9 March 2005
Supplement 17 to the original version of the Regulation - Date of entry into force: 17 March 2010
Erratum to Revision 2 of the Regulation (English only)
Supplement 18 to the original version of the Regulation - Date of entry into force: 27 January 2013
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic tyres for

commercial 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.
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E/ECE/324/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3
E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3
Regulation No. 54
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic

tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers
Contents
Page
1. Scope ............................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Definitions..................................................................................................................................... 4
3. Markings ....................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Application for approval ............................................................................................................... 10
5. Approval........................................................................................................................................ 11
6. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 12
7. Modification and extension of approval of a tyre type .................................................................. 14
8. Conformity of production.............................................................................................................. 15
9. Penalties for non-conformity of production .................................................................................. 15
10. Production definitively discontinued............................................................................................. 15
11. Names and addresses of Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests, and
of Type Approval Authorities ....................................................................................................... 15
Annexes
1 Communication ............................................................................................................................. 17
2 Arrangement of approval mark ..................................................................................................... 19
3 Arrangement of tyre markings ...................................................................................................... 20
4 List of symbols of load-capacity indices ....................................................................................... 22
5 Tyre-size designation and dimensions .......................................................................................... 26
Part I - European tyres................................................................................................................... 26
Part II - United States tyres ........................................................................................................... 31
6 Method of measuring pneumatic tyres .......................................................................................... 36
7 Procedure for load/speed endurance tests ..................................................................................... 37
Appendix 1 - Endurance-test programme ..................................................................................... 39
Appendix 2 - Relation between the pressure index and the units of pressure ............................... 40
8 Variation of load capacity with speed commercial vehicles tyres - Radial and diagonal .............. 41
9 Communication - Upgrade of service description for the purposes of retreading in
accordance with Regulation No. 109 ............................................................................................ 43
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1. Scope
This Regulation covers new pneumatic tyres designed primarily for
vehicles of categories M2, M3, N, O3 and O41,2. However, it does not apply
to tyre types identified by speed category symbols corresponding to speeds
below 80 km/h.
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 (normal tyre, snow tyre, special use tyre);
2.1.4. Structure (diagonal (bias-ply); radial);
2.1.5. Speed category;
2.1.6. Load-capacity indices; and
2.1.7. Cross-section;
2.2. Category of use:
2.2.1. "Normal tyre" means a tyre intended for normal, on-road use;
2.2.2. "Snow tyre" means a tyre whose tread pattern, tread compound or structure
is primarily designed to achieve in snow conditions a performance better
than that of a normal tyre with regard to its ability to initiate or maintain
vehicle motion;
2.2.3. "Special use tyre" means a tyre intended for mixed use both on- and off-
road or for other special duty. These tyres are primarily designed to initiate
and maintain the vehicle in motion in off-road conditions;
2.2.3.1. "Professional off-road tyre" is a special use tyre primarily used for service
in severe off-road conditions;
2.3. "Structure" of a pneumatic tyre means the technical characteristics of the
tyre's carcass. A distinction is made between the following structures 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 substantially
less than 90° to the centreline of the tread;
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As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document
ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.2, para. 2. -
www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html
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This Regulation defines requirements for tyres as a component. It does not limit their installation
on any categories of vehicles.
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2.3.2. "Radial" describes a pneumatic tyre structure in which the ply cords extend
to the beads and are laid substantially at 90° to the centreline of the tread,
the carcass being stabilized by an essentially inextensible circumferential
belt;
2.4. "Bead" means the part of a pneumatic tyre which is of such shape and
structure as to fit the rim and to hold the tyre on it3;
2.5. "Cord" means the strands forming the fabric of the plies in the pneumatic
tyre3;
2.6. "Ply" means a layer of rubber-coated parallel cords3;
2.7. "Carcass" means that part of a pneumatic tyre other than the tread and the
rubber sidewalls which, when inflated, bears the load3;
2.8. "Tread" means that part of a pneumatic tyre which comes into contact with
the ground, protects the carcass against mechanical damage and contributes
to ground adhesion3;
2.9. "Sidewall" means the part of a pneumatic tyre between the tread and the
area designed to be covered by the rim flange3;
2.10. "Lower sidewall" means the area included between the line of maximum
section width of the tyre and the area designed to be covered by the rim
flange3;
2.10.1. However, in case of tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment
configuration" (see paragraph 3.1.11.) 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 and/or blocks
in the tread pattern3;
2.12. "Section width (S)" means the linear distance between the outsides of the
sidewalls of an inflated pneumatic tyre, excluding elevations due to
labelling (marking), decoration or protective bands or ribs3;
2.13. "Over-all width" means the linear distance between the outsides of the
sidewalls of an inflated pneumatic tyre, including labelling (marking),
decoration and protective bands or ribs3; /
2.14. "Section height (H)" means a distance equal to half the difference between
the outer diameter of the tyre and the nominal rim diameter;
2.15. "Nominal aspect ratio (Ra)" means one hundred times the number obtained
by dividing the number expressing the section height (H) by the number
expressing the nominal section width (S1), both dimensions expressed in
the same units;
2.16. "Outer diameter (D)" means the overall diameter of an inflated new
pneumatic tyre3;
2.17. "Tyre-size designation" means:
2.17.1. A designation showing:
2.17.1.1. The nominal section width (S1). This width must be expressed in mm,
except in the case of types of tyre for which the size designation is shown
in the first column of the tables in Annex 5 to this Regulation;
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See explanatory figure.
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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;
2.17.1.3. A conventional number "d" (the "d" symbol) denoting the nominal
diameter of the rim and corresponding to its diameter expressed either in
codes (number below 100) or in millimetres (numbers above 100).
Numbers corresponding to both types of measurement may be used
together in the designation;
2.17.1.3.1. The values of the "d" symbols expressed in millimetres are shown below:
Nominal rim diameter code Value of the "d" symbol

("d" symbol) expressed in mm
8 203
9 229
10 254
11 279
12 305
13 330
14 356
15 381
16 406
17 432
18 457
19 482
20 508
21 533
22 559
24 610
25 635
14.5 368
16.5 419
17.5 445
19.5 495
20.5 521
22.5 572
24.5 622
26 660
28 711
30 762
2.17.1.4. An indication of the tyre to rim fitment configuration when it differs from
the standard configuration and is not already expressed by the symbol "d"
denoting the nominal rim diameter code;
2.18. "Nominal rim diameter (d)" means the diameter of the rim on which a tyre
is designed to be mounted3;
2.19. "Rim" means the support for a tyre-and-tube assembly, or for a tubeless
tyre, on which support the tyre beads are seated3;
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2.20. "Theoretical rim" means a 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 the type;
2.21. "Measuring rim" means the rim on which a tyre must be fitted for
dimensional measurements;
2.22. "Test rim" means the rim on which a tyre must be fitted for load/speed
endurance 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 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. "Load-capacity index" means one or two numbers which indicate the load
the tyre can carry in single or in single and dual operation at the speed
corresponding to the associated speed category and when operated in
conformity with the requirements governing utilization specified by the
manufacturer. A type of pneumatic tyre can have either one or two sets of
load capacity indices depending on whether or not the provisions of
paragraph 6.2.5. are applied. The list of these indices and their
corresponding loads is given in Annex 4;
2.28. "Speed category" means:
2.28.1. The speeds, indicated by a symbol, at which the tyre can carry the load
indicated by the associated load-capacity index;
2.28.2. The speed categories are as shown in the table below4:
Speed-category symbol Corresponding speed (km/h)
F 80
G 90
J 100
K 110
L 120
M 130
N 140
P 150
Q 160
R 170
S 180
T 190
U 200
H 210
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For consistency, the symbols and speeds shown in this table are the same as those for passenger
cars (as in Regulation No. 30). They should not be taken to indicate the speeds at which
commercial vehicles fitted with such tyres may be operated on the roads.
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2.29. "Table load-capacity variation with speed" means:

The table, in Annex 8, showing as a function of the load-capacity indices
and nominal-speed-category symbols the load variations which a
pneumatic tyre can withstand when used at speeds different from that
conforming to its nominal-speed-category symbol. The load variations do
not apply in the case of the additional load capacity symbol and speed
category obtained when the provisions of paragraph 6.2.5. are applied;
2.30. "Void to fill ratio" means the ratio between the area of voids in a reference
surface and the area of this reference surface calculated from the mould
drawing;
2.31. "Tyre Class" means one of the following groupings:
2.31.1. Class C2 tyres: Tyres identified by a load capacity index in single
formation lower or equal to 121 and a speed category symbol higher or
equal to "N";
2.31.2. Class C3 tyres: Tyres identified by:
(a) A load capacity index in single formation higher or equal to 122;
or
(b) A load capacity index in single formation lower or equal to 121 and
a speed category symbol lower or equal to "M".
3. Markings
3.1. Pneumatic tyres submitted for approval shall display on both sidewalls in
the case of symmetrical tyres and at least on the outer sidewall in the case
of asymmetrical tyres:
3.1.1. The manufacturer's name or trade 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 indication, or the letter "D";
3.1.3.2. On radial-ply tyres: the letter "R" placed in front of the rim-diameter
marking and, optionally, the word "RADIAL";
3.1.4. The speed-category symbol (or symbols);
3.1.4.1. An indication of the tyre's nominal speed category in the form of the
symbol prescribed in paragraph 2.28.2. above;
3.1.4.2. An indication of a second speed category in cases where paragraph 6.2.5.
below is applied;
3.1.5. The inscription M+S or M.S or M&S if the tyre is classified in the category
of use "snow tyre";
3.1.6. The load-capacity indices as defined in paragraph 2.27. of this Regulation;
3.1.7. The word "TUBELESS" if the tyre is designed for use without an inner
tube;
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3.1.8. 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 it is permissible to restrict to one sidewall, shall not be
mandatory, on any tyre submitted for approval, until two years after the
date of entry into force of this Regulation5;
3.1.9. In the case of tyres which can be regrooved, the symbol "Ω" at least 20 mm
in diameter, or the word "REGROOVABLE", moulded into or on to each
sidewall;
3.1.10. An indication, by the "PSI" index, of the inflation pressure to be adopted
for the load/speed endurance tests, as explained in Annex 7, Appendix 2.
However, this indication, which it is permissible to restrict to one sidewall,
shall not be mandatory, on any tyre submitted for approval, until two years
after the date of entry into force of this Regulation;
3.1.11. In the case of tyres first approved after 1 March 2004 the identification
referred to in paragraph 2.17.1.4. shall be placed only immediately after the
rim diameter marking referred to in paragraph 2.17.1.3;
3.1.12. The inscription "MPT" (or alternatively "ML") and /or "POR" if the tyre is
classified in the category of use "special";
ET means Extra Tread, ML stands for Mining and Logging, MPT means
Multi-Purpose Truck and POR means Professional Off Road6;
3.1.13. The suffix "C" or "LT" after the rim diameter marking referred to in
paragraph 2.17.1.3., and, if applicable, after the tyre to rim fitment
configuration referred to in paragraph 2.17.1.4.:
3.1.13.1. This marking is optional in the case of tyres fitted on 5° drop centre rims,
suitable for single and dual fitment, having a load capacity index in single
lower or equal to 121 and destined for the equipment of motor vehicles;
3.1.13.2. This marking is mandatory in the case of tyres fitted on 5° drop centre
rims, suitable for single fitment only, having a load capacity index higher
or equal to 122 and destined for the equipment of motor vehicles;
3.1.14. The suffix "CP" after the rim diameter marking referred to in
configuration referred to in paragraph 2.17.1.4. This marking is mandatory
in the case of tyres fitted on 5° drop centre rims, having a load capacity
index in single lower or equal to 121 and specifically designed for the
equipment of motor caravans;
3.1.15. The inscription "FRT" (Free Rolling Tyre) in case of tyres designed for the
equipment of trailer axles and axles of motor vehicles other than front
steering and drive axles.
3.2. Tyres shall exhibit a free space sufficiently large to accommodate an
approval mark as shown in Annex 2 to this Regulation.
3.3. Annex 3 to this Regulation gives an example of an arrangement of the tyre
markings.
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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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This marking shall only be mandatory for tyre types approved to this Regulation after the entry into
force of Supplement 14 to the Regulation.
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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 shall, except for the
marking referred to in paragraph 3.1.1. above, be located on at least one
lower sidewall.
3.4.1. However, for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration" (see
paragraph 3.1.11.) symbol "A", the markings may be placed anywhere on
the 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 manufacturer's name or trade mark or by his duly
accredited representative. It shall specify:
4.1.2. The manufacturer's name or trade mark;
4.1.3. The category of use (normal or special or snow);
4.1.4. Structure: diagonal (bias ply) or radial;
4.1.5. The speed category;
4.1.6. The load-capacity indices;
4.1.7. Whether the tyre is intended to be used with or without an inner tube;
4.1.8. The overall dimensions: overall section width and outer diameter;
4.1.9. The factor "x" referred to in paragraph 2.20. above;
4.1.10. The rims on which the tyre can be mounted;
4.1.11. The measuring rim and test rim;
4.1.12. The measuring pressure and test pressure index;
4.1.13. The additional load/speed combinations in cases where paragraph 6.2.5.
below is applied.
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.
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.
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5. Approval
5.1. If the type of 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 00 for the Regulation in its original form) 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 may not assign the same number to another
type of pneumatic tyre.
5.3. Notice of approval or of refusal of approval of a type of pneumatic tyre
pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the
Agreement which apply this Regulation by means of a form conforming to
the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.
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:
5.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter "E" followed by the distinguishing number
of the country which has granted approval7; and
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.
5.7. Subsequent retreading in accordance with Regulation No. 109
In the case where, during the course of production of a particular tyre type,
the manufacturer has obtained a new approval for that same tyre type to be
marked with a service description indicating a higher load index or
different speed symbol than the earlier marking and where the tyre
manufacturer authorizes the earlier tyre type to be retreaded and marked
with the later service description, the tyre manufacturer shall complete the
Communication document given in Annex 9 to this Regulation and shall
submit this to the Type Approval Authority that has granted the new
approval. If the authorization for upgrading only applies to tyres from a
particular manufacturing plant, or produced during particular production
periods, the information necessary to identify the tyres shall be stated on
the Communication document.
The Type Approval Authority shall communicate this information to other
Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation and tyre
manufacturers or Type Approval Authorities shall release this information
on the request of any retreading production unit that is approved in
accordance with Regulation No. 109.
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The distinguishing numbers of the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement are reproduced in
Annex 3 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), document
ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.2/Amend.3 -
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6. Specifications
6.1. Dimensions of tyres
6.1.1. Section width of a tyre
6.1.1.1. The section width shall be obtained by means of the following formula:
S = S1 + K (A - A1),
Where:
S is the "section width" expressed in millimetres and measured on the
measuring rim;
S1 is "the nominal section width" in millimetres, as shown on the
sidewall of the tyre in the tyre designation as prescribed;
A is the width of the measuring rim in millimetres, as shown by the
manufacturer in the descriptive note; and
A1 is the width of the theoretical rim in millimetres.
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 existing types of tyres whose designation is given in the
first column of the tables in Annex 5 to this Regulation, the section width
shall be deemed to be that given opposite the tyre designation in those
tables.
6.1.1.3. However, for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration" (see
paragraph 3.1.11.) symbol "A", K shall be taken to equal 0.6.
6.1.2. Outer diameter of a tyre
6.1.2.1. The outer diameter of a tyre shall be obtained by means of the following
formula:
D = d + 2H
Where:
D is the outer diameter expressed in millimetres;
d is the conventional number defined in paragraph 2.17.1.3. above,
expressed in millimetres;
S1 is the nominal section width in millimetres;
Ra is the nominal aspect ratio;
H is the nominal section height in millimetres and is equal to S1 x 0.01
Ra.
All as in the tyre designation shown on the sidewall of the tyre in
conformity with the requirements of paragraph 3.4. above.
6.1.2.2. However, for the existing types of tyres whose designation is given in the
first column of the tables in Annex 5 to this Regulation, the outer diameter
shall be deemed to be that given opposite the tyre designation in those
tables.
paragraph 3.1.11.) symbol "A", the outer diameter shall be that specified in
the tyre-size designation as shown on the sidewall of the tyre.
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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 or widths
determined pursuant to paragraph 6.1.1. above.
6.1.4.2. It may exceed that value by 4 per cent in case of radial-ply tyres and by
8 per cent in the case of diagonal (bias-ply) tyres. However, for tyres with
nominal section width exceeding 305 mm intended for dual mounting
(twinning), the value determined pursuant to paragraph 6.1.1. above shall
not be exceeded by more than 2 per cent for radial-ply tyres with nominal
aspect ratio higher than 60, or 4 per cent for diagonal (bias-ply) tyres.
paragraph 3.1.11.) 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 27 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 x a)
Dmax = d + (2H x b)
Where:
6.1.5.1. For sizes listed in Annex 5 and for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim
fitment configuration" (see paragraph 3.1.11.) symbol "A", the nominal
section height H is equal to:
H = 0.5 (D-d) - for references see paragraph 6.1.2.1.
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" = .97
6.1.5.3.2. Coefficient "b" Radial Diagonal
For normal use tyres 1.04 1.07
For special use tyres 1.06 1.09
6.1.5.3.3. For snow tyres the outer diameter (Dmax) established in conformity with
the above may be exceeded by 1 per cent.
6.2. Load/speed endurance test
6.2.1. Each type of pneumatic tyre shall undergo at least one load/speed
endurance tests carried out by the procedure described in Annex 7 to this
Regulation.
6.2.2. A tyre which, after undergoing the endurance 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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6.2.3. The outer diameter of the tyre, measured six hours after the load/speed
endurance test, must not differ by more than 3.5 per cent from the outer
diameter as measured before the test.
6.2.4. Where application is made for the approval of a type of pneumatic tyre for
the load/speed combinations given in the table in Annex 8, the endurance
test prescribed in paragraph 6.2.1. above need not be carried out for load
and speed values other than the nominal values.
6.2.5. Where application is made for the approval of a type of pneumatic tyre
which has a load/speed combination in addition to the one that is subject to
the variation of load with speed given in the table in Annex 8, the
endurance test prescribed in paragraph 6.2.1. above shall also be carried out
on a second tyre of the same type at the additional load/speed combination.
6.3. Tread pattern of a tyre
6.3.1. In order to be classified as a "special use tyre" a tyre shall have a block
tread pattern in which the blocks are larger and more widely spaced than
for normal tyres and have the following characteristics:
For C2 tyres: a tread depth ≥ 11 mm and void to fill ratio ≥ 35 per cent
6.3.2. In order to be classified as a 'professional off-road tyre', a tyre shall have all
of the following characteristics:
(a) For C2 tyres:
(i) A tread depth ≥ 11 mm;
(ii) A void to fill ratio ≥ 35 per cent;
(iii) A maximum speed rating of ≤ Q.
(b) For C3 tyres:
(iii) A maximum speed rating of ≤ K.
7. Modification and extension of approval of a tyre

type
7.1. Every modification of a tyre type shall be notified to the Type Approval
Authority which approved the tyre type. That Authority may then either:
7.1.1. Consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable
adverse effect and that in any case the tyre still meets the requirements; or
7.1.2. Require a further test report from the Technical Service responsible for
carrying out 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.
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7.4. The competent Type Approval 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 Type Approval 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 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 requirement laid down in
paragraph 8.1. above is 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 Party to the Agreement which applies 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

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 Type Approval 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
copies of the communication form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to
this Regulation.
11. Names and addresses of Technical Services

responsible for conducting approval tests, and of
Type Approval Authorities
11.1. The Parties to the 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,
where applicable, of the approved test laboratories and of the Type
Approval Authorities which grant approval and to which forms certifying
approval or refusal or withdrawal of approval, issued in other countries, are
to be sent.
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11.2. The Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation may use
laboratories of tyre manufacturers and may designate, as approved test
laboratories, those among them which are situated on their territory or on
the territory of another Party to the Agreement subject to a preliminary
agreement to this procedure by the competent Type Approval Authority of
the latter.
11.3. Where a Party to the Agreement applies paragraph 11.2. above, it may, if it
so desires, be represented at the tests by one or more persons of its choice.
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:

......................................
......................................
......................................
concerning2: Approval granted

Approval extended
Approval refused
Approval withdrawn
Production definitively discontinued
of a type of pneumatic tyre for motor vehicles pursuant to Regulation No. 54
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. Size of tyre ..............................................................................................................
5.2. Category of use: normal/snow/special2
5.3. Structure: diagonal (bias-ply)/radial2
5.4. Tyre class: C2 / C32
5.5. Speed category symbol:
5.5.1. Nominal: ..................................................................................................................
5.5.2. Additional (if applicable): ......................................................................................
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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5.6. Load-capacity indices:

5.6.1. Corresponding to nominal speed: single ................... twinned (dual) .....................
5.6.2. Corresponding to additional speed: single ................. twinned (dual) ....................
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. Reasons(s) of extension (if applicable): ..................................................................
10. Any remarks: ...........................................................................................................
11. Place: .......................................................................................................................
12. Date: ........................................................................................................................
13. Signature: ................................................................................................................
14. Annexed to this communication is a list of documents in the approval file
deposited at the Type Approval Authorities having delivered the approval and
which can be obtained upon request.
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Arrangement of approval mark
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 002439.
The first two digits of the approval number indicate that the approval was granted in
accordance with the requirements of Regulation No. 54 in its original form.
Note: 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
c ET; ML; MPT; POR
Minimum heights of markings

(mm)
Tyres of nominal rim diameter  508 mm Tyres of nominal rim diameter  508 mm
(Code 20) or of nominal section width (Code 20) or of nominal section width
 235 mm (Code 9)  235 mm (Code 9)
B 6 9
C 4
D 6
1. These markings, given as an example, define a pneumatic tyre:

Having a nominal section width of 255;
Having a nominal aspect ratio of 70;
Of radial-ply structure (R);
Having a nominal rim diameter of 572 mm, for which the symbol is 22.5;
Having load capacities of 3,150 kg when single and 2,900 kg when
twinned (dual), corresponding respectively to the load indices 148 and 145
shown in Annex 4 to this Regulation;
Having a reference speed of 100 km/h corresponding to speed category
symbol: J;
Classified in the category of use Snow: M+S;
Able to be used additionally at 120 km/h (speed category symbol L) with a
load capacity of 3,000 kg when single and 2,725 kg when twinned (dual),
corresponding respectively to the load indices 145 and 143 shown in
Annex 4 to this Regulation;
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Capable of being fitted without inner tube: "TUBELESS";

Manufactured during the twenty-fifth week of the year 2003, and
Requiring to be inflated to 620 kPa for load/speed endurance tests, for
which the PSI symbol is 90.
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:
235-700 R 450A
Where:
235 is the nominal section width in mm
700 is the outer diameter expressed in mm
R is an indication of the structure of the tyre - see paragraph 3.1.3. of
this Regulation
450 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 symbol, date of manufacture
and other markings, shall be as given in the example above.
3. The positioning and order of the markings constituting the tyre designation
shall be the following:
(a) The tyre-size designation as defined in paragraph 2.17. of this
Regulation shall be grouped as shown in the example above: 255/70
R 22.5 or 235-700 R 450A;
(b) The service description comprising the load index/indices 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" and "M+S" or "FRT" or "MPT" (and
equivalents) may be at a distance from the tyre-size designation
(d) If paragraph 6.2.5. of this Regulation is applied, the additional load-
capacity indices and speed-category symbol must be shown inside a
circle near the nominal load-capacity indices and speed-category-
symbol appearing on the tyre sidewall.
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List of symbols of load-capacity indices

Corresponding maximum mass to be carried
Load-capacity index (kg)
60 250
61 257
62 265
63 272
64 280
65 290
66 300
67 307
68 315
69 325
70 335
71 345
72 355
73 365
74 375
75 387
76 400
77 412
78 425
79 437
80 450
81 462
82 475
83 487
84 500
85 515
86 530
87 545
88 560
89 580
90 600
91 615
92 630
93 650
94 670
95 690
96 710
97 730
98 750
99 775
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100 800
101 825
102 850
103 875
104 900
105 925
106 950
107 975
108 1 000
109 1 030
110 1 060
111 1 090
112 1 120
113 1 150
114 1 180
115 1 215
116 1 250
117 1 285
118 1 320
119 1 360
120 1 400
121 1 450
122 1 500
123 1 550
124 1 600
125 1 650
126 1 700
127 1 750
128 1 800
129 1 850
130 1 900
131 1 950
132 2 000
133 2 060
134 2 120
135 2 180
136 2 240
137 2 300
138 2 360
139 2 430
140 2 500
141 2 575
142 2 650
143 2 725
144 2 800
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145 2 900
146 3 000
147 3 075
148 3 150
149 3 250
150 3 350
151 3 450
152 3 550
153 3 650
154 3 750
155 3 875
156 4 000
157 4 125
158 4 250
159 4 375
160 4 500
161 4 625
162 4 750
163 4 875
164 5 000
165 5 150
166 5 300
167 5 450
168 5 600
169 5 800
170 6 000
171 6 150
172 6 300
173 6 500
174 6 700
175 6 900
176 7 100
177 7 300
178 7 500
179 7 750
180 8 000
181 8 250
182 8 500
183 8 750
184 9 000
185 9 250
186 9 500
187 9 750
188 10 000
189 10 300
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190 10 600
191 10 900
192 11 200
193 11 500
194 11 800
195 12 150
196 12 500
197 12 850
198 13 200
199 13 600
200 14 000
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Tyre-size designation and dimensions
Part I - European tyres

Table A
Code designated sizes mounted on 5° tapered rims or flat base rims.
Radial and diagonal constructions
Measuring Nominal rim
diameter Outer diameter Section width
Tyre-size rim width
designation (+) code d (mm) D (mm) S (mm)
Radial Diagonal Radial Diagonal

Std. series
4.00R8 (*) 2.50 203 414 414 107 107
4.00R10(*) 3.00 254 466 466 108 108
4.00R12(*) 3.00 305 517 517 108 108
4.50R8 (*) 3.50 203 439 439 125 125
4.50R10(*) 3.50 254 490 490 125 125
4.50R12(*) 3.50 305 545 545 125 128
5.00R8 (*) 3.00 203 467 467 132 132
5.00R10(*) 3.50 254 516 516 134 134
5.00R12(*) 3.50 305 568 568 134 137
6.00R9 4.00 229 540 540 160 160
6.00R14C 4.50 356 626 625 158 158
6.00R16(*) 4.50 406 728 730 170 170
6.50R10 5.00 254 588 588 177 177
6.50R14C 5.00 356 640 650 170 172
6.50R16(*) 4.50 406 742 748 176 176
6.50R20(*) 5.00 508 860 - 181 -
7.00R12 5.00 305 672 672 192 192
7.00R14C 5.00 356 650 668 180 182
7.00R15(*) 5.00 381 746 752 197 198
7.00R16C 5.50 406 778 778 198 198
7.00R16 5.50 406 784 774 198 198
7.00R20 5.50 508 892 898 198 198
7.50R10 5.50 254 645 645 207 207
7.50R14C 5.50 356 686 692 195 192
7.50R15(*) 6.00 381 772 772 212 212
7.50R16(*) 6.00 406 802 806 210 210
7.50R17(*) 6.00 432 852 852 210 210
7.50R20 6.00 508 928 928 210 213
8.25R15 6.50 381 836 836 230 234
8.25R16 6.50 406 860 860 230 234
8.25R17 6.50 432 886 895 230 234
8.25R20 6.50 508 962 970 230 234
9.00R15 6.00 381 840 840 249 249
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Tyre-size rim width
9.00R16(*) 6.50 406 912 900 246 252
9.00R20 7.00 508 1018 1012 258 256
10.00R15 7.50 381 918 918 275 275
10.00R20 7.50 508 1052 1050 275 275
10.00R22 7.50 559 1102 1102 275 275
11.00R16 6.50 406 980 952 279 272
11.00R20 8.00 508 1082 1080 286 291
11.00R22 8.00 559 1132 1130 286 291
11.00R24 8.00 610 1182 1180 286 291
12.00R20 8.50 508 1122 1120 313 312
12.00R22 8.50 559 1174 1174 313 312
12.00R24 8.50 610 1226 1220 313 312
13.00R20 9.00 508 1176 1170 336 342
14.00R20 10.00 508 1238 1238 370 375
14.00R24 10.00 610 1340 1340 370 375
16.00R20 13.00 508 1370 1370 446 446
80 Series
12/80 R 20 8.50 508 1008 - 305 -
13/80 R 20 9.00 508 1048 - 326 -
14/80 R 20 10.00 508 1090 - 350 -
14/80 R 24 10.00 610 1192 - 350 -
14.75/80 R 20 10.00 508 1124 - 370 -
15.5/80 R 20 10.00 508 1158 - 384 -
Wide Base Tyres for Multipurpose Trucks
7.50 R 18 MPT 5.50 457 885 208

10.5 R 18 MPT 9 457 905 276 270
10.5 R 20 MPT 9 508 955 276 270
12.5 R 18 MPT 11 457 990 330 325
12.5 R 20 MPT 11 508 1040 330 325
14.5 R 20 MPT 11 508 1095 362 355
14.5 R 24 MPT 11 610 1195 362 355
(+) Tyres in diagonal construction are identified by an hyphen in place of the letter 'R' (e.g. 5.00-8).
(*) The tyre-size designation may be supplemented with the letter 'C' (e.g. 6.00-16C).
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Table B
Code designated sizes mounted on 15° tapered rims - Radial
Nominal rim
Tyre-size Measuring rim
designation width code d (mm) D (mm) S (mm)
7 R 17.5 (*) 5.25 445 752 185

7 R 19.5 5.25 495 800 185
8 R 17.5 (*) 6.00 445 784 208
8 R 19.5 6.00 495 856 208
8 R 22.5 6.00 572 936 208
8.5 R 17.5 6.00 445 802 215
9 R 17.5 6.75 445 820 230
9 R 19.5 6.75 495 894 230
9 R 22.5 6.75 572 970 230
9.5 R 17.5 6.75 445 842 240
9.5 R 19.5 6.75 495 916 240
10 R 17.5 7.50 445 858 254
10 R 19.5 7.50 495 936 254
10 R 22.5 7.50 572 1020 254
11 R 22.5 8.25 572 1050 279
11 R 24.5 8.25 622 1100 279
12 R 22.5 9.00 572 1084 300
13 R 22.5 9.75 572 1124 320
15 R 19.5 11.75 495 998 387
15 R 22.5 11.75 572 1074 387
16.5 R 19.5 13.00 495 1046 425
16.5 R 22.5 13.00 572 1122 425
18 R 19.5 14.00 495 1082 457
18 R 22.5 14.00 572 1158 457
70 Series
10/70 R 22.5 7.50 572 928 254
11/70 R 22.5 8.25 572 962 279
12/70 R 22.5 9.00 572 1000 305
13/70 R 22.5 9.75 572 1033 330
(*) The tyre-size designation may be supplemented with the letter 'C' (e.g. 7 R 17.5C).
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Table C
Tyres for light commercial vehicles - Radial and diagonal constructions
Nominal rim
Measuring
Tyre-size designation rim width
(+) code d (mm) D (mm) S (mm)
Metric Designated
145 R 10 C 4.00 254 492 - 147 -

145 R 12 C 4.00 305 542 - 147 -
145 R 13 C 4.00 330 566 - 147 -
145 R 14 C 4.00 356 590 - 147 -
145 R 15 C 4.00 381 616 - 147 -
155 R 12 C 4.50 305 550 - 157 -
155 R 13 C 4.50 330 578 - 157 -
155 R 14 C 4.50 356 604 - 157 -
165 R 13 C 4.50 330 596 - 167 -
165 R 14 C 4.50 356 622 - 167 -
165 R 15 C 4.50 381 646 - 167 -
175 R 13 C 5.00 330 608 - 178 -
175 R 14 C 5.00 356 634 - 178 -
175 R 16 C 5.00 406 684 - 178 -
185 R 13 C 5.50 330 624 - 188 -
185 R 14 C 5.50 356 650 - 188 -
185 R 15 C 5.50 381 674 - 188 -
185 R 16 C 5.50 406 700 - 188 -
195 R 14 C 5.50 356 666 - 198 -
195 R 15 C 5.50 381 690 - 198 -
195 R 16 C 5.50 406 716 - 198 -
205 R 14 C 6.00 356 686 - 208 -
205 R 15 C 6.00 381 710 - 208 -
205 R 16 C 6.00 406 736 - 208 -
215 R 14 C 6.00 356 700 - 218 -
215 R 15 C 6.00 381 724 - 218 -
215 R 16 C 6.00 406 750 - 218 -
245 R 16 C 7.00 406 798 798 248 248
17 R 15 C 5.00 381 678 - 178 -
17 R 380 C 5.00 381 678 - 178 -
17 R 400 C 150 mm 400 698 - 186 -
19 R 400 C 150 mm 400 728 - 200 -
Code Designated
5.60 R 12 C 4.00 305 570 572 150 148

6.40 R 13 C 5.00 330 648 640 172 172
6.70 R 13 C 5.00 330 660 662 180 180
6.70 R 14 C 5.00 356 688 688 180 180
6.70 R 15 C 5.00 381 712 714 180 180
(+) Tyres in diagonal construction are identified by an hyphen in place of the letter 'R' (e.g. 145-10 C).
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Table D
Tyres for special applications - Radial and diagonal construction
Nominal rim
diameter Outer diameter
Tyre-size designation Measuring rim Section width S
(+) width code d (mm) D (mm) (mm)
Code Designated
15x4 1/2-8 3.25 203 385 122

16x6-8 4.33 203 425 152
18x7 4.33 203 462 173
18x7-8 4.33 203 462 173
21x8-9 6.00 229 535 200
21x4 2.32 330 565 113
22x4 1/2 3.11 330 595 132
23x5 3.75 330 635 155
23x9-10 6.50 254 595 225
25x6 3.75 330 680 170
27x10-12 8.00 305 690 255
28x9-15 7.00 381 707 216
Metric designated
200-15 6.50 381 730 205

250-15 7.50 381 735 250
300-15 8.00 381 840 300
(+) Tyres in radial construction are identified by the letter 'R' in place of the hyphen '-' (e.g. 15x4 1/2 R 8).
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Part II - United States tyres

- Tolerances shown at the bottom of the tables apply in place of those shown in
paragraphs 6.1.4.2. and 6.1.5.3.
- Outer diameters are listed for the various categories of use: Normal, Snow,
Special.
Table A
Tyres for light commercial vehicles (LT tyres)
Diagonal and radial
Outer diameter
Nominal rim D (mm)2
diameter
Measuring rim Section width
Tyre-size designation1 width code d(mm) Normal Snow S (mm)3
6.00-16LT 4.50 406 732 743 173
6.50-16LT 4.50 406 755 767 182
6.70-16LT 5.00 406 722 733 191
7.00-13LT 5.00 330 647 658 187
7.00-14LT 5.00 356 670 681 187
7.00-15LT 5.50 381 752 763 202
7.00-16LT 5.50 406 778 788 202
7.10-15LT 5.00 381 738 749 199
7.50-15LT 6.00 381 782 794 220
7.50-16LT 6.00 406 808 819 220
8.25-16LT 6.50 406 859 869 241
9.00-16LT 6.50 406 890 903 257
G78-15LT 6.00 381 711 722 212

H78-15LT 6.00 381 727 739 222
L78-15LT 6.50 381 749 760 236
L78-16LT 6.50 406 775 786 236
7-14.5LT4 6.00 368 677 185

4
8-14.5LT 6.00 368 707 203
9-14.5LT4 7.00 368 711 241
7-17.5LT 5.25 445 758 769 189
8-17.5LT 5.25 445 788 799 199
1
Tyres in Radial construction are identified by the letter "R" in place of "-" (e.g. 6.00 R 16LT).
2
Coefficient "b" for the calculation of Dmax: 1.08.
3
Overall width may exceed this value up to +8 per cent.
4
The suffix "MH"' may replace "LT" in the tyre-size designation (e.g. 7-14.5 MH).
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Table B
Tyres for light commercial vehicles (high flotation tyres)
Diagonal and radial
Nominal rim Outer diameter Section width

Measuring
Tyre-size designation1 diameter D (mm)2 S (mm)3
rim width
code d (mm) Normal Snow
9-15LT 8.00 381 744 755 254
10-15LT 8.00 381 773 783 264
11-15LT 8.00 381 777 788 279
24x7.50-13LT 6 330 597 604 191

27x8.50-14LT 7 356 674 680 218
28x8.50-15LT 7 381 699 705 218
29x9.50-15LT 7.5 381 724 731 240
30x9.50-15LT 7.5 381 750 756 240
31x10.50-15LT 8.5 381 775 781 268
31x11.50-15LT 9 381 775 781 290
31x13.50-15LT 11 381 775 781 345
31x15.50-15LT 12 381 775 781 390
32x11.50-15LT 9 381 801 807 290
33x12.50-15LT 10 381 826 832 318
35x12.50-15LT 10 381 877 883 318
37x12.50-15LT 10 381 928 934 318
37x14.50-15LT 12 381 928 934 372
8.00-16.5LT 6.00 419 720 730 203

8.75-16.5LT 6.75 419 748 759 222
9.50-16.5LT 6.75 419 776 787 241
10-16.5LT 8.25 419 762 773 264
12-16.5LT 9.75 419 818 831 307
30x9.50-16.5LT 7.50 419 750 761 240

31x10.50-16.5LT 8.25 419 775 787 266
33x12.50-16.5LT 9.75 419 826 838 315
37x12.50-16.5LT 9.75 419 928 939 315
37x14.50-16.5LT 11.25 419 928 939 365
33x9.50 R15LT 7.50 381 826 832 240
35x12.50 R16.5LT 10.00 419 877 883 318
37x12.50 R17LT 10.00 432 928 934 318
1
Tyres in Radial construction are identified by the letter "R" in place of "-" (e.g. 24x7.50 R
13LT).
2
Coefficient 'b' for the calculation of Dmax: 1.07.
3
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Table C
Code designated tyres mounted on 5° tapered or flat base rims
Diagonal and radial
Outer diameter
D (mm2
Normal
rim width diameter Section width
Tyre-size designation 1
code d (mm) (a) (b) Snow S (mm)3
6.50-20 5 508 878 893 184

7.00-15TR 5.5 381 777 792 199
7.00-18 5.5 457 853 868 199
7.00-20 5.5 508 904 919 199
7.50-15TR 6 381 808 825 215
7.50-17 6 432 859 876 215
7.50-18 6 457 884 901 215
7.50-20 6 508 935 952 215
8.25-15TR 6.5 381 847 855 865 236
8.25-20 6.5 508 974 982 992 236
9.00-15TR 7 381 891 904 911 259
9.00-20 7 508 1019 1031 1038 259
10.00-15TR 7.5 381 927 940 946 278
10.00-20 7.5 508 1054 1067 1073 278
10.00-22 7.5 559 1104 1118 1123 278
11.00-20 8 508 1085 1099 1104 293
11.00-22 8 559 1135 1150 1155 293
11.00-24 8 610 1186 1201 1206 293
11.50-20 8 508 1085 1099 1104 296
12.00-20 8.5 508 1125 1146 315
12.00-24 8.5 610 1226 1247 315
14.00-20 10 508 1241 1266 375
14.00-24 10 610 1343 1368 375
1
Tyres in Radial construction are identified by the letter "R" in place of "-"(e.g. 6.50 R 20).
2
Coefficient 'b' for the calculation of Dmax : 1.06 . Category of use: Normal Service tyres: (a)
Highway tread (b) Heavy tread
3
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Table D
Code designated tyres for special services
Diagonal and radial
Outer diameter
D (mm)1
Nominal rim
Measuring rim diameter Section width
Tyre-size designation width code d (mm) (a) (b) S (mm) 2
10.00-20ML 7.5 508 1073 1099 278

11.00-22ML 8 559 1155 1182 293
13.00-24ML 9 610 1302 340
14.00-20ML 10 508 1266 375
14.00-24ML 10 610 1368 375
15-19.5ML 11.75 495 1019 389

24 R 21 18 533 1372 - 610
1
Coefficient "b" for the calculation of Dmax : 1.06.
Category of use: special (a) Traction tread (b) Heavy tread
2
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Table E
Code designated tyres mounted on 15° tapered rims
Diagonal and radial
Outer diameter
D (mm)2
Normal
rim width diameter Section width
Tyre-size designation1 code d (mm) (a) (b) Snow S (mm)3
8-19.5 6.00 495 859 876 203

8-22.5 6.00 572 935 952 203
9-22.5 6.75 572 974 982 992 229
10-22.5 7.50 572 1019 1031 1038 254
11-22.5 8.25 572 1054 1067 1073 279
11-24.5 8.25 622 1104 1118 1123 279
12-22.5 9.00 572 1085 1099 1104 300
12-24.5 9.00 622 1135 1150 1155 300
12.5-22.5 9.00 572 1085 1099 1104 302
12.5-24.5 9.00 622 1135 1150 1155 302
14-17.5 10.50 445 907 921 349 (-)

15-19.5 11.75 495 1005 1019 389 (-)
15-22.5 11.75 572 1082 1095 389 (-)
16.5-22.5
13.00 572 1128 1144 425 (-)
18-19.5 14.00 495 1080 1096 457 (-)
18-22.5 14.00 572 1158 1172 457 (-)
1
Tyres in Radial construction are identified by the letter "R" in place of "-" (e.g. 8R19.5).
2
Coefficient "b" for the calculation of Dmax : 1.05.
Category of use: Normal Service tyres: (a) Highway tread (b) Heavy tread
3
Overall width may exceed this value up to +6 per cent
(-) Overall width may exceed this value up to +5 per cent.
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Annex 6
Annex 6
Method of measuring pneumatic tyres

1. The tyre is mounted on the measuring rim specified by the manufacturer
pursuant to paragraph 4.1.11. of this Regulation and is inflated to a
pressure specified by the manufacturer pursuant to paragraph 4.1.12. of this
Regulation.
2. The tyre fitted on its rim is conditioned to the ambient temperature of the
laboratory for at least 24 hours.
3. The pressure is readjusted to the value specified in paragraph 1. above.
4. The overall width is measured by caliper at six equally-spaced points,
account being taken of the thickness of the protective ribs or bands. The
highest measurement so obtained is taken as the overall width.
5. The outer diameter is calculated from the maximum circumference.
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Annex 7
Annex 7
Procedure for load/speed endurance tests

1. Preparing the tyre
1.1. Mount a new tyre on the test rim specified by the manufacturer pursuant to
paragraph 4.1.11. of this Regulation.
1.2. Use a new inner tube or combination of inner tube, valve and flap (as
required) when testing tyres with inner tubes.
1.3. Inflate the tyre to the pressure corresponding to the pressure index
specified by the manufacturer pursuant to paragraph 4.1.12. of this
Regulation.
1.4. Condition the tyre-and-wheel assembly at test-room temperature for not
less than three hours.
1.5. Readjust the tyre pressure to that specified in paragraph 1.3. above.
2. Test procedure
2.1. Mount the tyre-and-wheel assembly on the test axle and press it against the
outer face of a smooth power-driven test drum 1.70 m  1 per cent in
diameter having a surface at least as wide as the tyre tread.
2.2. Apply to the test axle a series of test loads expressed in per cent of the load
indicated, in Annex 4 to this Regulation, opposite the load index engraved
on the sidewall of the tyre, in accordance with the test programme below.
Where the tyre has load-capacity indices for both single and twinned
utilization, the reference load for single utilization shall be taken as the
basis for the test loads.
2.2.1. In the case of tyres with a speed category symbol above P, test procedures
are as specified in paragraph 3.
2.2.2. For all other tyre types, the endurance test programme is shown in
Appendix 1 to this annex.
2.3. The tyre pressure must not be corrected throughout the test and the test
load must be kept constant throughout each of the three test stages.
2.4. During the test the temperature in the test-room must be maintained at
between 20 °C and 30 °C or at a higher temperature if the manufacturer so
agrees.
2.5. The endurance-test programme shall be carried out without interruption.
3. Load/speed test programme for tyre with speed category symbol Q and
above
3.1. This programme applies to:
3.1.1. All tyres marked with load capacity index in single 121 or less.
3.1.2. Tyres marked with load capacity index in single 122 and above and with
the additional marking "C", or "LT", referred to in paragraph 3.1.13. of this
Regulation.
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3.2. Load placed on the wheel as a percentage of the load corresponding to the
load index:
3.2.1. 90 per cent when tested on a test drum 1.70 m  1 per cent in diameter;
3.2.2. 92 per cent when tested on a test drum 2.0 m  1 per cent in diameter.
3.3. Initial test speed: speed corresponding to the speed category symbol less
20 km/h;
3.3.1. Time to reach the initial test speed 10 min.
3.3.2. Duration of the first step = 10 min.
3.4. Second test speed: speed corresponding to the speed category symbol less
10 km/h;
3.4.1. Duration of the second step = 10 min.
3.5. Final test speed: speed corresponding to the speed category symbol:
3.5.1. Duration of the final step = 30 min.
3.6. Total test duration: 1 h.
4. Equivalent test methods
If a method other than that described in paragraph 2. above is used, its
equivalence must be demonstrated.
38
Annex 7 – Appendix 1
Annex 7 - Appendix 1
Endurance-test programme
Load placed on the wheel as a

percentage of the load
Test-drum speed corresponding to the load index
Diagonal
Tyre speed Radial-ply (bias-ply)
Load index category min-1 min-1 7 h. 16 h. 24 h.
122 or more F 100 100
G 125 100
J 150 125
K 175 150
L 200 -
M 225 - 66 % 84 % 101 %
121 or less F 100 100
G 125 125
J 150 150
K 175 175
L 200 175 70 % 88 % 106 %
4 h. 6 h.
M 250 200 75 % 97 % 114 %
N 275 - 75 % 97 % 114 %
P 300 - 75 % 97 % 114 %
Notes:
(1) "Special-use" tyres (see paragraph 2.1.3. of the Regulation) should be tested at a speed equal to
85 per cent of the speed prescribed for equivalent normal tyres.
(2) Tyres with load index 122 or more, speed categories N or P and the additional marking "LT",
or "C", referred to in paragraph 3.1.13. of this Regulation, shall be tested with the same programme
as specified in the above table for tyres with load index 121 or less.
39
Relation between the pressure index and the units of

pressure
Pressure
Index ("PSI") Bar kPa
20 140
25 1.4 170
30 1.7 210
35 2.1 240
40 2.4 280
45 2.8 310
50 3.1 340
55 3.4 380
60 3.8 410
65 4.1 450
70 4.5 480
75 4.8 520
80 5.2 550
85 5.5 590
90 5.9 620
95 6.2 660
100 6.6 690
105 6.9 720
110 7.2 760
115 7.6 790
120 7.9 830
125 8.3 860
130 8.6 900
135 9.0 930
140 9.3 970
145 9.7 1000
150 10.0 1030
... 10.3 ...
...
40
Annex 8
Annex 8
Variation of load capacity with speed commercial vehicles

tyres - Radial and diagonal
(See paras. 2.27. and 2.29.)
Variation of load capacity (per cent)
Speed All load indices Load indices Load indices ≤ 1211

(km/h) ≥ 122 1
Speed category symbol Speed category symbol Speed category symbol

F G J K L M L M N P2
0 +150 +150 +150 +150 +150 +150 +110 +110 +110 +110
5 +110 +110 +110 +110 +110 +110 +90 +90 +90 +90
10 +80 +80 +80 +80 +80 +80 +75 +75 +75 +75
15 +65 +65 +65 +65 +65 +65 +60 +60 +60 +60
20 +50 +50 +50 +50 +50 +50 +50 +50 +50 +50
25 +35 +35 +35 +35 +35 +35 +42 +42 +42 +42
30 +25 +25 +25 +25 +25 +25 +35 +35 +35 +35
35 +19 +19 +19 +19 +19 +19 +29 +29 +29 +29
40 +15 +15 +15 +15 +15 +15 +25 +25 +25 +25
45 +13 +13 +13 +13 +13 +13 +22 +22 +22 +22
50 +12 +12 +12 +12 +12 +12 +20 +20 +20 +20
55 +11 +11 +11 +11 +11 +11 +17.5 +17.5 +17.5 +17.5
60 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +15.0 +15.0 +15.0 +15.0
65 +7.5 +8.5 +8.5 +8.5 +8.5 +8.5 +13.5 +13.5 +13.5 +13.5
70 +5.0 +7.0 +7.0 +7.0 +7.0 +7.0 +12.5 +12.5 +12.5 +12.5
75 +2.5 +5.5 +5.5 +5.5 +5.5 +5.5 +11.0 +11.0 +11.0 +11.0
80 0 +4.0 +4.0 +4.0 +4.0 +4.0 +10.0 +10.0 +10.0 +10.0
85 -3 +2.0 +3.0 +3.0 +3.0 +3.0 +8.5 +8.5 +8.5 +8.5
90 -6 0 +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 +7.5 +7.5 +7.5 +7.5
95 -10 -2.5 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +6.5 +6.5 +6.5 +6.5
100 -15 -5 0 0 0 0 +5.0 +5.0 +5.0 +5.0
105 -8 -2 0 0 0 +3.75 +3.75 +3.75 +3.75
110 -13 -4 0 0 0 +2.5 +2.5 +2.5 +2.5
115 -7 -3 0 0 +1.25 +1.25 +1.25 +1.25
120 -12 -7 0 0 0 0 0 0
125 0 -2.5 0 0 0
130 0 -5.0 0 0 0
135 -7.5 -2.5 0 0
140 -10 -5 0 0
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(km/h) ≥ 122 1

145 -7.5 -2.5 0
150 -10.0 -5.0 0
155 -7.5 -2.5
160 -10.0 -5.0
1
The load capacity indices refer to a single operation.
2
Load variations are not allowed for speeds above 160 km/h. For speed category symbols "Q" and
above the speed category corresponding to the speed category symbol (see paragraph 2.28.2.)
specifies the maximum speed permitted for the tyre.
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Annex 9
Annex 9
Communication
Upgrade of service description for the purposes of retreading

in accordance with Regulation No. 109
(Maximum format: A4 [210 x 297mm])
Issued by (Name and address of tyre manufacturer): ...............................................................

...................................................................................................................................................
Declaration:
The tyre corresponding to the following details has been approved to operate at a higher
service description than that of the tyre originally approved. It is therefore permitted,
subject to any limitations given in paragraph 4.1.1. below, for a tyre bearing the original
service description and approval number, to be retreaded to the upgraded service
description.
It is also agreed that this information may be released by an approval authority to any
retreading production unit that is approved in accordance with Regulation No. 109.
1. Manufacturer’s name or trade mark on the tyre: ....................... ...................................
......................................................................................................................................
2. Manufacturer’s tyre type, model or design designation: ................ ..............................
......................................................................................................................................
3. Tyre-size designation: ................................................ ..................................................
......................................................................................................................................
3.1. Category of use (Normal, Snow or Special): ................................................................
......................................................................................................................................
4. Service description
4.1. Original tyre: .................................................................................................................
Approval No. pursuant to Regulation No. 54. .......................... ................................... .
......................................................................................................................................
Granted by: ........................................................... ........................................................
......................................................................................................................................
4.1.1. Where applicable, the production plant in which tyres suitable for upgrading were
produced, the production periods concerned, and the means of identifying either or
both of these issues: ......................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................
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4.2. Upgraded tyre: .............................................................................................................

Approval No. pursuant to Regulation No. 54. ..............................................................
Granted by: ........................................................... ........................................................
5. Authorized by (tyre manufacturer’s representative):
5.1. Name (Block capitals): ............................................................................................... .
5.2. Department: .................................................................................................................
5.3. Signature: .....................................................................................................................
44
E/ECE/324/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3/Corr.1 −E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3/Corr.1.
18 December 2014
Agreement

Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be
Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal
_________
Addendum 53 – Regulation No. 54
Revision 3 - Corrigendum 1
Corrigendum 1 to Revision 3 of the Regulation (Erratum by the secretariat)

_________
UNITED NATIONS
GE.13-
E/ECE/324/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3/Corr.1
E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3/Corr.1
Paragraph 3.1.9., for the existing symbol substitute
Annex 7,
Appendix 2, correct to read:
"
Pressure Bar kPa
Index ("PSI")
20 1.4 140
25 1.7 170
30 2.1 210
35 2.4 240
40 2.8 280
45 3.1 310
50 3.4 340
55 3.8 380
60 4.1 410
65 4.5 450
70 4.8 480
75 5.2 520
80 5.5 550
85 5.9 590
90 6.2 620
95 6.6 660
100 6.9 690
105 7.2 720
110 7.6 760
115 7.9 790
120 8.3 830
125 8.6 860
130 9.0 900
135 9.3 930
140 9.7 970
145 10.0 1 000
150 10.3 1 030
... ... ...
"
2
E/ECE/324/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3/Corr.2−E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3/Corr.2
25 August 2014
Agreement

_________
Revision 3 - Corrigendum 2
Corrigendum 2 to Revision 3 of the Regulation – Date of entry into force: 25 June 2014

_________
UNITED NATIONS
GE.14-
E/ECE/324/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3/Corr.2
E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3/Corr.2
Paragraph 3.1.12., correct to read:

"3.1.12. The inscription "MPT" (or alternatively "ML" or "ET") and/or "POR" if the
tyre is classified in the category of use "special"."
2
E/ECE/324/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3/Amend.1−E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3/Amend.1
3 February 2015
Agreement

_________
Revision 3 - Amendment 1
Supplement 19 to the original version of the Regulation – Date of entry into force: 22 January 2015

_________
UNITED NATIONS
GE.15-
E/ECE/324/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3/Amend.1
E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3/Amend.1
Annex 5,
Part I, Table A, insert the following entries:
"

Tyre-size rim width diameter Outer diameter Section width
…
4.10/3.50-6 2.5 152 - 320 - 95
3.50-8 2.5 203 - 394 - 103
4.40-10 3.5 254 - 480 - 124
"
Annex 5,
Part I, Table D, insert the following entry:
"

Code Designated …
…
16.5x6.5-8
… 5.375 203 411 165
"
2
5 February 2016
Agreement
_________
Supplement 20 to the original version of the Regulation – Date of entry into force:
20 January 2016

This document is meant purely as documentation tool. The authentic and legal binding text is:
ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2015/66.
_________
UNITED NATIONS
Paragraph 3.1.13., amend to read:

"3.1.13. The prefix "LT" before the tyre size designation, or the suffix "C" or "LT" after
the rim diameter marking referred to in paragraph 2.17.1.3., and, if applicable,
after the tyre to rim fitment configuration referred to in paragraph 2.17.1.4., or
the suffix "LT" after the service description."
Annex 5,
Part II, Table B, amend to read:
"Table B
Diagonal and radial

Measuring D (mm)2
Tyre-size designation1 rim width diameter S (mm)3
9-15LT 8.00 381 744 755 254

10-15LT 8.00 381 773 783 264
11-15LT 8.00 381 777 788 279
24x7.50-13LT 6.00 330 597 604 191

27x8.50-14LT 7.00 356 674 680 218
28x8.50-15LT 7.00 381 699 705 218
29x9.50-15LT 7.50 381 724 731 240
30x9.50-15LT 7.50 381 750 756 240
31x10.50-15LT 8.50 381 775 781 268
31x11.50-15LT 9.00 381 775 781 290
31x12.50R15LT 10.00 381 775 781 318
31x13.50-15LT 11.00 381 775 781 345
31x15.50-15LT 12.00 381 775 781 390
32x11.50-15LT 9.00 381 801 807 290
33x9.50 R15LT 7.50 381 826 832 240
33x10.50R15LT 8.50 381 826 832 268
33x10.50R17LT 8.50 432 826 832 268
33x10.50R18LT 8.50 457 826 832 268
33x11.50R18LT 9.00 457 826 832 290
33x12.50-15LT 10.00 381 826 832 318
33x12.50R17LT 10.00 432 826 832 318
33x12.50R18LT 10.00 457 826 832 318
33x12.50R20LT 10.00 508 826 832 318
33x12.50R22LT 10.00 559 826 832 318
33x13.50R15LT 11.00 381 826 832 345
33x15.50R15LT 12.00 381 826 832 390
34x10.50R17LT 8.50 432 851 858 268
34x12.50R18LT 10.00 457 851 858 318
35x12.50-15LT 10.00 381 877 883 318
2

Measuring D (mm)2
rim width diameter S (mm)3
35x12.50R17LT 10.00 432 877 883 318

35x12.50R18LT 10.00 457 877 883 318
35x12.50R20LT 10.00 508 877 883 318
35x12.50R22LT 10.00 559 877 883 318
35x13.50R15LT 11.00 381 877 883 345
35x13.50R18LT 11.00 457 877 883 345
35x13.50R20LT 11.00 508 877 883 345
35x14.50R15LT 12.00 381 877 883 372
36x13.50R18LT 11.00 457 902 908 345
36x14.50R15LT 12.00 381 902 908 372
36x14.50R17LT 12.00 432 902 908 372
36x14.50R18LT 12.00 457 902 908 372
36x15.50R15LT 12.00 381 902 908 390
37x12.50-15LT 10.00 381 928 934 318
37x12.50 R17LT 10.00 432 928 934 318
37x12.50R18LT 10.00 457 928 934 318
37x12.50R20LT 10.00 508 928 934 318
37x12.50R22LT 10.00 559 928 934 318
37x13.50R15LT 11.00 381 928 934 345
37x13.50R17LT 11.00 432 928 934 345
37x13.50R18LT 11.00 457 928 934 345
37x13.50R20LT 11.00 508 928 934 345
37x13.50R22LT 11.00 559 928 934 345
37x13.50R24LT 11.00 610 928 934 345
37x14.50-15LT 12.00 381 928 934 372
38x13.50R17LT 11.00 432 953 959 345
38x13.50R20LT 11.00 508 953 959 345
38x13.50R24LT 11.00 610 953 959 345
38x14.50R17LT 12.00 432 953 959 372
38x14.50R18LT 12.00 457 953 959 372
38x14.50R20LT 12.00 508 953 959 372
38x15.50R15LT 12.00 381 953 959 390
38x15.50R17LT 12.00 432 953 959 390
38x15.50R18LT 12.00 457 953 959 390
38x15.50R20LT 12.00 508 953 959 390
39x13.50R17LT 11.00 432 978 985 345
40x13.50R17LT 11.00 432 1004 1010 345
40x13.50R20LT 11.00 508 1004 1010 345
40x14.50R17LT 12.00 432 1004 1010 372
40x14.50R18LT 12.00 457 1004 1010 372
40x14.50R20LT 12.00 508 1004 1010 372
3

1
Measuring D (mm)2
Tyre-size designation rim width diameter S (mm)3
40x15.50R20LT 12.00 508 1004 1010 390

40x15.50R22LT 12.00 559 1004 1010 390
40x15.50R24LT 12.00 610 1004 1010 390
42x14.50R17LT 12.00 432 1055 1061 372
42x14.50R20LT 12.00 508 1055 1061 372
8.00-16.5LT 6.00 419 720 730 203

8.75-16.5LT 6.75 419 748 759 222
9.50-16.5LT 6.75 419 776 787 241
10-16.5LT 8.25 419 762 773 264
12-16.5LT 9.75 419 818 831 307
30x9.50-16.5LT 7.50 419 750 761 240

31x10.50-16.5LT 8.25 419 775 787 266
33x12.50-16.5LT 9.75 419 826 838 315
35x12.50 R16.5LT 10.00 419 877 883 318
37x12.50-16.5LT 9.75 419 928 939 315
37x14.50-16.5LT 11.25 419 928 939 365
1
Tyres in Radial construction are identified by the letter "R" in place of "-" (e.g.
24x7.50 R 13LT).
2
3
"
4
22 February 2017
Agreement
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9 February 2017

ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2016/52 as amended by paragraph 58 of the report
ECE/TRANS/WP.29/1123.
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UNITED NATIONS
GE.17-01820(E)

Paragraph 1., amend to read (footnotes remain unchanged):
"1. Scope
This Regulation covers new pneumatic tyres* designed primarily for vehicles
of categories M2, M3, N, O3 and O4. 1, 2 However, it does not apply to tyre
types identified by speed category symbols corresponding to speeds below
eighty (80) km/h.
* For the purpose of this Regulation, "tyres" means "pneumatic tyres"."

Paragraph 2.1., amend to read:
"2.1. "Type of tyre" means tyres which do not differ in such essential
characteristics as:
(a) The manufacturer’s name:
(b) Tyre-size designation;
(c) Category of use (normal tyre, snow tyre, special use tyre);
(d) Structure (diagonal (bias-ply, radial);
(e) Speed category symbol;
(f) Load-capacity indexes;
(g) Tyre cross-section."
Insert a new paragraph 2.2., to read:
"2.2. "Manufacturer" means the person or body who is responsible to the Type
Approval Authority (TAA) for all aspects of the type-approval and for
ensuring the conformity of production."
"2.3. "Brand name/trademark" means the identification of the brand or trademark
as defined by the tyre manufacturer and marked on the sidewall(s) of the tyre.
The brand name/trademark may be the same as that of the manufacturer".
"2.4. "Trade description/commercial name" means an identification of a range of
tyres as given by the tyre manufacturer. It may coincide with the brand
name/trademark."
Renumber paragraphs 2.2. to 2.31. as 2.5. to 2.34. and in these renumbered paragraphs,
replace "pneumatic tyre" by "tyre".
Paragraph 2.17.1.3.1., amend to read:
"2.17.1.3.1. The values of the "d" symbols expressed in millimetres are shown below:
2

8 203
9 229
10 254
11 279
12 305
13 330
14 356
15 381
16 406
17 432
18 457
19 483
20 508
21 533
22 559
24 610
25 635
14.5 368
16.5 419
17.5 445
19.5 495
20.5 521
22.5 572
24.5 622
26 660
28 711
30 762
"
"3.1. 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 manufacturer’s name or the Brand name/trademark;
3.1.2. The trade description/commercial name (see paragraph 2.4. of this
Regulation). However, the trade description is not required when it coincides
with the Brand name/trademark. "
Renumber paragraphs 3.1.2. to 3.1.15. as 3.1.3. to 3.1.16.
"3.1.5. The inscription M+S or M.S or M&S if the tyre is classified in the category
of use "snow tyre" or if the tyre is classified in the category of use "special
use tyre" when declared by the tyre manufacturer at paragraph 4.1.3. as
complying also with the definition given in paragraph 2.2.2."
3

"3.1.10. An indication, by the "PSI" index, of the inflation pressure to be adopted for
the load/speed endurance tests, as explained in Annex 7, Appendix 2.
after the date of entry into force of this Regulation. 5
For tyres first approved after 1 January 2018, the I nflation pressure for the
dimension measurement and for the load/speed endurance test, pursuant to
paragraph 4.1.12. of this Regulation, shall be indicated in kilopascals,
replacing the "PSI" index.
It is allowed to use kPa marking instead of PSI for tyres first type approved
before 1 January 2018."
"3.1.12. The inscription "MPT" (or alternatively "ML" or "ET") and /or "POR" if the
tyre is classified in the category of use "special use tyre". In addition, they
may also bear the inscription M+S or M.S or M&S.
"ET" means Extra Tread, "ML" stands for Mining and Logging, "MPT"
means Multi-Purpose Truck and "POR" means Professional Off Road 6;"
"4.1. The application for approval of a type of tyre with regard to this Regulation
shall be submitted by the tyre manufacturer or by his duly accredited
representative. It shall specify:
4.1.2. The manufacturer's name;
4.1.2.1. The Brand name(s)/trademark(s);
4.1.2.2. The trade description(s)/commercial name(s)."
"4.1.3. Category of use (normal tyre, snow tyre, special use tyre);
4.1.3.1. For the tyres belonging to the category of use "special use tyre" those which
may bear the inscription M+S or M.S or M&S."
"4.1.6. The load-capacity indexes;"
"4.1.12. The inflation pressure for the dimension measurement and for the load/speed
endurance test pressure;"
Replace in paragraphs 5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4., 6.1.3., 6.2.1., 6.2.4., 6.2., 5., 9.1. and 10.
"pneumatic tyre" by "tyre"
Paragraph 6.1.1.1., amend to read:
"6.1.1.1. The section width shall be obtained by means of the following formula:
S = S1 + K (A - A1),
Where:
4
S is the "section width" rounded to the nearest millimetre and measured

on the measuring rim;
manufacturer, and K shall be taken to equal 0.4."
"6.1.2.1. The outer diameter of a tyre shall be obtained by means of the following
formula:
D = d + 2H
where:
H is the nominal section height rounded to the nearest millimetre and is
equal to
H = S1 • 0.01 Ra, where
all as shown on the sidewall of the tyre in the tyre-size designation in
conformity with the requirements of paragraph 3.4. above."
"6.1.4.2. It may exceed that value by 4 per cent in case of radial-ply tyres and by 8 per
cent in the case of diagonal (bias-ply) tyres. However, for tyres with nominal
section width exceeding 305 mm intended for dual mounting (twinning), the
value determined pursuant to paragraph 6.1.1. above shall not be exceeded by
more than 2 per cent for radial-ply tyres with nominal aspect ratio higher than
60, or 4 per cent for diagonal (bias-ply) tyres. The respective limits shall be
rounded to the nearest millimetre (mm)."
"6.1.5. Tyre outer diameter specifications
The outer diameter of a tyre must not be outside the values D min and Dmax
obtained from the following formulae:
Dmin = d + 2 • Hmin
Dmax = d + 2 • Hmax
Where:
Hmin = H • a rounded to the nearest mm
5
Hmax = H • b rounded to the nearest mm

and"
"6.1.5.1. For sizes listed in Annex 5 and for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment
configuration" (see paragraph 3.1.11.) symbol "A", the nominal section
height H is equal to:
H = 0.5 (D-d) , rounded to the nearest mm - for references see paragraph
6.1.2.1."
"6.1.5.3.3. For snow tyres the outer diameter shall not exceed the following value
Dmax,snow = 1.01 • Dmax rounded to the nearest mm
where Dmax is the maximum outer diameter established in conformity with
the above.
For tyres of the category of use "snow tyre" the outer diameter (Dmax)
established in conformity with the above may be exceeded by one per cent."
Paragraph 11., amend to read:
"11.1. The Contracting 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, where
applicable, of the approved test laboratories and of the Type Approval
Authorities which grant approval and to which forms certifying approval or
extension of approval or refusal of approval or withdrawal of approval or
production definitively discontinued, issued in other countries, are to be sent.
11.2. The Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement which apply this Regulation
may designate laboratories of tyre manufacturers, as approved, test
laboratories.
11.3. Where a Contracting Party to the 1958 Agreement applies paragraph 11.2.
above, it may, if it so desires, be represented at the tests by one or more
persons of its choice."
Annex 1, amend to read:
"Communication
…
…
of a type of tyre for motor vehicles pursuant to Regulation No. 54."
Item 1. amend to read:
"1. Manufacturer's name and address : ............................................................................. "
Item 2. amend to read:
"2. Tyre type designation3 ..................................................................................................
2.1. Brand name(s)/trademark(s): .......................................................................................
6
2.2. Trade description(s)/ Commercial name(s)/ ..................................................................
3.
A list of brand name(s)/trademark(s) or Trade description(s)/ Commercial name(s) may be annexed
to this communication"
Delete item 3.
Renumber items 4. to 14. into 3. to 13.
"…
The above approval mark affixed to a tyre shows that the type of tyre concerned has
been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) under approval number 002439. The first two digits
of the approval number indicate that the approval was granted in accordance with the
requirements of Regulation No. 54 in its original form…"
"………
1. These markings define a tyre:
….."
Annex 3, figure, amend to read:
(*) PSI marking instead of kPa is allowed for tyres first type approved before 1 January 2018. "
Annex 5, part II, table B, add the following entries:
"Table B
Diagonal and radial

1
Measuring D (mm)2
Tyre-size designation rim width diameter S (mm)3
9-15LT 8.00 381 744 755 254

10-15LT 8.00 381 773 783 264
11-15LT 8.00 381 777 788 279
24x7.50-13LT 6.00 330 597 604 191
7

Measuring D (mm)2
27x8.50-14LT 7.00 356 674 680 218

28x8.50-15LT 7.00 381 699 705 218
29x9.50-15LT 7.50 381 724 731 240
30x9.50-15LT 7.50 381 750 756 240
31x10.50-15LT 8.50 381 775 781 268
31x11.50-15LT 9.00 381 775 781 290
31x12.50R15LT 10.00 381 775 781 318
31x13.50-15LT 11.00 381 775 781 345
31x15.50-15LT 12.00 381 775 781 390
32x11.50-15LT 9.00 381 801 807 290
33x9.50 R15LT 7.50 381 826 832 240
33x10.50R15LT 8.50 381 826 832 268
33x10.50R17LT 8.50 432 826 832 268
33x10.50R18LT 8.50 457 826 832 268
33x11.50R18LT 9.00 457 826 832 290
33x12.50-15LT 10.00 381 826 832 318
33x12.50R17LT 10.00 432 826 832 318
33x12.50R18LT 10.00 457 826 832 318
33x12.50R20LT 10.00 508 826 832 318
33x12.50R22LT 10.00 559 826 832 318
33x13.50R15LT 11.00 381 826 832 345
33x15.50R15LT 12.00 381 826 832 390
34x10.50R17LT 8.50 432 851 858 268
34x12.50R18LT 10.00 457 851 858 318
35x11.50R18LT 9.00 457 877 883 290
35x11.50R20LT 9.00 508 877 883 290
35x12.50-15LT 10.00 381 877 883 318
35x12.50R17LT 10.00 432 877 883 318
35x12.50R18LT 10.00 457 877 883 318
35x12.50R20LT 10.00 508 877 883 318
35x12.50R22LT 10.00 559 877 883 318
35x13.50R15LT 11.00 381 877 883 345
35x13.50R18LT 11.00 457 877 883 345
35x13.50R20LT 11.00 508 877 883 345
35x14.50R15LT 12.00 381 877 883 372
36x13.50R18LT 11.00 457 902 908 345
36x14.50R15LT 12.00 381 902 908 372
36x14.50R17LT 12.00 432 902 908 372
36x14.50R18LT 12.00 457 902 908 372
36x15.50R15LT 12.00 381 902 908 390
37x11.50R20LT 9.00 508 928 934 290
8

Measuring D (mm)2
37x12.50-15LT 10.00 381 928 934 318

37x12.50 R17LT 10.00 432 928 934 318
37x12.50R18LT 10.00 457 928 934 318
37x12.50R20LT 10.00 508 928 934 318
37x12.50R22LT 10.00 559 928 934 318
37x13.50R15LT 11.00 381 928 934 345
37x13.50R17LT 11.00 432 928 934 345
37x13.50R18LT 11.00 457 928 934 345
37x13.50R20LT 11.00 508 928 934 345
37x13.50R22LT 11.00 559 928 934 345
37x13.50R24LT 11.00 610 928 934 345
37x14.50-15LT 12.00 381 928 934 372
38x13.50R17LT 11.00 432 953 959 345
38x13.50R20LT 11.00 508 953 959 345
38x13.50R22LT 11.00 559 953 959 345
38x13.50R24LT 11.00 610 953 959 345
38x14.50R17LT 12.00 432 953 959 372
38x14.50R18LT 12.00 457 953 959 372
38x14.50R20LT 12.00 508 953 959 372
38x15.50R15LT 12.00 381 953 959 390
38x15.50R17LT 12.00 432 953 959 390
38x15.50R18LT 12.00 457 953 959 390
38x15.50R20LT 12.00 508 953 959 390
39x13.50R17LT 11.00 432 978 985 345
40x13.50R17LT 11.00 432 1004 1010 345
40x13.50R20LT 11.00 508 1004 1010 345
40x14.50R17LT 12.00 432 1004 1010 372
40x14.50R18LT 12.00 457 1004 1010 372
40x14.50R20LT 12.00 508 1004 1010 372
40x15.50R20LT 12.00 508 1004 1010 390
40x15.50R22LT 12.00 559 1004 1010 390
40x15.50R24LT 12.00 610 1004 1010 390
42x14.50R17LT 12.00 432 1055 1061 372
42x14.50R20LT 12.00 508 1055 1061 372
8.00-16.5LT 6.00 419 720 730 203

8.75-16.5LT 6.75 419 748 759 222
9.50-16.5LT 6.75 419 776 787 241
10-16.5LT 8.25 419 762 773 264
12-16.5LT 9.75 419 818 831 307
9

Measuring D (mm)2
30x9.50-16.5LT 7.50 419 750 761 240

31x10.50-16.5LT 8.25 419 775 787 266
33x12.50-16.5LT 9.75 419 826 838 315
35x12.50 R16.5LT 10.00 419 877 883 318
37x12.50-16.5LT 9.75 419 928 939 315
37x14.50-16.5LT 11.25 419 928 939 365
1
Tyres in Radial construction are identified by the letter "R" in place of "-" (e.g.
24x7.50 R 13LT).
2
3
Overall width may exceed this value up to +7 per cent."
Annex 6, title, amend to read:
"Method of dimension measurement for measuring tyres"

Paragraph 1., amend to read:
"1. The tyre is mounted on the measuring rim specified by the manufacturer
pursuant to paragraph 4.1.11. of this Regulation and is inflated to the pressure
Regulation."
Annex 7,
"1.3. Inflate the tyre to the pressure corresponding to the pressure specified by the
manufacturer pursuant to paragraph 4.1.12. of this regulation"
Appendix 1, amend to read:
"Endurance-test programme
Tyre speed Diagonal

category Radial-ply (bias-ply)
Load index symbol km.h-1 km.h-1 7 h. 16 h. 24 h.
122 or more F 32 32
G 40 32
J 48 40
K 56 48
L 64 -
M 72 - 66 % 84 % 101 %
10

Tyre speed Diagonal

121 or less F 32 32
G 40 40
J 48 48
K 56 56
L 64 56 70 % 88 % 106 %
4 h. 6 h.
M 80 64 75 % 97 % 114 %
N 88 - 75 % 97 % 114 %
P 96 - 75 % 97 % 114 %
Notes:
(1) "Special-use" tyres (see paragraph 2.1.3. of this regulation) should be tested at a
speed equal to 85 per cent of the speed prescribed for equivalent normal tyres.
(2) Tyres with load index 122 or more, speed category symbols N or P and the additional marking
"LT", or "C", referred to in paragraph 3.1.13. of this regulation, shall be tested with the same
programme as specified in the above table for tyres with load index 121 or less.
"
"…
1. Manufacturer's name: .. .................................................................................................
2. Manufacturer's tyre type designation: ..........................................................................
3. Tyre Size designation: ..................................................................................................
…"
11
26 April 2018
Agreement
Concerning the Adoption of Harmonized Technical United Nations
Regulations 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
United Nations Regulations*
(Revision 3, including the amendments which entered into force on 14 September 2017)
_________
Addendum 53 – UN Regulation No. 54
Supplement 22 to the original version of the Regulation – Date of entry into force: 10 February
2018

_________
UNITED NATIONS
*
Former titles 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 (original version);
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, done at Geneva on
5 October 1995 (Revision 2).
Paragraph number 2.17.1.3.1., correct to read 2.20.1.3.1.

"3.1.5. The inscription M+S or M.S or M&S if the tyre is classified in the category of
use "snow tyre" or if the tyre is classified in the category of use "special use
tyre" when declared by the tyre manufacturer at paragraph 4.1.3. as complying
also with the definition given in paragraph 2.5.2."
Paragraph 3.1.10., amend to read (delete the reference to footnote 5):
"3.1.10. An indication, by the "PSI" index, of the inflation pressure to be adopted for
after the date of entry into force of this Regulation"
"6.1.5.3.3. For snow tyres of the category of use "snow tyre" the outer diameter shall not
exceed the following value
where Dmax is the maximum outer diameter established in conformity with the
above."
Paragraph 11., amend to read
"11. Names and addresses of Technical Services

responsible for conducting approval tests, of test
laboratories, and of Type Approval Authorities"
Appendix 1, note 1, amend to read:
"Endurance-test programme
Tyre speed Diagonal

Load index symbol km/h-1 km/h-1 7 h. 16 h. 24 h.
122 or more F 32 32
G 40 32
J 48 40
K 56 48
L 64 -
M 72 - 66 % 84 % 101 %
121 or less F 32 32
G 40 40
J 48 48
K 56 56
L 64 56 70 % 88 % 106 %
2

Tyre speed Diagonal

Load index symbol km/h-1 km/h-1 7 h. 16 h. 24 h.
4 h. 6 h.
M 80 64 75 % 97 % 114 %
N 88 - 75 % 97 % 114 %
P 96 - 75 % 97 % 114 %
Notes:
(1) "Special-use" tyres (see paragraph 2.1.3. of this Regulation) should be tested at
a speed equal to 85 per cent of the speed prescribed for equivalent normal tyres."
Annex 3,
The table, amend to read:
"
Minimum heights of markings (mm)
b 6
c 4
d 6
"
Annex 5,
Part II, Table B, add the following entries:
"

Normal Snow
…
33x11.50R20LT 9.00 508 826 832 290
35x11.50R17LT 9.00 432 877 883 290
37x13.50R26LT 11.00 660 928 934 345
36x15.50R20LT 12.50 508 902 908 395
40x15.50R26LT 12.50 660 1004 1010 395
…
"
3
16 January 2019
Agreement
_________
29 December 2018

This document is meant purely as documentation tool. The authentic and legal binding texts is:
_________
UNITED NATIONS
*
GE.19-00738(E)

UN Regulation No. 54, amend to read:
"Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic

tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers
Contents
Page
1. Scope ............................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Markings ....................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Application for approval ............................................................................................................... 9
5. Approval........................................................................................................................................ 10
6. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 11
7. Modification and extension of approval of a tyre type .................................................................. 14
8. Conformity of production .............................................................................................................. 15
9. Penalties for non-conformity of production .................................................................................. 15
10. Production definitively discontinued ............................................................................................. 15
11. Names and addresses of Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests, and
of Type Approval Authorities ....................................................................................................... 16
Annexes
1 Communication ............................................................................................................................. 18
2 Arrangement of approval mark ..................................................................................................... 19
3 Arrangement of tyre markings ...................................................................................................... 21
4 List of symbols of load-capacity indices ....................................................................................... 23
5 Tyre-size designation and dimensions........................................................................................... 25
Part I - European tyres ................................................................................................................... 25
Part II - United States tyres ........................................................................................................... 30
6 Method of measuring pneumatic tyres .......................................................................................... 37
7 Procedure for load/speed endurance tests ...................................................................................... 38
Appendix 1 - Endurance-test programme ...................................................................................... 39
Appendix 2 - Relation between the pressure index and the units of pressure ............................... 41
8 Variation of load capacity with speed commercial vehicles tyres - Radial and diagonal .............. 42
9 Communication - Upgrade of service description for the purposes of retreading in
accordance with UN Regulation No. 109 ...................................................................................... 44
2
1. Scope
This Regulation covers new pneumatic tyres* designed primarily for vehicles
of categories M2, M3, N, O3 and O4.1,2 However, it does not apply to tyre
types identified by speed category symbols corresponding to speeds below
eighty (80) km/h.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of this Regulation:
2.1. "Type of tyre" means tyres which do not differ in such essential
characteristics as:
(a) The manufacturer’s name:
(b) Tyre-size designation;
(c) Category of use (normal tyre, snow tyre, special use tyre);
(d) Structure (diagonal (bias-ply, radial);
(e) Speed category symbol;
(f) Load-capacity indexes;
(g) Tyre cross-section.
2.2. "Manufacturer" means the person or body who is responsible to the Type
Approval Authority (TAA) for all aspects of the type-approval and for
ensuring the conformity of production."
2.3. "Brand name/trademark" means the identification of the brand or trademark
as defined by the tyre manufacturer and marked on the sidewall(s) of the tyre.
The brand name/trademark may be the same as that of the manufacturer".
2.4. "Trade description/commercial name" means an identification of a range of
tyres as given by the tyre manufacturer. It may coincide with the brand
name/trademark.
2.5. Category of use:
2.5.1. "Normal tyre" means a tyre intended for normal, on-road use;
2.5.2. "Snow tyre" means a tyre whose tread pattern, tread compound or structure is
primarily designed to achieve in snow conditions a performance better than
that of a normal tyre with regard to its ability to initiate or maintain vehicle
motion;
2.5.3. "Special use tyre" means a tyre intended for mixed use both on- and off-road
or for other special duty. These tyres are primarily designed to initiate and
maintain the vehicle in motion in off-road conditions;
1 As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document

ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.6, para. 2. -
2 This Regulation defines requirements for tyres as a component. It does not limit their installation on
any categories of vehicles.

* For the purpose of this Regulation, "tyres" means "pneumatic tyres".
3
2.5.3.1. "Professional off-road tyre" is a special use tyre primarily used for service in
severe off-road conditions;
2.6. "Structure" of a tyre means the technical characteristics of the tyre's carcass.
A distinction is made between the following structures in particular:
2.6.1. "Diagonal" or "bias-ply" describes a tyre structure in which the ply cords
extend to the beads and are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90°
to the centreline of the tread;
2.6.2. "Radial" describes a tyre structure in which the ply cords extend to the beads
and are laid substantially at 90° to the centreline of the tread, the carcass
being stabilized by an essentially inextensible circumferential belt;
2.7. "Bead" means the part of a tyre which is of such shape and structure as to fit
the rim and to hold the tyre on it;3
2.8. "Cord" means the strands forming the fabric of the plies in the tyre; 3
2.9. "Ply" means a layer of rubber-coated parallel cords3;
2.10. "Carcass" means that part of a tyre other than the tread and the rubber
sidewalls which, when inflated, bears the load; 3
2.11. "Tread" means that part of a tyre which comes into contact with the ground,
protects the carcass against mechanical damage and contributes to ground
adhesion; 3
2.12. "Sidewall" means the part of a tyre between the tread and the area designed to
be covered by the rim flange; 3
2.13. "Lower sidewall" means the area included between the line of maximum
section width of the tyre and the area designed to be covered by the rim
flange; 3
2.13.1. However, in case of tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration"
(see paragraph 3.1.12.) symbol "A", it means the area of the tyre which is
seating on the rim;
2.14. "Tread groove" means the space between two adjacent ribs and/or blocks in
the tread pattern; 3
2.15. "Section width (S)" means the linear distance between the outsides of the
sidewalls of an inflated tyre, excluding elevations due to labelling (marking),
decoration or protective bands or ribs; 3
2.16. "Over-all width" means the linear distance between the outsides of the
sidewalls of an inflated tyre, including labelling (marking), decoration and
protective bands or ribs; 3
2.17. "Section height (H)" means a distance equal to half the difference between
the outer diameter of the tyre and the nominal rim diameter;
2.18. "Nominal aspect ratio (Ra)" means one hundred times the number obtained
by dividing the number expressing the section height (H) by the number
expressing the nominal section width (S1), both dimensions expressed in the
same units;
2.19. "Outer diameter (D)" means the overall diameter of an inflated new tyre 3;
3 See explanatory figure.
4
2.20. "Tyre-size designation" means:

2.20.1. A designation showing:
2.20.1.1. The nominal section width (S1). This width must be expressed in mm, except
in the case of types of tyre for which the size designation is shown in the first
column of the tables in Annex 5 to this Regulation;
2.20.1.2. 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;
2.20.1.3. A conventional number "d" (the "d" symbol) denoting the nominal diameter
of the rim and corresponding to its diameter expressed either in codes
(number below 100) or in millimetres (numbers above 100). Numbers
corresponding to both types of measurement may be used together in the
designation;
2.20.1.3.1. The values of the "d" symbols expressed in millimetres are shown below:

8 203
9 229
10 254
11 279
12 305
13 330
14 356
15 381
16 406
17 432
18 457
19 483
20 508
21 533
22 559
24 610
25 635
14.5 368
16.5 419
17.5 445
19.5 495
20.5 521
22.5 572
24.5 622
26 660
28 711
30 762
5
2.20.1.4. An indication of the tyre to rim fitment configuration when it differs from the
standard configuration and is not already expressed by the symbol "d"
denoting the nominal rim diameter code;
2.21. "Nominal rim diameter (d)" means the diameter of the rim on which a tyre is
designed to be mounted3;
2.22. "Rim" means the support for a tyre-and-tube assembly, or for a tubeless tyre,
on which support the tyre beads are seated3;
2.23. "Theoretical rim" means a 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 the type;
2.24. "Measuring rim" means the rim on which a tyre must be fitted for
dimensional measurements;
2.25. "Test rim" means the rim on which a tyre must be fitted for load/speed
endurance testing;
2.26. "Chunking" means the breaking away of pieces of rubber from the tread;
2.27. "Cord separation" means the parting of the cords from their coating;
2.28. "Ply separation" means the parting of adjacent plies;
2.29. "Tread separation" means the pulling away of the tread from the carcass;
2.30. "Load-capacity index" means one or two numbers which indicate the load the
tyre can carry in single or in single and dual operation at the speed
corresponding to the associated speed category and when operated in
conformity with the requirements governing utilization specified by the
manufacturer. A type of tyre can have either one or two sets of load capacity
indices depending on whether or not the provisions of paragraph 6.2.5. are
applied. The list of these indices and their corresponding loads is given in
Annex 4;
2.31. "Speed category" means:
2.31.1. The speeds, indicated by a symbol, at which the tyre can carry the load
indicated by the associated load-capacity index;
2.31.2. The speed categories are as shown in the table below: 4
F 80
G 90
J 100
K 110
L 120
M 130
N 140
P 150
Q 160
4 For consistency, the symbols and speeds shown in this table are the same as those for passenger cars
(as in UN Regulation No. 30). They should not be taken to indicate the speeds at which commercial
vehicles fitted with such tyres may be operated on the roads.
6
R 170
S 180
T 190
U 200
H 210
2.32. "Table load-capacity variation with speed" means:
The table, in Annex 8, showing as a function of the load-capacity indices and
nominal-speed-category symbols the load variations which a tyre can
withstand when used at speeds different from that conforming to its nominal-
speed-category symbol. The load variations do not apply in the case of the
additional load capacity symbol and speed category obtained when the
provisions of paragraph 6.2.5. are applied;
2.33. "Void to fill ratio" means the ratio between the area of voids in a reference
surface and the area of this reference surface calculated from the mould
drawing;
2.34. "Tyre Class" means one of the following groupings:
2.34.1. Class C2 tyres: Tyres identified by a load capacity index in single formation
lower or equal to 121 and a speed category symbol higher or equal to "N";
2.34.2. Class C3 tyres: Tyres identified by:
(a) A load capacity index in single formation higher or equal to 122;
or
(b) A load capacity index in single formation lower or equal to 121 and a
speed category symbol lower or equal to "M".
3. Markings
3.1. 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 manufacturer’s name or the Brand name/trademark;
3.1.2. The trade description/commercial name (see paragraph 2.4. of this
Regulation). However, the trade description is not required when it coincides
with the Brand name/trademark.
3.1.4. An indication of the structure as follows:
3.1.4.1. On diagonal (bias-ply) tyres: no indication, or the letter "D";
3.1.4.2. On radial-ply tyres: the letter "R" placed in front of the rim-diameter marking
and, optionally, the word "RADIAL";
3.1.5. The speed-category symbol (or symbols);
3.1.5.1. An indication of the tyre's nominal speed category in the form of the symbol
prescribed in paragraph 2.31.2. above;
3.1.5.2. An indication of a second speed category in cases where paragraph 6.2.5.
below is applied;
7
3.1.6. The inscription M+S or M.S or M&S if the tyre is classified in the category
of use "snow tyre" or if the tyre is classified in the category of use "special
use tyre" when declared by the tyre manufacturer at paragraph 4.1.3. as
complying also with the definition given in paragraph 2.5.2.;
3.1.7. The load-capacity indices as defined in paragraph 2.30. of this Regulation;
3.1.8. The word "TUBELESS" if the tyre is designed for use without an inner tube;
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 it is permissible to restrict to one sidewall, shall not be
mandatory, on any tyre submitted for approval, until two years after the date
of entry into force of this Regulation; 5
3.1.10. In the case of tyres which can be regrooved, the symbol “ ” at least
20 mm in diameter, or the word "REGROOVABLE", moulded into or on to
each sidewall;
3.1.11. An indication, by the "PSI" index, of the inflation pressure to be adopted for
after the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
For tyres first approved after 1 January 2018, the Inflation pressure for the
dimension measurement and for the load/speed endurance test, pursuant to
paragraph 4.1.12. of this Regulation, shall be indicated in kilopascals,
replacing the "PSI" index.
It is allowed to use kPa marking instead of PSI for tyres first type approved
before 1 January 2018.;
3.1.12. In the case of tyres first approved after 1 March 2004 the identification
referred to in paragraph 2.20.1.4. shall be placed only immediately after the
rim diameter marking referred to in paragraph 2.20.1.3;
3.1.13. The inscription "MPT" (or alternatively "ML" or "ET") and /or "POR" if the
tyre is classified in the category of use "special use tyre". In addition, they
may also bear the inscription M+S or M.S or M&S.
"ET" means Extra Tread, "ML" stands for Mining and Logging, "MPT"
means Multi-Purpose Truck and "POR" means Professional Off Road; 6
3.1.14. The prefix "LT" before the tyre size designation, or the suffix "C" or "LT"
after the rim diameter marking referred to in paragraph 2.20.1.3., and, if
applicable, after the tyre to rim fitment configuration referred to in paragraph
2.20.1.4., or the suffix "LT" after the service description.
5 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.
6 This marking shall only be mandatory for tyre types approved to this Regulation after the entry into
force of Supplement 14 to the Regulation.
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3.1.14.1. This marking is optional in the case of tyres fitted on 5° drop centre rims,
suitable for single and dual fitment, having a load capacity index in single
lower or equal to 121 and destined for the equipment of motor vehicles;
3.1.14.2. This marking is mandatory in the case of tyres fitted on 5° drop centre rims,
suitable for single fitment only, having a load capacity index higher or equal
to 122 and destined for the equipment of motor vehicles;
3.1.15. The suffix "CP" after the rim diameter marking referred to in
configuration referred to in paragraph 2.20.1.4. This marking is mandatory
in the case of tyres fitted on 5° drop centre rims, having a load capacity index
in single lower or equal to 121 and specifically designed for the equipment of
motor caravans;
3.1.16. The inscription "FRT" (Free Rolling Tyre) in case of tyres designed for the
equipment of trailer axles and axles of motor vehicles other than front
steering and drive axles.
3.2. Tyres shall exhibit a free space sufficiently large to accommodate an
approval mark as shown in Annex 2 to this Regulation.
3.3. Annex 3 to this Regulation gives an example of an 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 shall, except for the marking referred to in
paragraph 3.1.1., 3.1.2. and 3.1.13. above, be located on at least one lower
sidewall.
3.4.1. However, for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration" (see
paragraph 3.1.12.) symbol "A", the markings may be placed anywhere on the
sidewall of the tyre.
4. Application for approval

4.1. The application for approval of a type of tyre with regard to this Regulation
shall be submitted by the tyre manufacturer or by his duly accredited
representative. It shall specify:
4.1.1. The tyre-size designation;
4.1.2. The manufacturer's name;
4.1.2.1. The Brand name(s)/trademark(s);
4.1.2.2. The trade description(s)/commercial name(s).
4.1.3. Category of use (normal tyre, snow tyre, special use tyre);
4.1.3.1. For the tyres belonging to the category of use "special use tyre" those which
may bear the inscription M+S or M.S or M&S.
4.1.4. Structure: diagonal (bias ply) or radial;
4.1.5. The speed category;
4.1.6. The load-capacity indexes;
4.1.7. Whether the tyre is intended to be used with or without an inner tube;
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4.1.8. The overall dimensions: overall section width and outer diameter;
4.1.9. The factor "x" referred to in paragraph 2.23. above;
4.1.10. The rims on which the tyre can be mounted;
4.1.11. The measuring rim and test rim;
4.1.12. The inflation pressure for the dimension measurement and for the load/speed
endurance test pressure;
4.1.13. The additional load/speed combinations in cases where paragraph 6.2.5.
below is applied.
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.
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 type of 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 00 for the Regulation in its original form) 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 may not assign the same number to another type of
tyre.
5.3. Notice of approval or of refusal of approval of a type of tyre pursuant to this
Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the Agreement which
apply this Regulation by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex
1 to this Regulation.
5.4. There shall be affixed, conspicuously, to every 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 approval7; and
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.
5.7. Subsequent retreading in accordance with UN Regulation No. 109
In the case where, during the course of production of a particular tyre type,
the manufacturer has obtained a new approval for that same tyre type to be
marked with a service description indicating a higher load index or different
speed symbol than the earlier marking and where the tyre manufacturer
authorizes the earlier tyre type to be retreaded and marked with the later
service description, the tyre manufacturer shall complete the Communication
document given in Annex 9 to this Regulation and shall submit this to the
Type Approval Authority that has granted the new approval. If the
authorization for upgrading only applies to tyres from a particular
manufacturing plant, or produced during particular production periods, the
information necessary to identify the tyres shall be stated on the
Communication document.
The Type Approval Authority shall communicate this information to other
Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation and tyre manufacturers
or Type Approval Authorities shall release this information on the request of
any retreading production unit that is approved in accordance with UN
Regulation No. 109.
6. Specifications
6.1. Dimensions of tyres
6.1.1. Section width of a tyre
6.1.1.1. The section width shall be obtained by means of the following formula:
S = S1 + K (A - A1),
Where:
S is the "section width" rounded to the nearest millimetre and measured
on the measuring rim;
7 The distinguishing numbers of the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement are reproduced in
Annex 3 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), document
ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.6/Amend.3 -
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manufacturer, and K shall be taken to equal 0.4.
6.1.1.2. However, for the types of tyres whose designation is given in the first column
of the tables in Annex 5 to this Regulation, the section width shall be deemed
to be that given opposite the tyre designation in those tables.
paragraph 3.1.12.) symbol "A", K shall be taken to equal 0.6.
6.1.2. Outer diameter of a tyre
6.1.2.1. The outer diameter of a tyre shall be obtained by means of the following
formula:
D = d + 2H
where:
H is the nominal section height rounded to the nearest millimetre and is
equal to
H = S1 • 0.01 Ra, where
all as shown on the sidewall of the tyre in the tyre-size designation in
conformity with the requirements of paragraph 3.4. above.
6.1.2.2. However, for the types of tyres whose designation is given in the first column
of the tables in Annex 5 to this Regulation, the outer diameter shall be
deemed to be that given opposite the tyre designation in those tables.
paragraph 3.1.12.) 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 tyres
The dimensions of 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 or widths
determined pursuant to paragraph 6.1.1. above.
6.1.4.2. It may exceed that value by 4 per cent in case of radial-ply tyres and by 8 per
cent in the case of diagonal (bias-ply) tyres. However, for tyres intended for
dual mounting (twinning) listed in column A of the following table, the
overall width of the tyre may exceed the value determined pursuant to
paragraph 6.1.1. above taking into account the tolerances listed in column B;
different specific tolerances are listed in annex 5 Part II in footnotes of the
relevant tables. The respective limits shall be rounded to the nearest
millimetre (mm).
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A B
radial metric tyres with nominal section width exceeding

2%
305 mm and aspect ratio higher than 60
radial tyres listed in Annex 5 Part 1 with section width
2%
exceeding 305 mm
diagonal (bias-ply) metric tyres with nominal section width
4%
exceeding 305 mm
diagonal (bias-ply) tyres listed in Annex 5 Part 1 with
4%
section width exceeding 305 mm
paragraph 3.1.12.) 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 27 mm.
6.1.5. Tyre outer diameter specifications
The outer diameter of a tyre must not be outside the values D min and Dmax
obtained from the following formulae:
Dmin = d + 2 • Hmin
Dmax = d + 2 • Hmax
Where:
Hmin = H • a rounded to the nearest mm
Hmax = H • b rounded to the nearest mm
and
6.1.5.1. For sizes listed in Annex 5 and for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment
configuration" (see paragraph 3.1.12.) symbol "A", the nominal section
height H is equal to:
H = 0.5 (D-d) , rounded to the nearest mm - for references see paragraph
6.1.2.1.
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 Diagonal
For normal use tyres 1.04 1.07
For special use tyres 1.06 1.09
6.1.5.3.3. For tyres of the category of use “snow tyre” the outer diameter shall not
exceed the following value
where Dmax is the maximum outer diameter established in conformity with
the above.
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6.2. Load/speed endurance test

6.2.1. Each type of tyre shall undergo at least one load/speed endurance tests
carried out by the procedure described in Annex 7 to this Regulation.
6.2.2. A tyre which, after undergoing the endurance test, does not exhibit any tread
separation, ply separation, cord separation, chunking or broken cords shall be
deemed to have passed the test.
6.2.3. The outer diameter of the tyre, measured six hours after the load/speed
endurance test, must not differ by more than 3.5 per cent from the outer
diameter as measured before the test.
6.2.4. Where application is made for the approval of a type of tyre for the
load/speed combinations given in the table in Annex 8, the endurance test
prescribed in paragraph 6.2.1. above need not be carried out for load and
speed values other than the nominal values.
6.2.5. Where application is made for the approval of a type of tyre which has a
load/speed combination in addition to the one that is subject to the variation
of load with speed given in the table in Annex 8, the endurance test
prescribed in paragraph 6.2.1. above shall also be carried out on a second tyre
of the same type at the additional load/speed combination.
6.3. Tread pattern of a tyre
6.3.1. In order to be classified as a "special use tyre" a tyre shall have a block tread
pattern in which the blocks are larger and more widely spaced than for
normal tyres and have the following characteristics:
6.3.2. In order to be classified as a 'professional off-road tyre', a tyre shall have all
of the following characteristics:
(a) For C2 tyres:
(iii) A maximum speed rating of ≤ Q.
(b) For C3 tyres:
(iii) A maximum speed rating of ≤ K.
7. Modification and extension of approval of a tyre

type
7.1. Every modification of a tyre type shall be notified to the Type Approval
Authority which approved the tyre type. That Authority may then either:
7.1.1. Consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable
adverse effect and that in any case the tyre still meets the requirements; or
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7.1.2. Require a further test report from the Technical Service responsible for
carrying out 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 Type Approval 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
8. Conformity of production
The conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in
the Agreement, Schedule 1 (E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.3), 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 Type Approval 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 once every two years.
9. Penalties for non-conformity of production

9.1. The approval granted in respect of a type of tyre pursuant to this Regulation
may be withdrawn if the requirement laid down in paragraph 8.1. above is
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 Party to the Agreement which applies 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

If the holder of an approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of tyre
approved in accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the Type
Approval 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 copies of the
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11. Names and addresses of Technical Services

responsible for conducting approval tests, of test
laboratories, and of Type Approval Authorities
shall communicate to the United Nations Secretariat the names and addresses
of the technical services responsible for conducting approval tests and, where
applicable, of the approved test laboratories and of the Type Approval
Authorities which grant approval and to which forms certifying approval or
extension of approval or refusal of approval or withdrawal of approval or
production definitively discontinued, issued in other countries, are to be sent.
may designate laboratories of tyre manufacturers, as approved, test
laboratories.
11.3. Where a Contracting Party to the 1958 Agreement applies paragraph 11.2.
above, it may, if it so desires, be represented at the tests by one or more
persons of its choice.
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Article I. Explanatory figure

Article II. (See paragraph 2. of the Regulation)
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Annex 1
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 definitively discontinued
of a type of pneumatic tyre for motor vehicles pursuant to UN Regulation No. 54
Approval No. .......................................... Extension No. ...............................................

1. Manufacturer's name and address:...........................................................................
2. Tyre type designation:3 ............................................................................................
2.1. Brand name(s)/trademark(s): ..................................................................................
2.2. Trade description(s)/ Commercial name(s)/ ............................................................
3. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative: .........................
.................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................
4. Summarized description:
4.1. Size of tyre ..............................................................................................................
4.2. Category of use: normal/snow/special2
4.3. Structure: diagonal (bias-ply)/radial2
4.4. Tyre class: C2 / C32
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.
3. A list of brand name(s)/trademark(s) or Trade description(s)/ Commercial name(s) may be annexed to
this communication
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4.5. Speed category symbol:

4.5.1. Nominal: ..................................................................................................................
4.5.2. Additional (if applicable): ......................................................................................
4.6. Load-capacity indices:
4.6.1. Corresponding to nominal speed: single ................... twinned (dual) .....................
4.6.2. Corresponding to additional speed: single ................. twinned (dual) ....................
5. Technical Service and, where applicable, test laboratory approved for purposes
of approval or of verification of conformity: ...........................................................
.................................................................................................................................
6. Date of report issued by that Service: ......................................................................
7. Number of report issued by that Service: ................................................................
8. Reasons(s) of extension (if applicable): ..................................................................
9. Any remarks: ...........................................................................................................
10. Place: .......................................................................................................................
11. Date: ........................................................................................................................
12. Signature: ................................................................................................................
13. Annexed to this communication is a list of documents in the approval file
deposited at the Type Approval Authorities having delivered the approval and
which can be obtained upon request.
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Annex 2
Annex 2
Arrangement of approval mark
a = 12 mm (min.)
The above approval mark affixed to a tyre shows that the type of tyre concerned has
been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) under approval number 002439. The first two digits
of the approval number indicate that the approval was granted in accordance with the
requirements of UN Regulation No. 54 in its original form
Note: 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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Annex 3
Arrangement of tyre markings
(*) PSI marking instead of kPa is allowed for tyres first type approved before 1 January 2018.
c ET; ML; MPT; POR
Minimum heights of markings (mm)
b 6
c 4
d 6
1. These markings define a tyre:

Having a nominal section width of 255;
Having a nominal aspect ratio of 70;
Of radial-ply structure (R);
Having a nominal rim diameter of 572 mm, for which the symbol is 22.5;
Having load capacities of 3,150 kg when single and 2,900 kg when twinned
(dual), corresponding respectively to the load indices 148 and 145 shown in
Annex 4 to this Regulation;
Having a reference speed of 100 km/h corresponding to speed category
symbol: J;
Classified in the category of use Snow: M+S;
Able to be used additionally at 120 km/h (speed category symbol L) with a
load capacity of 3,000 kg when single and 2,725 kg when twinned (dual),
corresponding respectively to the load indices 145 and 143 shown in Annex 4
to this Regulation;
Capable of being fitted without inner tube: "TUBELESS";
Manufactured during the twenty-fifth week of the year 2003, and
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Requiring to be inflated to 800 kPa for load/speed endurance tests, for which
the PSI symbol is 90.
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:
235-700 R 450A
Where:
235 is the nominal section width in mm
700 is the outer diameter expressed in mm
R is an indication of the structure of the tyre - see paragraph 3.1.4. of
this Regulation
450 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 symbol, date of manufacture
and other markings, shall be as given in the example above.
3. The positioning and order of the markings constituting the tyre designation
shall be the following:
(a) The tyre-size designation as defined in paragraph 2.20. of this
Regulation shall be grouped as shown in the example above: 255/70 R
22.5 or 235-700 R 450A;
(b) The service description comprising the load index/indices and the
speed symbol shall be placed immediately after the tyre-size
designation as defined in paragraph 2.20. of this Regulation;
(c) The symbols "TUBELESS" and "M+S" or "FRT" or "MPT" (and
equivalents) may be at a distance from the tyre-size designation
(d) If paragraph 6.2.5. of this Regulation is applied, the additional load-
capacity indices and speed-category symbol must be shown inside a
circle near the nominal load-capacity indices and speed-category-
symbol appearing on the tyre sidewall.
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Annex 4
List of symbols of load-capacity indices
LI kg LI kg LI kg LI kg LI kg LI kg LI kg
0 45 40 140 80 450 120 1 400 160 4 500 200 14 000 240 45 000
1 46.2 41 145 81 462 121 1 450 161 4 625 201 14 500 241 46 250
2 47.5 42 150 82 475 122 1 500 162 4 750 202 15 000 242 47 500
3 48.7 43 155 83 487 123 1 550 163 4 875 203 15 500 243 48 750
4 50 44 160 84 500 124 1 600 164 5 000 204 16 000 244 50 000
5 51.5 45 165 85 515 125 1 650 165 5 150 205 16 500 245 51 500
6 53 46 170 86 530 126 1 700 166 5 300 206 17 000 246 53 000
7 54.5 47 175 87 545 127 1 750 167 5 450 207 17 500 247 54 500
8 56 48 180 88 560 128 1 800 168 5 600 208 18 000 248 56 000
9 58 49 185 89 580 129 1 850 169 5 800 209 18 500 249 58 000
10 60 50 190 90 600 130 1 900 170 6 000 210 19 000 250 60 000
11 61.5 51 195 91 615 131 1 950 171 6 150 211 19 500 251 61 500
12 63 52 200 92 630 132 2 000 172 6 300 212 20 000 252 63 000
13 65 53 206 93 650 133 2 060 173 6 500 213 20 600 253 65 000
14 67 54 212 94 670 134 2 120 174 6 700 214 21 200 254 67 000
15 69 55 218 95 690 135 2 180 175 6 900 215 21 800 255 69 000
16 71 56 224 96 710 136 2 240 176 7 100 216 22 400 256 71 000
17 73 57 230 97 730 137 2 300 177 7 300 217 23 000 257 73 000
18 75 58 236 98 750 138 2 360 178 7 500 218 23 600 258 75 000
19 77.5 59 243 99 775 139 2 430 179 7 750 219 24 300 259 77 500
20 80 60 250 100 800 140 2 500 180 8 000 220 25 000 260 80 000
21 82.5 61 257 101 825 141 2 575 181 8 250 221 25 750 261 82 500
22 85 62 265 102 850 142 2 650 182 8 500 222 26 500 262 85 000
23 87.5 63 272 103 875 143 2 725 183 8 750 223 27 250 263 87 500
24 90 64 280 104 900 144 2 800 184 9 000 224 28 000 264 90 000
25 92.5 65 290 105 925 145 2 900 185 9 250 225 29 000 265 92 500
26 95 66 300 106 950 146 3 000 186 9 500 226 30 000 266 95 000
27 97.5 67 307 107 975 147 3 075 187 9 750 227 30 750 267 97 500
28 100 68 315 108 1 000 148 3 150 188 10 000 228 31 500 268 100 000
29 103 69 325 109 1 030 149 3 250 189 10 300 229 32 500 269 103 000
30 106 70 335 110 1 060 150 3 350 190 10 600 230 33 500 270 106 000
31 109 71 345 111 1 090 151 3 450 191 10 900 231 34 500 271 109 000
32 112 72 355 112 1 120 152 3 550 192 11 200 232 35 500 272 112 000
33 115 73 365 113 1 150 153 3 650 193 11 500 233 36 500 273 115 000
34 118 74 375 114 1 180 154 3 750 194 11 800 234 37 500 274 118 000
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35 121 75 387 115 1 215 155 3 875 195 12 150 235 38 750 275 121 500
36 125 76 400 116 1 250 156 4 000 196 12 500 236 40 000 276 125 000
37 128 77 412 117 1 285 157 4 125 197 12 850 237 41 250 277 128 500
38 132 78 425 118 1 320 158 4 250 198 13 200 238 42 500 278 132 000
39 136 79 437 119 1 360 159 4 375 199 13 600 239 43 750 279 136 000
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Annex 5
Tyre-size designation and dimensions
Part I - European tyres

Article III. Table A
Article IV. Code designated sizes mounted on 5° tapered rims or flat base rims.
Radial and diagonal constructions

Std. series
4.00R8 (*) 2.50 203 414 414 107 107
4.00R10(*) 3.00 254 466 466 108 108
4.00R12(*) 3.00 305 517 517 108 108
4.10/3.50-6 2.50 152 - 320 - 95
3.50-8 2.50 203 - 394 - 103
4.40-10 3.50 254 - 480 - 124
4.50R8 (*) 3.50 203 439 439 125 125
4.50R10(*) 3.50 254 490 490 125 125
4.50R12(*) 3.50 305 545 545 125 128
5.00R8 (*) 3.00 203 467 467 132 132
5.00R10(*) 3.50 254 516 516 134 134
5.00R12(*) 3.50 305 568 568 134 137
6.00R9 4.00 229 540 540 160 160
6.00R14C 4.50 356 626 625 158 158
6.00R16(*) 4.50 406 728 730 170 170
6.50R10 5.00 254 588 588 177 177
6.50R14C 5.00 356 640 650 170 172
6.50R16(*) 4.50 406 742 748 176 176
6.50R20(*) 5.00 508 860 - 181 -
7.00R12 5.00 305 672 672 192 192
7.00R14C 5.00 356 650 668 180 182
7.00R15(*) 5.00 381 746 752 197 198
7.00R16C 5.50 406 778 778 198 198
7.00R16 5.50 406 784 774 198 198
7.00R20 5.50 508 892 898 198 198
7.50R10 5.50 254 645 645 207 207
7.50R14C 5.50 356 686 692 195 192
7.50R15(*) 6.00 381 772 772 212 212
7.50R16(*) 6.00 406 802 806 210 210
7.50R17(*) 6.00 432 852 852 210 210
7.50R20 6.00 508 928 928 210 213
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8.25R15 6.50 381 836 836 230 234

8.25R16 6.50 406 860 860 230 234
8.25R17 6.50 432 886 895 230 234
8.25R20 6.50 508 962 970 230 234
9.00R15 6.00 381 840 840 249 249
9.00R16(*) 6.50 406 912 900 246 252
9.00R20 7.00 508 1018 1012 258 256
10.00R15 7.50 381 918 918 275 275
10.00R20 7.50 508 1052 1050 275 275
10.00R22 7.50 559 1102 1102 275 275
11.00R16 6.50 406 980 952 279 272
11.00R20 8.00 508 1082 1080 286 291
11.00R22 8.00 559 1132 1130 286 291
11.00R24 8.00 610 1182 1180 286 291
12.00R20 8.50 508 1122 1120 313 312
12.00R22 8.50 559 1174 1174 313 312
12.00R24 8.50 610 1226 1220 313 312
13.00R20 9.00 508 1176 1170 336 342
14.00R20 10.00 508 1238 1238 370 375
14.00R24 10.00 610 1340 1340 370 375
16.00R20 13.00 508 1370 1370 446 446
80 Series
12/80 R 20 8.50 508 1008 - 305 -
13/80 R 20 9.00 508 1048 - 326 -
14/80 R 20 10.00 508 1090 - 350 -
14/80 R 24 10.00 610 1192 - 350 -
14.75/80 R 20 10.00 508 1124 - 370 -
15.5/80 R 20 10.00 508 1158 - 384 -
Wide Base Tyres for Multipurpose Trucks
7.50 R 18 MPT 5.50 457 885 - 208

10.5 R 18 MPT 9 457 905 276 270
10.5 R 20 MPT 9 508 955 276 270
12.5 R 18 MPT 11 457 990 330 325
12.5 R 20 MPT 11 508 1040 330 325
14.5 R 20 MPT 11 508 1095 362 355
14.5 R 24 MPT 11 610 1195 362 355
(+) Tyres in diagonal construction are identified by an hyphen in place of the letter 'R' (e.g. 5.00-8).
(*) The tyre-size designation may be supplemented with the letter 'C' (e.g. 6.00-16C).
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Article V. Table B
Article VI. Code designated sizes mounted on 15° tapered rims - Radial
Nominal rim
Tyre-size Measuring rim diameter Outer diameter Section width
designation width code d (mm) D (mm) S (mm)
7 R 17.5 (*) 5.25 445 752 185

7 R 19.5 5.25 495 800 185
8 R 17.5 (*) 6.00 445 784 208
8 R 19.5 6.00 495 856 208
8 R 22.5 6.00 572 936 208
8.5 R 17.5 6.00 445 802 215
9 R 17.5 6.75 445 820 230
9 R 19.5 6.75 495 894 230
9 R 22.5 6.75 572 970 230
9.5 R 17.5 6.75 445 842 240
9.5 R 19.5 6.75 495 916 240
10 R 17.5 7.50 445 858 254
10 R 19.5 7.50 495 936 254
10 R 22.5 7.50 572 1020 254
11 R 22.5 8.25 572 1050 279
11 R 24.5 8.25 622 1100 279
12 R 22.5 9.00 572 1084 300
13 R 22.5 9.75 572 1124 320
15 R 19.5 11.75 495 998 387
15 R 22.5 11.75 572 1074 387
16.5 R 19.5 13.00 495 1046 425
16.5 R 22.5 13.00 572 1122 425
18 R 19.5 14.00 495 1082 457
18 R 22.5 14.00 572 1158 457
70 Series
10/70 R 22.5 7.50 572 928 254
11/70 R 22.5 8.25 572 962 279
12/70 R 22.5 9.00 572 1000 305
13/70 R 22.5 9.75 572 1033 330
(*) The tyre-size designation may be supplemented with the letter 'C' (e.g. 7 R 17.5C).
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Article VII. Table C
Article VIII. Tyres for light commercial vehicles - Radial and diagonal constructions
Nominal rim
Measuring
Tyre-size designation rim width diameter Outer diameter Section width
(+) code d (mm) D (mm) S (mm)
Metric Designated
145 R 10 C 4.00 254 492 - 147 -

145 R 12 C 4.00 305 542 - 147 -
145 R 13 C 4.00 330 566 - 147 -
145 R 14 C 4.00 356 590 - 147 -
145 R 15 C 4.00 381 616 - 147 -
155 R 12 C 4.50 305 550 - 157 -
155 R 13 C 4.50 330 578 - 157 -
155 R 14 C 4.50 356 604 - 157 -
165 R 13 C 4.50 330 596 - 167 -
165 R 14 C 4.50 356 622 - 167 -
165 R 15 C 4.50 381 646 - 167 -
175 R 13 C 5.00 330 608 - 178 -
175 R 14 C 5.00 356 634 - 178 -
175 R 16 C 5.00 406 684 - 178 -
185 R 13 C 5.50 330 624 - 188 -
185 R 14 C 5.50 356 650 - 188 -
185 R 15 C 5.50 381 674 - 188 -
185 R 16 C 5.50 406 700 - 188 -
195 R 14 C 5.50 356 666 - 198 -
195 R 15 C 5.50 381 690 - 198 -
195 R 16 C 5.50 406 716 - 198 -
205 R 14 C 6.00 356 686 - 208 -
205 R 15 C 6.00 381 710 - 208 -
205 R 16 C 6.00 406 736 - 208 -
215 R 14 C 6.00 356 700 - 218 -
215 R 15 C 6.00 381 724 - 218 -
215 R 16 C 6.00 406 750 - 218 -
245 R 16 C 7.00 406 798 798 248 248
17 R 15 C 5.00 381 678 - 178 -
17 R 380 C 5.00 381 678 - 178 -
17 R 400 C 150 mm 400 698 - 186 -
19 R 400 C 150 mm 400 728 - 200 -
Code Designated
5.60 R 12 C 4.00 305 570 572 150 148

6.40 R 13 C 5.00 330 648 640 172 172
6.70 R 13 C 5.00 330 660 662 180 180
6.70 R 14 C 5.00 356 688 688 180 180
6.70 R 15 C 5.00 381 712 714 180 180
(+) Tyres in diagonal construction are identified by an hyphen in place of the letter 'R' (e.g. 145-10 C).
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Article IX. Table D

Article X. Tyres for special applications - Radial and diagonal construction
Nominal rim
Tyre-size designation Measuring rim diameter Outer diameter Section width S
(+) width code d (mm) D (mm) (mm)
Code Designated
15x4 1/2-8 3.25 203 385 122

16x6-8 4.33 203 425 152
16.5x6.5-8 5.375 203 411 165
18x7 4.33 203 462 173
18x7-8 4.33 203 462 173
21x8-9 6.00 229 535 200
21x4 2.32 330 565 113
22x4 1/2 3.11 330 595 132
23x5 3.75 330 635 155
23x9-10 6.50 254 595 225
25x6 3.75 330 680 170
27x10-12 8.00 305 690 255
28x9-15 7.00 381 707 216
Metric designated
200-15 6.50 381 730 205

250-15 7.50 381 735 250
300-15 8.00 381 840 300
(+) Tyres in radial construction are identified by the letter 'R' in place of the hyphen '-' (e.g. 15x4 1/2 R 8).
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Part II - United States tyres
- Tolerances shown at the bottom of the tables apply in place of those shown in
paragraphs 6.1.4.2. and 6.1.5.3.
- Outer diameters are listed for the various categories of use: Normal, Snow, Special.
Article XI. Table A
Article XII. Tyres for light commercial vehicles (LT tyres)
Article XIII. Diagonal and radial
Outer diameter
Nominal rim D (mm)2
Measuring rim diameter

Section width
Tyre-size designation1 width code d(mm) Normal Snow S (mm)3
6.00-16LT 4.50 406 732 743 173
6.50-16LT 4.50 406 755 767 182
6.70-16LT 5.00 406 722 733 191
7.00-13LT 5.00 330 647 658 187
7.00-14LT 5.00 356 670 681 187
7.00-15LT 5.50 381 752 763 202
7.00-16LT 5.50 406 778 788 202
7.10-15LT 5.00 381 738 749 199
7.50-15LT 6.00 381 782 794 220
7.50-16LT 6.00 406 808 819 220
8.25-16LT 6.50 406 859 869 241
9.00-16LT 6.50 406 890 903 257
G78-15LT 6.00 381 711 722 212

H78-15LT 6.00 381 727 739 222
L78-15LT 6.50 381 749 760 236
L78-16LT 6.50 406 775 786 236
7-14.5LT4 6.00 368 677 - 185

8-14.5LT4 6.00 368 707 - 203
9-14.5LT4 7.00 368 711 - 241
7-17.5LT 5.25 445 758 769 189
8-17.5LT 5.25 445 788 799 199
1 Tyres in Radial construction are identified by the letter "R" in place of "-" (e.g. 6.00 R 16LT).
2 Coefficient "b" for the calculation of Dmax: 1.08.
3 Overall width may exceed this value up to +8 per cent.
4 The suffix "MH"' may replace "LT" in the tyre-size designation (e.g. 7-14.5 MH).
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Table B
Diagonal and radial
Nominal rim Outer diameter

Measuring
1,4 diameter D (mm)2 Section width
S (mm)3
code d (mm)
Highway Tread6 Traction Tread5
9-15LT 8.00 381 744 755 254

10-15LT 8.00 381 773 783 264
11-15LT 8.00 381 777 788 279
24x7.50-13LT 6.00 330 597 604 191

27x8.50-14LT 7.00 356 674 680 218
28x8.50-15LT 7.00 381 699 705 218
29x9.50-15LT 7.50 381 724 731 240
30x9.50-15LT 7.50 381 750 756 240
31x10.50-15LT 8.50 381 775 781 268
31x11.50-15LT 9.00 381 775 781 290
31x12.50R15LT 10.00 381 775 781 318
31x13.50-15LT 11.00 381 775 781 345
31x15.50-15LT 12.00 381 775 781 390
32x11.50-15LT 9.00 381 801 807 290
33x9.50 R15LT 7.50 381 826 832 240
33x10.50R15LT 8.50 381 826 832 268
33x10.50R17LT 8.50 432 826 832 268
33x10.50R18LT 8.50 457 826 832 268
33x11.50R18LT 9.00 457 826 832 290
33x11.50R20LT 9.00 508 826 832 290
33x12.50-15LT 10.00 381 826 832 318
33x12.50R17LT 10.00 432 826 832 318
33x12.50R18LT 10.00 457 826 832 318
33x12.50R20LT 10.00 508 826 832 318
33x12.50R22LT 10.00 559 826 832 318
33x13.50R15LT 11.00 381 826 832 345
33x15.50R15LT 12.00 381 826 832 390
34x10.50R17LT 8.50 432 851 858 268
34x12.50R18LT 10.00 457 851 858 318
35x11.50R17LT 9.00 432 877 883 290
35x11.50R18LT 9.00 457 877 883 290
35x11.50R20LT 9.00 508 877 883 290
35x12.50-15LT 10.00 381 877 883 318
35x12.50R17LT 10.00 432 877 883 318
35x12.50R18LT 10.00 457 877 883 318
35x12.50R20LT 10.00 508 877 883 318
35x12.50R22LT 10.00 559 877 883 318
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Measuring
diameter D (mm)2 Section width
Tyre-size designation1,4 rim width
S (mm)3
code d (mm)
35x13.50R15LT 11.00 381 877 883 345

35x13.50R18LT 11.00 457 877 883 345
35x13.50R20LT 11.00 508 877 883 345
35x14.50R15LT 12.00 381 877 883 372
36x13.50R18LT 11.00 457 902 908 345
36x14.50R15LT 12.00 381 902 908 372
36x14.50R17LT 12.00 432 902 908 372
36x14.50R18LT 12.00 457 902 908 372
36x15.50R15LT 12.00 381 902 908 390
36x15.50R20LT 12.50 508 902 908 395
37x11.50R20LT 9.00 508 928 934 290
37x12.50-15LT 10.00 381 928 934 318
37x12.50 R17LT 10.00 432 928 934 318
37x12.50R18LT 10.00 457 928 934 318
37x12.50R20LT 10.00 508 928 934 318
37x12.50R22LT 10.00 559 928 934 318
37x13.50R15LT 11.00 381 928 934 345
37x13.50R17LT 11.00 432 928 934 345
37x13.50R18LT 11.00 457 928 934 345
37x13.50R20LT 11.00 508 928 934 345
37x13.50R22LT 11.00 559 928 934 345
37x13.50R24LT 11.00 610 928 934 345
37x13.50R26LT 11.00 660 928 934 345
37x14.50-15LT 12.00 381 928 934 372
38x13.50R17LT 11.00 432 953 959 345
38x13.50R20LT 11.00 508 953 959 345
38x13.50R22LT 11.00 559 953 959 345
38x13.50R24LT 11.00 610 953 959 345
38x14.50R17LT 12.00 432 953 959 372
38x14.50R18LT 12.00 457 953 959 372
38x14.50R20LT 12.00 508 953 959 372
38x15.50R15LT 12.00 381 953 959 390
38x15.50R17LT 12.00 432 953 959 390
38x15.50R18LT 12.00 457 953 959 390
38x15.50R20LT 12.00 508 953 959 390
39x13.50R17LT 11.00 432 978 985 345
40x13.50R17LT 11.00 432 1004 1010 345
40x13.50R20LT 11.00 508 1004 1010 345
40x14.50R17LT 12.00 432 1004 1010 372
40x14.50R18LT 12.00 457 1004 1010 372
40x14.50R20LT 12.00 508 1004 1010 372
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Measuring
1,4 diameter D (mm)2 Section width
S (mm)3
code d (mm)
40x15.50R20LT 12.00 508 1004 1010 390

40x15.50R22LT 12.00 559 1004 1010 390
40x15.50R24LT 12.00 610 1004 1010 390
40x15.50R26LT 12.50 660 1004 1010 395
42x14.50R17LT 12.00 432 1055 1061 372
42x14.50R20LT 12.00 508 1055 1061 372
8.00-16.5LT 6.00 419 720 730 203

8.75-16.5LT 6.75 419 748 759 222
9.50-16.5LT 6.75 419 776 787 241
10-16.5LT 8.25 419 762 773 264
12-16.5LT 9.75 419 818 831 307
30x9.50-16.5LT 7.50 419 750 761 240

31x10.50-16.5LT 8.25 419 775 787 266
33x12.50-16.5LT 9.75 419 826 838 315
35x12.50 R16.5LT 10.00 419 877 883 318
37x12.50-16.5LT 9.75 419 928 939 315
37x14.50-16.5LT 11.25 419 928 939 365
1 Tyres in Radial construction are identified by the letter "R" in place of "-" (e.g.
24x7.50 R 13LT).
2 Coefficient 'b' for the calculation of Dmax: 1.07. The manufacturer shall declare in
section 9 of the communication form in Annex 1 (‘Any remarks’) the type of tread
selected for the application.
4 In case of Tyre size designations not included in this table (e.g. 37x14.50R17LT):
a) the first number (e.g. 37) represents the nominal overall diameter expressed by
code,
b)the second number (e.g. 14.50) represents the nominal section width (S1) expressed
by code (must end in .50),
c) the third number (e.g. 17) represents the nominal rim diameter (d) expressed by
code.
To convert dimensions expressed in code to mm multiply by 25.4 and round to the
nearest mm.
The theoretical rim width code (A1) is taken to equal to the nominal section width (S1)
expressed by code multiplied by the factor 0.8 rounded to the nearest 0.5 step.
The Outer diameter (D) is calculated as follows:
a) Normal D (mm) = ( overall diameter (expressed by code) – 0.48 ) x 25.4 rounded
to the nearest mm.
b) Snow D (mm) = ( overall diameter (expressed by code) – 0.24 ) x 25.4 rounded to
the nearest mm."
5 Traction tread tyres are those bearing at least one of the following inscriptions:
- Inscription(s) defined in section 3.1.13. of this Regulation.
- Alpine symbol (3PMSF) as defined in UN Regulation 117.
- “TRACTION” inscription as defined in UN Regulation 117.
6 Highway tread tyres are all tyres that are not Traction tread.
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Article XIV. Table C
Article XV. Code designated tyres mounted on 5° tapered or flat base rims
Article XVI. Diagonal and radial
Outer diameter
D (mm2
Tyre-size designation1 rim width diameter
Normal
code d (mm) Section width
S (mm)3
(a) (b) Snow
6.50-20 5 508 878 - 893 184

7.00-15TR 5.5 381 777 - 792 199
7.00-18 5.5 457 853 - 868 199
7.00-20 5.5 508 904 - 919 199
7.50-15TR 6 381 808 - 825 215
7.50-17 6 432 859 - 876 215
7.50-18 6 457 884 - 901 215
7.50-20 6 508 935 - 952 215
8.25-15TR 6.5 381 847 855 865 236
8.25-20 6.5 508 974 982 992 236
9.00-15TR 7 381 891 904 911 259
9.00-20 7 508 1019 1031 1038 259
10.00-15TR 7.5 381 927 940 946 278
10.00-20 7.5 508 1054 1067 1073 278
10.00-22 7.5 559 1104 1118 1123 278
11.00-20 8 508 1085 1099 1104 293
11.00-22 8 559 1135 1150 1155 293
11.00-24 8 610 1186 1201 1206 293
11.50-20 8 508 1085 1099 1104 296
12.00-20 8.5 508 1125 - 1146 315
12.00-24 8.5 610 1226 - 1247 315
14.00-20 10 508 1241 - 1266 375
14.00-24 10 610 1343 - 1368 375
16.00-20 11.25 508 1309 1320 - 438
1 Tyres in Radial construction are identified by the letter "R" in place of "-"(e.g. 6.50 R 20).
2 Coefficient 'b' for the calculation of Dmax : 1.06 . Category of use: Normal Service tyres: (a)
Highway tread (b) Heavy tread
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Article XVII. Table D

Article XVIII. Code designated tyres for special services
Article XIX. Diagonal and radial
Outer diameter
Nominal rim D (mm)1
Measuring rim
Tyre-size designation diameter
width code
d (mm) Section width
(a) (b)
S (mm) 2
10.00-20ML 7.5 508 1073 1099 278

11.00-22ML 8 559 1155 1182 293
13.00-24ML 9 610 1302 - 340
14.00-20ML 10 508 1266 - 375
14.00-24ML 10 610 1368 - 375
15-19.5ML 11.75 495 1019 - 389

24 R 21 18 533 1372 - 610
1 Coefficient "b" for the calculation of Dmax : 1.06.
Category of use: special (a) Traction tread (b) Heavy tread
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Article XX. Table E
Article XXI. Code designated tyres mounted on 15° tapered rims
Article XXII. Diagonal and radial
Outer diameter
D (mm)2
Tyre-size designation1 rim width diameter Normal
code d (mm)
Section width
(a) (b) Snow
S (mm)3
8-19.5 6.00 495 859 - 876 203

8-22.5 6.00 572 935 - 952 203
9-22.5 6.75 572 974 982 992 229
10-22.5 7.50 572 1019 1031 1038 254
11-22.5 8.25 572 1054 1067 1073 279
11-24.5 8.25 622 1104 1118 1123 279
12-22.5 9.00 572 1085 1099 1104 300
12-24.5 9.00 622 1135 1150 1155 300
12.5-22.5 9.00 572 1085 1099 1104 302
12.5-24.5 9.00 622 1135 1150 1155 302
14-17.5 10.50 445 907 - 921 349 (-)

15-19.5 11.75 495 1005 - 1019 389 (-)
15-22.5 11.75 572 1082 - 1095 389 (-)
16.5-22.5 13.00 572 1128 - 1144 425 (-)
18-19.5 14.00 495 1080 - 1096 457 (-)
18-22.5 14.00 572 1158 - 1172 457 (-)
24R20.5 18.00 521 1369 - - 606

1 Tyres in Radial construction are identified by the letter "R" in place of "-" (e.g. 8R19.5).
2 Coefficient "b" for the calculation of Dmax : 1.05.
Category of use: Normal Service tyres: (a) Highway tread (b) Heavy tread
3 Overall width may exceed this value up to +6 per cent
(-) Overall width may exceed this value up to +5 per cent.
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Annex 6
Method of dimension measurement for measuring tyres

1. The tyre is mounted on the measuring rim specified by the manufacturer
pursuant to paragraph 4.1.11. of this Regulation and is inflated to the pressure
Regulation.
2. The tyre fitted on its rim is conditioned to the ambient temperature of the
laboratory for at least 24 hours.
3. The pressure is readjusted to the value specified in paragraph 1. above.
4. The overall width is measured by caliper at six equally-spaced points,
account being taken of the thickness of the protective ribs or bands. The
highest measurement so obtained is taken as the overall width.
5. The outer diameter is calculated from the maximum circumference.
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Annex 7
Procedure for load/speed endurance tests

1. Preparing the tyre
1.1. Mount a new tyre on the test rim specified by the manufacturer pursuant to
paragraph 4.1.11. of this Regulation.
1.2. Use a new inner tube or combination of inner tube, valve and flap (as
required) when testing tyres with inner tubes.
1.3. Inflate the tyre to the pressure corresponding to the pressure specified by the
manufacturer pursuant to paragraph 4.1.12. of this Regulation.
1.4. Condition the tyre-and-wheel assembly at test-room temperature for not less
than three hours.
1.5. Readjust the tyre pressure to that specified in paragraph 1.3. above.
2. Test procedure
2.1. Mount the tyre-and-wheel assembly on the test axle and press it against the
outer face of a smooth power-driven test drum 1.70 m ± 1 per cent in
diameter having a surface at least as wide as the tyre tread.
2.2. Apply to the test axle a series of test loads expressed in per cent of the load
indicated, in Annex 4 to this Regulation, opposite the load index engraved on
the sidewall of the tyre, in accordance with the test programme below.
Where the tyre has load-capacity indices for both single and twinned
utilization, the reference load for single utilization shall be taken as the basis
for the test loads.
2.2.1. In the case of tyres with a speed category symbol above P, test procedures are
as specified in paragraph 3.
2.2.2. For all other tyre types, the endurance test programme is shown in Appendix
1 to this annex.
2.3. The tyre pressure must not be corrected throughout the test and the test load
must be kept constant throughout each of the three test stages.
2.4. During the test the temperature in the test-room must be maintained at a
temperature between 20 °C and 30 °C or at a higher temperature if the
manufacturer so agrees.
2.5. The endurance-test programme shall be carried out without interruption.
3. Load/speed test programme for tyre with speed category symbol Q and above
3.1. This programme applies to:
3.1.1. All tyres marked with load capacity index in single 121 or less.
3.1.2. Tyres marked with load capacity index in single 122 and above and with the
additional marking "C", or "LT", referred to in paragraph 3.1.14. of this
Regulation.
3.2. Load placed on the wheel as a percentage of the load corresponding to the
load index:
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3.2.1. 90 per cent when tested on a test drum 1.70 m ± 1 per cent in diameter;
3.2.2. 92 per cent when tested on a test drum 2.0 m ± 1 per cent in diameter.
3.3. Initial test speed: speed corresponding to the speed category symbol less
20 km/h;
3.3.1. Time to reach the initial test speed 10 min.
3.3.2. Duration of the first step = 10 min.
3.4. Second test speed: speed corresponding to the speed category symbol less 10
km/h;
3.4.1. Duration of the second step = 10 min.
3.5. Final test speed: speed corresponding to the speed category symbol:
3.5.1. Duration of the final step = 30 min.
3.6. Total test duration: 1 h.
4. Equivalent test methods
If a method other than that described in paragraph 2. above is used, its
equivalence must be demonstrated.
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Endurance-test programme
Tyre speed Diagonal
122 or more F 32 32
G 40 32
J 48 40
K 56 48
L 64 -
M 72 - 66 % 84 % 101 %
121 or less F 32 32
G 40 40
J 48 48
K 56 56
L 64 56 70 % 88 % 106 %
4 h. 6 h.
M 80 64 75 % 97 % 114 %
N 88 - 75 % 97 % 114 %
P 96 - 75 % 97 % 114 %
Notes:
(1) "Special-use" tyres (see paragraph 2.1. (c) of this Regulation) should be tested
at a speed equal to 85 per cent of the speed prescribed for equivalent normal tyres.
(2) Tyres with load index 122 or more, speed category symbols N or P and the additional marking
"LT", or "C", referred to in paragraph 3.1.14. of this Regulation, shall be tested with the same
programme as specified in the above table for tyres with load index 121 or less.
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Relation between the pressure index and the units of pressure

Pressure Bar kPa
Index ("PSI")
20 1.4 140
25 1.7 170
30 2.1 210
35 2.4 240
40 2.8 280
45 3.1 310
50 3.4 340
55 3.8 380
60 4.1 410
65 4.5 450
70 4.8 480
75 5.2 520
80 5.5 550
85 5.9 590
90 6.2 620
95 6.6 660
100 6.9 690
105 7.2 720
110 7.6 760
115 7.9 790
120 8.3 830
125 8.6 860
130 9.0 900
135 9.3 930
140 9.7 970
145 10.0 1 000
150 10.3 1 030
... ... ...
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Annex 8
Variation of load capacity with speed commercial vehicles

tyres - Radial and diagonal
(See paras. 2.30. and 2.32.)

(km/h) ≥ 1221
F G J K L M L M N P2
0 +150 +150 +150 +150 +150 +150 +110 +110 +110 +110
5 +110 +110 +110 +110 +110 +110 +90 +90 +90 +90
10 +80 +80 +80 +80 +80 +80 +75 +75 +75 +75
15 +65 +65 +65 +65 +65 +65 +60 +60 +60 +60
20 +50 +50 +50 +50 +50 +50 +50 +50 +50 +50
25 +35 +35 +35 +35 +35 +35 +42 +42 +42 +42
30 +25 +25 +25 +25 +25 +25 +35 +35 +35 +35
35 +19 +19 +19 +19 +19 +19 +29 +29 +29 +29
40 +15 +15 +15 +15 +15 +15 +25 +25 +25 +25
45 +13 +13 +13 +13 +13 +13 +22 +22 +22 +22
50 +12 +12 +12 +12 +12 +12 +20 +20 +20 +20
55 +11 +11 +11 +11 +11 +11 +17.5 +17.5 +17.5 +17.5
60 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +10 +15.0 +15.0 +15.0 +15.0
65 +7.5 +8.5 +8.5 +8.5 +8.5 +8.5 +13.5 +13.5 +13.5 +13.5
70 +5.0 +7.0 +7.0 +7.0 +7.0 +7.0 +12.5 +12.5 +12.5 +12.5
75 +2.5 +5.5 +5.5 +5.5 +5.5 +5.5 +11.0 +11.0 +11.0 +11.0
80 0 +4.0 +4.0 +4.0 +4.0 +4.0 +10.0 +10.0 +10.0 +10.0
85 -3 +2.0 +3.0 +3.0 +3.0 +3.0 +8.5 +8.5 +8.5 +8.5
90 -6 0 +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 +7.5 +7.5 +7.5 +7.5
95 -10 -2.5 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 +6.5 +6.5 +6.5 +6.5
100 -15 -5 0 0 0 0 +5.0 +5.0 +5.0 +5.0
105 - -8 -2 0 0 0 +3.75 +3.75 +3.75 +3.75
110 - -13 -4 0 0 0 +2.5 +2.5 +2.5 +2.5
115 - - -7 -3 0 0 +1.25 +1.25 +1.25 +1.25
120 - - -12 -7 0 0 0 0 0 0
125 - - - - - 0 -2.5 0 0 0
130 - - - - - 0 -5.0 0 0 0
135 - - - - - - -7.5 -2.5 0 0
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(km/h) ≥ 1221
140 - - - - - - -10 -5 0 0
145 - - - - - - - -7.5 -2.5 0
150 - - - - - - - -10.0 -5.0 0
155 - - - - - - - - -7.5 -2.5
160 - - - - - - - - -10.0 -5.0
1 The load capacity indices refer to a single operation.
2 Load variations are not allowed for speeds above 160 km/h. For speed category symbols "Q" and above the
speed category corresponding to the speed category symbol (see paragraph 2.31.2.) specifies the maximum speed
permitted for the tyre.
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Annex 9
Annex 9
Communication
Upgrade of service description for the purposes of retreading

in accordance with UN Regulation No. 109
(Maximum format: A4 [210 x 297mm])
Issued by (Name and address of tyre manufacturer): ...............................................................

...................................................................................................................................................
Declaration:
The tyre corresponding to the following details has been approved to operate at a higher
service description than that of the tyre originally approved. It is therefore permitted,
subject to any limitations given in paragraph 4.1.1. below, for a tyre bearing the original
service description and approval number, to be retreaded to the upgraded service
description.
It is also agreed that this information may be released by an approval authority to any
retreading production unit that is approved in accordance with UN Regulation No. 109.
1. Manufacturer's name: .. .................................................................................................
2. Manufacturer's tyre type designation: ..........................................................................
3. Tyre Size designation: ................................................ ..................................................
......................................................................................................................................
3.1. Category of use (Normal, Snow or Special): ................................................................
......................................................................................................................................
4. Service description
4.1. Original tyre: .................................................................................................................
Approval No. pursuant to UN Regulation No. 54. .......................... ............................ .
......................................................................................................................................
Granted by: ........................................................... ........................................................
......................................................................................................................................
4.1.1. Where applicable, the production plant in which tyres suitable for upgrading were
produced, the production periods concerned, and the means of identifying either or
both of these issues: ......................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................
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......................................................................................................................................
4.2. Upgraded tyre: .............................................................................................................
Approval No. pursuant to UN Regulation No. 54. ............. ..........................................
Granted by: ........................................................... ........................................................
5. Authorized by (tyre manufacturer’s representative):
5.1. Name (Block capitals): ............................................................................................... .
5.2. Department: .................................................................................................................
5.3. Signature: ................................................................................................................... "
45
3 December 2021
Agreement
_________
30 September 2021

ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2021/5
_________
UNITED NATIONS
*
GE.21-17935(E)
Title of the Regulation, amend to read:
"Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic

tyres for commercial vehicles and their trailers"
"2.6.2. "Radial" or "radial-ply" describes a tyre structure in which the ply cords extend
to the beads and are laid substantially at 90° to the centreline of the tread, the
carcass being stabilized by an essentially inextensible circumferential belt;"
"2.20. "Tyre-size designation" means, except in the case of types of tyre for which the
tyre-size designation is shown in the first column of the tables in Annex 5 to
this Regulation, a designation showing:"
Paragraph 2.20.1., delete.
Paragraph 2.20.1.1., renumber as 2.20.1. and amend to read:
"2.20.1. The nominal section width (S1);"
"2.20.2. The nominal aspect ratio or, depending on the tyre design type, the nominal
outer diameter expressed in mm;"
Insert new paragraphs 2.20.3. to 2.20.3.2., to read:
"2.20.3. An indication of the structure placed in front of the rim diameter marking as
follows:
2.20.3.1. On diagonal (bias-ply) tyres, a dash "-" or the letter "D";
2.20.3.2. On radial-ply tyres, the letter "R";"
Paragraphs 2.20.1.3. and 2.20.1.3.1., renumber as 2.20.4. and 2.20.4.1., respectively.
"2.20.5. An indication of the tyre to rim fitment configuration when it differs from the
standard configuration and is not already expressed by the symbol "d" denoting
the nominal rim diameter code; in the case of tyres first approved after 1 March
2004 this identification shall be placed only immediately after the rim diameter
marking;"
Insert a new paragraph 2.20.6., to read:
"2.20.6. The prefix "LT" before the nominal section width, or the suffix "C" or "LT"
after the rim diameter marking or, if applicable, after the tyre to rim fitment
configuration; notwithstanding the foregoing, instead of a prefix or a suffix to
the tyre-size designation "LT" may be placed after the service description;"
Insert new paragraphs 2.20.8. and 2.20.9., to read:
"2.20.8. The suffix "MPT" after the rim diameter marking for tyres specifically
designed for the equipment of multi-purpose commercial vehicles;
2.20.9. The prefix "ST" before the nominal section width for tyres specifically
designed for the equipment of special trailers."
"2.35. "Service description" means the association of the load index or indices with a
speed category symbol (for example, 164M or 121/119S); the service
description may include either one or two load indices which indicate the load
the tyre can carry in single or in single and dual operation."
2

"3.1.4. (Omitted)"
Paragraphs 3.1.4.1. and 3.1.4.2., delete.
"3.1.12. (Omitted)"
"3.1.14. The inscription "LT" after the service description, if it is not marked as part of
the tyre size designation; tyres whose tyre-size designation includes the suffix
"C" or "CP" may be marked with the additional inscription "LT" away from
the tyre-size designation;"
Paragraph 3.1.14.1., renumber as 2.20.6.1.
Paragraph 3.1.14.2., renumber as 2.20.6.2.
Paragraph 3.1.15., renumber as 2.20.7. and amend to read:
"2.20.7. The suffix "CP" after the rim diameter marking or, if applicable, after the tyre
to rim fitment configuration; this marking is mandatory in the case of tyres
fitted on 5° drop centre rims, having a load capacity index in single lower or
equal to 121 and specifically designed for the equipment of motor caravans;"
Paragraph 3.1.16., renumber as 3.1.15.
"3.4. The markings referred to in paragraph 3.1 and the approval mark prescribed in
paragraph 5.4. of this Regulation shall be clearly legible, indelible and raised
above or sunk below the tyre surface."
"3.4.1. The markings shall be situated in the lower area of the tyre on at least one of
its sidewalls, except for the inscriptions mentioned in paragraphs 3.1.1. and
3.1.2.
However, for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration" (see
paragraph 2.20.1.4) symbol "A", the markings may be placed anywhere on the
sidewall of the tyre."
Insert a new paragraph 3.4.2. to read:
"3.4.2. In the case that the date of manufacture is not moulded, it shall be applied not
later than 24 hours after the tyre is removed from the mould."
Paragraph 4.1.13, amend to read:
"4.1.13. The additional load/speed combinations and, if different from the inflation
pressure specified according to paragraph 4.1.12, the applicable inflation
pressure in cases where paragraph 6.2.5. below is applied."
"6.1.2.1. …
d is the conventional number defined in paragraph 2.20.4. above, expressed
in millimetres;
…"
3

"6.2.3. Except for tyres with radial structure, the outer diameter of the tyre, measured
six hours after the load/speed endurance test, must not differ by more than
±3.5 per cent from the outer diameter as measured before the test."
"6.2.5. Where application is made for the approval of a type of tyre which has a
load/speed combination in addition to the one that is subject to the variation of
load with speed given in the table in Annex 8, the endurance test prescribed in
paragraph 6.2.1. above shall also be carried out on a second tyre of the same
type at the additional load/speed combination and the applicable inflation
pressure. At the option of the tyre manufacturer, one test at the highest load
index, the highest speed symbol and the lowest test inflation pressure indicated
may be submitted."
Insert a new paragraph 12., to read:
"12. Transitional provisions

12.1. Until 3 months after the date of entry into force of Supplement 24 to the
original version of this Regulation, Contracting Parties applying this
Regulation may continue to grant and/or extend type approvals according to
the original version of this Regulation, without taking into account the
provisions of Supplement 24.
12.2. For tyres first approved before the entry into force of Supplement 24 the
markings "MPT" and "ST" do not need to be placed as a prefix or a suffix to
the tyre size designation."
Annex 1
Item 4.1., amend to read
"4.1. Tyre-size designation ............................................................................................ "
Annex 3
Figure, amend to read:
"Example 1:
( 1) PSI marking instead of kPa is allowed for tyres first type approved before 1 January 2018. The
kPa marking may be preceded by "TEST AT :" or, alternatively, by "TEST INFL :" or the
symbol "@".
4
Example 2:
(2) "TEST AT :" may be replaced by "TEST INFL :" or the symbol "@" or be omitted.
(3) The indication of a second inflation pressure for the additional service description is optional.
If there is no indication, the same test inflation applies to both load/speed combinations.
Dimensional requirements for further markings (4):
(4) For "ML" and "MPT" being part of the tyre size designation marking the minimum dimension
b applies."
Paragraph 1., last indent, amend to read:
"…
Requiring to be inflated to 800 kPa for both load/speed endurance tests in
Example 1 and 800 kPa for the load/speed endurance test according to the main
load/speed combination and 750 kPa for the test according to the additional
load/speed combination in Example 2."
Insert a new subparagraph 3. (e) to read:
"(e) If there are two indications for the test inflation pressure, they must be
placed in such a way that it is clear which pressure indication belongs
to which load/speed combination."
Annex 5
Part II, Table B,
Note 4, delete the quotation marks at the end of the text and amend to read:
"4 In case of tyre-size designations …
The outer diameter (D) is calculated as follows:

(a) Highway Tread D (mm) = (overall diameter (expressed by code) – 0.48) ·
25.4 rounded to the nearest mm.
(b) Traction Tread D (mm) = (overall diameter (expressed by code) – 0.24) · 25.4
rounded to the nearest mm. "
Note 5, amend to read:
"5 Traction tread tyres are those bearing at least one of the following inscriptions:
- Inscription(s) defined in section 3.1.13. of this Regulation.

- Alpine symbol as defined in UN Regulation No. 117.
- "TRACTION" inscription as defined in UN Regulation No. 117."
5
Annex 9, item 5.3., delete the quotation marks at the end of the text.
6
15 February 2023
Agreement
_________
4 January 2023

_________
UNITED NATIONS
*
GE.23-02773(E)

"2.13.1. However, in case of tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration"
(see paragraph 2.20.5.) symbol "A", it means the area of the tyre which is
seating on the rim;"
"2.30. "Load-capacity index" means a number which indicates the load the tyre can
carry at the speed corresponding to the associated speed category and when
operated in conformity with the requirements governing utilization specified
by the manufacturer. The list of these indices and their corresponding loads is
given in Annex 4;"
"2.32. "Table load-capacity variation with speed" means:
The table, in Annex 8, showing as a function of the load-capacity indices and
nominal-speed-category symbols the load variations which a tyre can
withstand when used at speeds different from that conforming to its nominal-
speed-category symbol. The load variations do not apply in the case of the
additional service description obtained when the provisions of paragraph 6.2.5.
are applied;"
Paragraphs 3.1.5. and 3.1.5.1., amend to read:
"3.1.5. The service description as defined in paragraph 2.35.;
3.1.5.1. One additional service description surrounded by a circle in case the provisions
of paragraph 6.2.5. are applied;
Paragraph 3.1.5.2., delete.
"3.1.7. (omitted)"
"3.1.10. In the case of tyres which can be regrooved, the symbol " " at least 20 mm
in diameter, or the word "REGROOVABLE", on to each sidewall;"
"3.4.1. The markings shall be situated in the lower area of the tyre on at least one of
its sidewalls, except for the inscriptions mentioned in paragraphs 3.1.1. and
3.1.2.
However, for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration" (see
paragraph 2.20.5.) symbol "A", the markings may be placed anywhere on the
sidewall of the tyre."
Paragraphs 4.1.5. and 4.1.6., amend to read:
"4.1.5. The service description;
4.1.6. The additional service description in case the provisions of paragraph 6.2.5.
are applied;"
"6.1.1.2. Notwithstanding paragraph 6.1.1.1., for the types of tyres whose designation
is given in the first column of the tables in Annex 5 to this Regulation, the
section width shall be deemed to be that given opposite the tyre designation in
those tables.
2
However, if a measuring rim whose width code differs from the measuring rim
width code listed in the table is used, the section width is calculated using the
formula from paragraph 6.1.1.1., where
S1 is the section width in millimetres listed in the table;
A1 is the measuring rim width code from the table multiplied by 25.4;
and
the other quantities are as defined in paragraph 6.1.1.1."
"6.1.1.3. However, for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration" (see
paragraph 2.20.5.) symbol "A", K shall be taken to equal 0.6."
paragraph 2.20.5.) symbol "A", the outer diameter shall be that specified in the
tyre-size designation as shown on the sidewall of the tyre."
paragraph 2.20.5.) 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 27 mm."
"6.1.5.1. For sizes listed in Annex 5 and for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment
configuration" (see paragraph 2.20.5.) symbol "A", the nominal section height
H is equal to:
H = 0.5 (D − d), rounded to the nearest mm - for references see paragraph
6.1.2.1."
Annex 7, paragraph 3.1.2., amend to read:
"3.1.2. Tyres marked with load capacity index in single 122 and above and with the
additional marking "C", or "LT", referred to in paragraphs 2.20.6. and 3.1.14.
of this Regulation."

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E/ECE/324/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.3−E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.1/Add.53/Rev.

Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for

Addendum 53: Regulation No. 54

Incorporating all valid text up to:

Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic tyres for

Uniform provisions concerning the approval of pneumatic

Nominal rim diameter code Value of the "d" symbol

Speed-category symbol Corresponding speed (km/h)

2.29. "Table load-capacity variation with speed" means:

4. Application for approval

6.1.3. Method of measuring pneumatic tyres

7. Modification and extension of approval of a tyre

9. Penalties for non-conformity of production

10. Production definitively discontinued

11. Names and addresses of Technical Services

issued by : Name of administration:

concerning2: Approval granted

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

5.6. Load-capacity indices:

Arrangement of approval mark

Arrangement of tyre markings

c ET; ML; MPT; POR

Minimum heights of markings

1. These markings, given as an example, define a pneumatic tyre:

Capable of being fitted without inner tube: "TUBELESS";

List of symbols of load-capacity indices

Corresponding maximum mass to be carried

Corresponding maximum mass to be carried

Corresponding maximum mass to be carried

Tyre-size designation and dimensions

Part I - European tyres

Radial Diagonal Radial Diagonal

Measuring Nominal rim

Wide Base Tyres for Multipurpose Trucks

7.50 R 18 MPT 5.50 457 885 208

7 R 17.5 (*) 5.25 445 752 185

Radial Diagonal Radial Diagonal

145 R 10 C 4.00 254 492 - 147 -

5.60 R 12 C 4.00 305 570 572 150 148

15x4 1/2-8 3.25 203 385 122

200-15 6.50 381 730 205

Part II - United States tyres

G78-15LT 6.00 381 711 722 212

7-14.5LT4 6.00 368 677 185

Nominal rim Outer diameter Section width

24x7.50-13LT 6 330 597 604 191

8.00-16.5LT 6.00 419 720 730 203

30x9.50-16.5LT 7.50 419 750 761 240

6.50-20 5 508 878 893 184

10.00-20ML 7.5 508 1073 1099 278

15-19.5ML 11.75 495 1019 389

8-19.5 6.00 495 859 876 203

14-17.5 10.50 445 907 921 349 (-)

Method of measuring pneumatic tyres

Procedure for load/speed endurance tests

Load placed on the wheel as a

Relation between the pressure index and the units of

Variation of load capacity with speed commercial vehicles

Variation of load capacity (per cent)

Speed All load indices Load indices Load indices ≤ 1211