EN Official Journal of the European Union L 218/1

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Regulation No 117 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UNECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of tyres with regard to rolling sound emissions and/or to adhesion on wet surfaces and/or to rolling resistance [2016/1350]

Incorporating all valid text up to:

Supplement 8 to the 02 series of amendments — Date of entry into force: 20 January 2016

CONTENTS

REGULATION

1. Scope

2. Definitions

3. Application for approval

4. Markings

5. Approval

6. Specifications

7. Modifications of the type of pneumatic tyre and extension of approval

8. Conformity of production

9. Penalties for non-conformity of production

10. Production definitively discontinued

11. Names and addresses of Technical Services conducting approval tests and of Type Approval Authorities

12. Transitional provisions

Annexes

1 Communication

2 Appendix 1: Example of approval marks

Appendix 2: Approval according to Regulation No 117 coincident with approval to Regulation No 30 or 54

Appendix 3: Extensions to combine approvals issued in accordance with Regulations Nos 117, 30 or 54

Appendix 4: Extensions to combine approvals issued in accordance with Regulation No 117

3 Coast-by test method for measuring tyre-rolling sound emission

Appendix 1: Test report

4 Specifications for the test site

5 Test procedures for measuring wet grip

Appendix: Test reports examples of wet grip index

6 Test procedure for measuring rolling resistance

Appendix 1: Test equipment tolerances

Appendix 2: Measuring rim width

Appendix 3: Test report and test data (Rolling resistance)

Appendix 4: Tyre standards organisations

Appendix 5: Deceleration method

7 Procedures for snow performance testing relative to snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions

Appendix 1: Pictogram definition of ‘Alpine Symbol’

Appendix 2: Test reports and test data for C1 and C2 tyres

Appendix 3: Test reports and test data for C3 tyres

1. SCOPE

1.1. This Regulation applies to new pneumatic tyres of Classes C1, C2 and C3 with regard to their sound emissions, rolling resistance and to adhesion performance on wet surfaces (wet adhesion). It does not, however, apply to:

1.1.1. Tyres designed as ‘Temporary use spare tyres’ and marked ‘Temporary use only’;

1.1.2. Tyres having a nominal rim diameter code ≤ 10 (or ≤ 254 mm) or ≥ 25 (or ≥ 635 mm);

1.1.3. Tyres designed for competitions;

1.1.4. Tyres intended to be fitted to road vehicles of categories other than M, N and O (1);

1.1.5. Tyres fitted with additional devices to improve traction properties (e.g. studded tyres);

1.1.6. Tyres with a speed rating less than 80 km/h (speed symbol F);

1.1.7. Tyres designed only to be fitted to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990.

1.1.8. Professional off-road tyres.

1.2. Contracting Parties shall issue or accept approvals to rolling sound and/or wet adhesion and/or rolling resistance.

2. DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Regulation, in addition to the definitions contained in Regulations Nos 30 and 54, the following definitions apply.

2.1. ‘Type of tyre’ means, in relation to this Regulation, a range of tyres consisting of a list of tyre size designations, brand names and trade descriptions, which do not differ in such essential characteristics as:

(a) The manufacturer's name;

(b) The tyre class (see paragraph 2.4 below);

(c) The tyre structure;

(d) The category of use: normal tyre, snow tyre and special use tyre;

(e) For Class C1 tyres: (i) In case of tyres submitted for approval of rolling sound emission levels, whether normal or reinforced (or extra load); (ii) In case of tyres submitted for approval of performance adhesion on wet surfaces, whether normal tyres or snow tyres with a speed category of Q or below excluding H (≤ 160 km/h) or speed category R and above including H (> 160 km/h);

(f) For Classes C2 and C3 tyres: (i) In case of tyres submitted for approval of rolling sound emission levels at stage 1, whether M+S marked or not; (ii) In case of tyres submitted for approval of rolling sound emission levels at stage 2, whether traction tyre or not;

(g) The tread pattern (see paragraph 3.2.1 of this Regulation).

2.2. ‘Brand name’ or ‘Trade description’ means the identification of the tyre as given by the tyre manufacturer. The Brand name may be the same as that of the manufacturer and the Trade description may coincide with the trade mark.

2.3. ‘Rolling sound emission’ means the sound emitted from the contact between the tyres in motion and the road surface.

2.4. ‘Tyre class’ means one of the following groupings:

2.4.1. Class C1 tyres: Tyres conforming to Regulation No 30;

2.4.2. Class C2 tyres: Tyres conforming to Regulation No 54 and identified by a load capacity index in single formation lower or equal to 121 and a speed category symbol higher or equal to ‘N’;

2.4.3. Class C3 tyres: Tyres conforming to Regulation No 54 and 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’.

2.5. ‘Representative tyre size’ means the tyre size which is submitted to the test described in Annex 3 to this Regulation with regard to rolling sound emissions, or Annex 5 for adhesion on wet surfaces or Annex 6 for rolling resistance to assess the conformity for the type approval of the type of tyre, or Annex 7 for use in severe snow conditions.

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

2.7. ‘Tyres designed for competition’ means tyres intended to be fitted to vehicles involved in motor sport competition and not intended for non-competitive on-road use.

2.8. ‘Normal tyre’ means a tyre intended for normal on-road use.

2.9. ‘Reinforced tyre’ or ‘extra load tyre’ of Class C1 means a pneumatic-tyre structure designed to carry more load at a higher inflation pressure than the load carried by the corresponding standard version tyre at the standard inflation pressure as specified in ISO 4000-1:2010 (2).

2.10. ‘Traction tyre’ means a tyre in class C2 or C3 bearing the inscription TRACTION and intended to be fitted primarily to the drive axle(s) of a vehicle to maximise force transmission in various circumstances.

2.11. ‘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.

2.11.1. ‘Snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions’ means a snow tyre whose tread pattern, tread compound or structure is specifically designed to be used in severe snow conditions and that fulfils the requirements of paragraph 6.4 of this Regulation.

2.12. ‘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.

2.13. ‘Professional off-road tyre’ is a special use tyre primarily used for service in severe off-road conditions.

2.14. ‘Tread depth’ means the depth of the principal grooves.

2.14.1. ‘Principal grooves’ means the wide circumferential grooves positioned in the central zone of the tyre tread, which, in the case of passenger and light truck (commercial) tyres, have the treadwear indicators located in the base.

2.15. ‘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.

2.16. ‘Standard reference test tyre’ (SRTT) means a tyre that is produced, controlled and stored in accordance with the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards

(a) E1136-93 (2003) for the size P195/75R14

(b) F2872 (2011) for the size 225/75 R 16 C.

(c) F2871 (2011) for the size 245/70R19,5

(d) F2870 (2011) for the size 315/70R22,5.

2.17. Wet Grip or Snow Grip measurements — Specific definitions

2.17.1. ‘Adhesion on wet surfaces’ means the relative braking performance, on a wet surface, of a test vehicle equipped with the candidate tyre in comparison to that of the same test vehicle equipped with a reference tyre (SRTT).

2.17.2. ‘Candidate tyre’ means a tyre, representative of the type that is submitted for approval in accordance with this Regulation.

2.17.3. ‘Control tyre’ means a normal production tyre that is used to establish the wet grip or snow grip performance of tyre sizes unable to be fitted to the same vehicle as the standard reference test tyre — see paragraph 4.1.7 of Annex 5 and paragraph 3.4.3 of Annex 7 to this Regulation.

2.17.4. ‘Wet grip index (“G”)’ means the ratio between the performance of the candidate tyre and the performance of the standard reference test tyre.

2.17.5. ‘Snow grip index (“SG”)’ means the ratio between the performance of the candidate tyre and the performance of the standard reference test tyre.

2.17.6. ‘Peak brake force coefficient (“pbfc”)’ means the maximum value of the ratio of braking force to vertical load on the tyre prior to wheel lock-up.

2.17.7. ‘Mean fully developed deceleration (“mfdd”)’ means the average deceleration calculated on the basis of the measured distance recorded when decelerating a vehicle between two specified speeds.

2.17.8. ‘Coupling (hitch) height’ means the height when measured perpendicularly from the centre of the articulation point of the trailer towing coupling or hitch to the ground, when the towing vehicle and trailer are coupled together. The vehicle and trailer shall be standing on level pavement surface in its test mode complete with the appropriate tyre(s) to be used in the particular test.

2.18. Rolling resistance measurement — Specific definitions

2.18.1. Rolling resistance Fr

Loss of energy (or energy consumed) per unit of distance travelled (3).

2.18.2. Rolling resistance coefficient Cr

Ratio of the rolling resistance to the load on the tyre (4).

2.18.3. New test tyre

A tyre which has not been previously used in a rolling deflected test that raises its temperature above that generated in rolling resistance tests, and which has not previously been exposed to a temperature above 40 °C (5) (6).

2.18.4. Laboratory control tyre

Tyre used by an individual laboratory to control machine behaviour as a function of time (7).

2.18.5. Capped inflation

Process of inflating the tyre and allowing the inflation pressure to build up, as the tyre is warmed up while running.

2.18.6. Parasitic loss

Loss of energy (or energy consumed) per unit distance excluding internal tyre losses, attributable to aerodynamic loss of the different rotating elements of the test equipment, bearing friction and other sources of systematic loss which may be inherent in the measurement.

2.18.7. Skim test reading

Type of parasitic loss measurement, in which the tyre is kept rolling without slippage, while reducing the tyre load to a level at which energy loss within the tyre itself is virtually zero.

2.18.8. Inertia or moment of inertia.

Ratio of the torque applied to a rotating body to the rotational acceleration of this body (8).

2.18.9. Measurement reproducibility σm

Capability of a machine to measure rolling resistance (9).

3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

3.1. 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:

3.1.1. The performance characteristics to be assessed for the tyre type; ‘rolling sound emissions level’ and/or ‘adhesion performance level on wet surfaces’ and/or ‘rolling resistance level’. Tyre ‘snow performance level’ in cases of ‘snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions’;

3.1.2. Name of manufacturer;

3.1.3. Name and address of applicant;

3.1.4. Address(es) of manufacturing plant(s);

3.1.5. Brand name(s), trade description(s), trade mark(s);

3.1.6. Tyre class (Class C1, C2 or C3) (see paragraph 2.4 of this Regulation); 3.1.6.1. Section width range for class C1 tyres (see paragraph 6.1.1 of this Regulation); Note: This information is required only for approval with regard to rolling sound emission level.

3.1.7. Tyre structure;

3.1.8. For Class C1 tyres, state whether: (a) Reinforced (or extra load) in case of approval with regard to rolling sound emission level; (b) Speed category symbol ‘Q’ or below (excluding ‘H’) or ‘R’ and above (including ‘H’) in case of ‘snow’ tyres for approval with regard to adhesion on wet surfaces; For Classes C2 and C3 tyres, state whether: (a) M+S marked in case of approval with regard to rolling sound emission level at stage 1; (b) Traction in case of approval with regard to rolling sound emission level at stage 2.

3.1.9. Category of use (normal, snow, or special);

3.1.10. A list of tyre size designations covered by this application.

3.2. The application for approval shall be accompanied (in triplicate) by:

3.2.1. Details of the major features, with respect to the effects on the performance (i.e. rolling sound emission level, adhesion on wet surfaces, rolling resistance and snow grip) of the tyres, including the tread pattern, included in the designated range of tyre sizes. This may be by means of descriptions supplemented by technical data, drawings, photographs and Computer Tomography (CT), and must be sufficient to allow the Type Approval Authority or technical service to determine whether any subsequent changes to the major features will adversely affect the tyre performance. The effects of changes to minor details of tyre construction on tyre performances will be evident and determined during checks on conformity of production;

3.2.2. Drawings or photographs of the tyre sidewall, showing the information given in paragraph 3.1.8 above and the approval marking referred to in paragraph 4, shall be submitted once the production has been established, but no later than one year after the date of granting of type approval.

3.2.3. In the case of applications relating to special use tyres, a copy of the mould drawing of the tread pattern shall be supplied in order to allow verification of the void-to-fill ratio.

3.3. At the request of the Type Approval Authority, the applicant shall submit samples of tyres for test or copies of test reports from the technical services, communicated as given in paragraph 11 of this Regulation.

3.4. With regard to the application, testing may be confined to a worst case selection, at the discretion of the Type Approval Authority or designated Technical Service.

3.5. The laboratories and test facilities of a tyre manufacturer may be designated as an approved laboratory and the Type Approval Authority shall have the option of being represented during any tests.

4. MARKINGS

4.1. All tyres constituting the type of tyre shall be marked as prescribed by either Regulation No 30 or 54, as applicable.

4.2. In particular tyres shall bear (10):

4.2.1. The manufacturer's name or trade mark;

4.2.2. The trade description (see paragraph 2.2 of this Regulation). However, the trade description is not required when it coincides with the trade mark;

4.2.3. The tyre size designation;

4.2.4. The inscription ‘REINFORCED’ (or alternatively ‘EXTRA LOAD’) if the tyre is classified as reinforced;

4.2.5. The inscription ‘TRACTION’ (11) if the tyre is classified as ‘traction tyre’;

4.2.6. The ‘Alpine’ symbol (‘3-peak-mountain with snowflake’ conforming to the symbol described in Annex 7, Appendix 1) shall be added if the snow tyre is classified as ‘snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions’.

4.2.7. The inscription ‘MPT’ (or alternatively ‘ML’ or ‘ET’) 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-Road.

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

4.4. The approval mark shall be moulded into or onto the sidewall of the tyre, shall be clearly legible and shall be located in the lower area of the tyre on at least one of the sidewalls.

4.4.1. However, in the case of tyres identified by the tyre to rim fitment configuration symbol ‘A’, the marking may be located anywhere on the outside sidewall of the tyre.

5. APPROVAL

5.1. If the representative tyre size of the type of tyre submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation meets the requirements of paragraphs 6 and 7 below, approval of that type of tyre shall be granted.

5.2. An approval number shall be assigned to the type of tyre approved. The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to another type of tyre.

5.3. Notice of approval or extension of approval or 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 the Regulation.

5.3.1. Tyre manufacturers are entitled to submit an application for extension of type approval to the requirements of other Regulations relevant to the tyre type. In that case, a copy of the relevant type approval communication(s), as issued by the relevant Type Approval Authority, shall be attached to the application for extension of approval. All applications for extension of approval(s) shall only be granted by the Type Approval Authority which issued the original approval for the tyre.

5.3.1.1. When extension of approval is granted to incorporate into the communication form (see Annex 1 to this Regulation) certification(s) of conformity to other Regulations, the approval number on the communication form shall be supplemented by suffix(es) to identify the given Regulation(s) and the technical prescriptions which have been incorporated by the extension of approval. In relation to each given suffix, the specific type approval number(s) and the Regulation itself shall be added to item 9 of the communication form.

5.3.1.2. The prefix shall identify the series of amendments of the prescription on tyre performances for the relevant Regulation, e.g. 02S2 to identify the second series of amendments on tyre road rolling sound emissions at stage 2 or 02S1WR1 to identify the second series of amendments on tyre road rolling sound emissions at stage 1, tyre adhesion on wet surfaces and rolling resistance at stage 1 (see paragraph 6.1 below for stage 1 and stage 2 definitions). No identification to the series of amendments shall be required if the relevant Regulation is in its original form.

5.3.2. The following suffixes have been already reserved to identify specific Regulations on tyre performance parameters:

S To identify additional conformity to the requirements on tyre rolling sound emissions; W To identify additional conformity to the requirements on tyre adhesion on wet surfaces; R To identify additional conformity to the requirements on tyre rolling resistance.

Taking into account that two stages are defined for rolling sound and rolling resistance specifications in paragraphs 6.1 and 6.3 below, S and R will be followed either by the suffix ‘1’ for compliance to stage 1 or by the suffix ‘2’ for compliance to stage 2.

5.4. In the space referred to in paragraph 4.3 and in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4.4 above there shall be affixed to every tyre size, conforming to the type of tyre approved under this Regulation, 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 approval (12); and

5.4.2. The approval number, which shall be placed close to the circle prescribed in paragraph 5.4.1 above either above or below the ‘E’ or to the left or right of that letter.

5.4.3. The suffix(es), and the identification to the relevant series of amendments, if any, as specified in the communication form. One of the suffixes listed below or any combination of them can be used. S1 Sound level at stage 1 S2 Sound level at stage 2 W Wet adhesion level R1 Rolling resistance level at stage 1 R2 Rolling resistance level at stage 2 These suffixes shall be placed to the right or below the approval number, if part of the original approval. If the approval is extended subsequent to Regulation No 30 or 54 approvals, the addition sign ‘+’ and the series of amendment to Regulation No 117 shall be placed in front of the suffix or any combination of suffixes to denote an extension to the approval. If the approval is extended subsequent to the original approval under Regulation No 117, the addition sign ‘+’ shall be placed between the suffix or any combination of suffixes of the original approval and the suffix or any combination of suffixes added to denote an extension to the approval.

5.4.4. The marking on the tyre sidewalls of suffix(es) to the approval number removes the requirement for any additional marking on the tyre of the specific type approval number for conformity to the Regulation(s) to which the suffix refers as per paragraph 5.3.2 above.

5.5. If the tyre conforms to type approvals under one or more other Regulations annexed to the Agreement in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation, the symbol prescribed in paragraph 5.4.1 above need not be repeated. In such a case the additional numbers and symbols of all the Regulations under which approval has been granted in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation shall be placed adjacent to the symbol prescribed in paragraph 5.4.1 above.

5.6. Annex 2 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of approval marks.

6. SPECIFICATIONS

6.1. Rolling sound emission limits, as measured by the method described in Annex 3 to this Regulation.

6.1.1. For Class C1 tyres, the rolling sound emission value shall not exceed the values pertinent to the applicable stage given below. These values refer to the nominal section width as given in paragraph 2.17.1.1 of Regulation No 30:

Stage 1 Nominal section width Limit dB(A) 145 and lower 72 Over 145 up to 165 73 Over 165 up to 185 74 Over 185 up to 215 75 Over 215 76

The above limits shall be increased by 1 dB(A) for extra load tyres or reinforced tyres and by 2 dB(A) for ‘special use tyres’.

Stage 2 Nominal section width Limit dB(A) 185 and lower 70 Over 185 up to 245 71 Over 245 up to 275 72 Over 275 74

The above limits shall be increased by 1 dB(A) for ‘snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions’, extra load tyres or reinforced tyres, or any combination of these classifications.

6.1.2. For Class C2 tyres, the rolling sound emission value with reference to its category of use (see paragraph 2.1 above) shall not exceed the values pertinent to the applicable stage given below:

Stage 1 Category of use Limit dB(A) Normal tyre 75 Snow tyre 77 Special use tyre 78





Stage 2 Category of use Limit dB(A) Other Traction tyres Normal tyre 72 73 Snow tyre 72 73 Snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions 73 75 Special use tyre 74 75

6.1.3. For Class C3 tyres, the rolling sound emission value with reference to its category of use (see paragraph 2.1 above) shall not exceed the values pertinent to the applicable stage given below:

Stage 1 Category of use Limit dB(A) Normal tyre 76 Snow tyre 78 Special use tyre 79





Stage 2 Category of use Limit dB(A) Other Traction tyres Normal tyre 73 75 Snow tyre 73 75 Snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions 74 76 Special use tyre 75 77

6.2. The wet grip performance will be based on a procedure that compares either peak brake force coefficient (‘pbfc’) or mean fully developed deceleration (‘mfdd’) against values achieved by a standard reference test tyre (SRTT). The relative performance shall be indicated by a wet grip index (G).

6.2.1. For Class C1 tyres, tested in accordance with either procedure given in Annex 5, Part (A) to this Regulation, the tyre shall meet the following requirements:

Category of use Wet grip index (G) Normal tyre ≥ 1,1 Snow tyre ≥ 1,1 ‘Snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions’ and with a speed symbol (‘R’ and above, including ‘H’) indicating a maximum permissible speed greater than 160 km/h ≥ 1,0 ‘Snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions’ and with a speed symbol (‘Q’ or below excluding ‘H’) indicating a maximum permissible speed not greater than 160 km/h ≥ 0,9 Special use tyre Not defined

6.2.2. For Class C2 tyres, tested in accordance with either procedure given in Annex 5, Part (B) to this Regulation, the tyre shall meet the following requirements:

Category of use Wet grip index (G) Other Traction tyres Normal tyre ≥ 0,95 ≥ 0,85 Snow tyre ≥ 0,95 ≥ 0,85 Snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions ≥ 0,85 ≥ 0,85 Special use tyre ≥ 0,85 ≥ 0,85

6.2.3. For Class C3 tyres, tested in accordance with either procedure given in Annex 5, Part (B) to this Regulation, the tyre shall meet the following requirements:

Category of use Wet grip index (G) Other Traction tyres Normal tyre ≥ 0,80 ≥ 0,65 Snow tyre ≥ 0,65 ≥ 0,65 Snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions ≥ 0,65 ≥ 0,65 Special use tyre ≥ 0,65 ≥ 0,65

6.3. Rolling resistance coefficient limits, as measured by the method described in Annex 6 to this Regulation.

6.3.1. The maximum values for stage 1 for the rolling resistance coefficient shall not exceed the following (value in N/kN is equivalent to value in kg/tonne):

Tyre class Max value (N/kN) C1 12,0 C2 10,5 C3 8,0

For ‘snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions’, the limits shall be increased by 1 N/kN.

6.3.2. The maximum values for stage 2 for the rolling resistance coefficient shall not exceed the following (value in N/kN is equivalent to value in kg/tonne):

Tyre class Max value (N/kN) C1 10,5 C2 9,0 C3 6,5

For ‘snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions’, the limits shall be increased by 1 N/kN.

6.4. In order to be classified as a ‘snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions’ the tyre shall meet the performance requirements of paragraph 6.4.1 below. The tyre shall meet these requirements based on a test method of Annex 7 by which:

(a) The mean fully developed deceleration (‘mfdd’) in a braking test,

(b) Or alternatively an average traction force in a traction test,

(c) Or alternatively the average acceleration in an acceleration test

of the candidate tyre is compared to that of a standard reference tyre.

The relative performance shall be indicated by a snow index.

6.4.1. Tyre snow performance requirements

6.4.1.1. Class C1, C2 and C3 tyres

The minimum snow index value, as calculated in the procedure described in Annex 7 and compared with the SRTT shall be as follows:

Tyre class Snow grip index (brake on snow method) (1) Snow grip index (spin traction method) (2) Snow grip index (acceleration method) (3) Ref. = C1 – SRTT 14 Ref. = C2 – SRTT 16C Ref. = C1 – SRTT 14 Ref. = C3N – SRTT 19,5 Ref. = C3W – SRTT 22,5 C1 1,07 No 1,10 No C2 No 1,02 1,10 No C3 No No No 1,25

6.5. In order to be classified as a ‘traction tyre’, a tyre is required to meet at least one of the conditions of paragraph 6.5.1 below.

6.5.1. The tyre shall have a tread pattern with minimum two circumferential ribs, each containing a minimum of 30 block-like elements, separated by grooves and/or sipe elements the depth of which has to be minimum of one half of the tread depth. The use of an alternative option of a physical test will only apply at a later stage following a further amendment to the Regulation including a reference to an appropriate test methods and limit values.

6.6. 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 C1 tyres : a tread depth ≥ 11 mm and void to fill ratio ≥ 35 per cent For C2 tyres : a tread depth ≥ 11 mm and void to fill ratio ≥ 35 per cent For C3 tyres : a tread depth ≥ 16 mm and void to fill ratio ≥ 35 per cent

6.7. In order to be classified as a ‘professional off-road tyre’, a tyre shall have all of the following characteristics:

(a) For C1 and 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: (i) A tread depth ≥ 16 mm; (ii) A void-to-fill ratio ≥ 35 per cent; (iii) A maximum speed rating of ≤ K.

7. MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE OF PNEUMATIC TYRE AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL

7.1. Every modification of the type of tyre, which may influence the performance characteristics approved in accordance with this Regulation, shall be notified to the Type Approval Authority which approved the type of tyre. That Authority may either:

7.1.1. Consider that the modifications are unlikely to have any appreciable adverse effect on the performance characteristics approved and that the tyre will comply with the requirements of this Regulation; or

7.1.2. Require further samples to be submitted for test or further test reports from the designated Technical Service.

7.1.3. Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the modifications, shall be communicated by the procedure given in paragraph 5.3 of this Regulation to the Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation.

7.1.4. The Type Approval Authority granting the extension of approval shall assign a series number for such an extension which shall be shown on the communication form.

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. Any tyre approved under this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the performance characteristics of the type of tyre approved and satisfy the requirements of paragraph 6 above;

8.2. In order to verify conformity as prescribed in paragraph 8.1 above, a random sample of tyres bearing the approval mark required by this Regulation shall be taken from the series production. The normal frequency of verification of conformity of production shall be at least once every two years; 8.2.1. In the case of verifications with regard to approvals in accordance with paragraph 6.2 of this Regulation, these shall be carried out using the same procedure (see Annex 5 to this Regulation) as that adopted for original approval, and the Type Approval Authority shall satisfy itself that all tyres falling within an approved type comply with the approval requirement. The assessment shall be based upon the production volume of the tyre type at each manufacturing facility, taking into account the quality management system(s) operated by the manufacturer. Where the test procedure involves testing a number of tyres at the same time, for example a set of four tyres for the purpose of testing wet grip performance in accordance with the standard vehicle procedure given in Annex 5 to this Regulation, then the set shall be considered as being one unit for the purposes of calculating the number of tyres to be tested.

8.3. Production shall be deemed to conform to the requirements of this Regulation if the levels measured comply with the limits prescribed in paragraph 6.1 of this Regulation, with an additional allowance of + 1 dB(A) for possible mass production variations.

8.4. Production shall be deemed to conform to the requirements of this Regulation if the levels measured comply with the limits prescribed in paragraph 6.3 of this Regulation, with an additional allowance of + 0,3 N/kN for possible mass production variations.

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 requirements laid down in paragraph 8 above are not complied with, or if any tyre of the type of tyre exceeds the limits given in paragraph 8.3 or 8.4 above.

9.2. If a Party to the Agreement, which applies this Regulation, withdraws an approval, it has previously granted, it shall forthwith notify the other Contracting Parties applying this Regulation by means of a copy of the approval 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 a communication form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.

11. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS AND OF TYPE APPROVAL AUTHORITIES

The Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to the United Nations Secretariat the names and addresses of the Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests and of the Type Approval Authority which grants approval and to which forms certifying approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval, issued in other countries, are to be sent.

12. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

12.1. As from the date of entry into force of the 02 series of amendments to this Regulation, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not refuse to grant approval under this Regulation for a type of tyre if the tyre complies with the requirements of the 02 series of amendments, including the stage 1 or stage 2 rolling sound requirements set out in paragraphs 6.1.1 to 6.1.3 of this Regulation, the requirements for wet grip performance set out in paragraph 6.2.1 of this Regulation, and the stage 1 or stage 2 rolling resistance requirements set out in paragraph 6.3.1 or 6.3.2 of this Regulation.

12.2. As from 1 November 2012, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant approval if the tyre type to be approved does not meet the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 02 series of amendments, and shall, in addition, refuse to grant approval if the stage 2 rolling sound requirements set out in paragraphs 6.1.1 to 6.1.3 of this Regulation, the requirements for wet grip performance set out in paragraph 6.2.1 of this Regulation, and the stage 1 rolling resistance requirements set out in paragraph 6.3.1 of this Regulation are not complied with.

12.3. As from 1 November 2014, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may refuse to allow the sale or entry into service of a tyre which does not meet the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 02 series of amendments, including the wet grip performance requirements set out in paragraph 6.2.1 of this Regulation.

12.4. As from 1 November 2016, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant approvals if the tyre type to be approved does not meet the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 02 series of amendments including the stage 2 rolling resistance requirements set out in paragraph 6.3.2 of this Regulation and the wet grip requirements set out in paragraphs 6.2.2 and 6.2.3 of this Regulation.

12.5. As from 1 November 2016, any Contracting Party applying this Regulation may refuse to allow the sale or entry into service of a tyre which does not meet the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 02 series, and which does not meet the stage 2 rolling sound requirements set out in paragraphs 6.1.1 to 6.1.3 of this Regulation.

12.6. As from the dates given below, any Contracting Party applying this Regulation may refuse to allow the sale or entry into service of a tyre which does not meet the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 02 series, and which does not meet the stage 1 rolling resistance requirements set out in paragraph 6.3.1 of this Regulation:

Tyre class Date C1, C2 1 November 2014 C3 1 November 2016

12.7. As from the dates given below, any Contracting Party applying this Regulation may refuse to allow the sale or entry into service of a tyre which does not meet the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 02 series, and which does not meet the stage 2 rolling resistance requirements set out in paragraph 6.3.2 of this Regulation and the wet grip requirements set out in paragraphs 6.2.2 and 6.2.3 of this Regulation:

Tyre class Date C1 and C2 1 November 2018 C3 1 November 2020

12.8. Until 13 February 2019 (60 months after the entry into force of Supplement 4 to the 02 series of amendments of this Regulation) Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may continue to grant type approvals according to the 02 series of amendments to this Regulation, based on the provisions of Annex 4 to this Regulation.

(1) As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.3, www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html

(2) Class C1 tyres correspond ‘passenger car tyres’ in ISO 4000-1:2010.

(3) The International System of Units (SI) unit conventionally used for the rolling resistance is the newton-meter per meter, which is equivalent to a drag force in newton.

(4) The rolling resistance is expressed in newton and the load is expressed in kilo-newton. The rolling resistance coefficient is dimensionless.

(5) New test tyre definition is needed to reduce potential data variation and dispersion due to tyre aging effects.

(6) It is permissible to repeat an accepted test procedure.

(7) An example of machine behaviour is drift.

(8) The rotating body can be, for example, a tyre assembly or machine drum.

(9) Measurement reproducibility σm shall be estimated by measuring n times (where n ≥ 3), on a single tyre, the whole procedure described in paragraph 4 of Annex 6 as follows:

Where:

j = is the counter from 1 to n for the number of repetitions of each measurement for a given tyre, n = number of repetitions of tyre measurements (n ≥ 3).

(10) Some of these requirements may be specified separately in Regulation No 30 or 54.

(11) Minimum height of marking: refer to dimension C in Annex 3 of Regulation No 54.

(12) 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. 3 — www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html

(1) See paragraph 3 of Annex 7 to this Regulation

(2) See paragraph 2 of Annex 7 to this Regulation

(3) See paragraph 4 of Annex 7 to this Regulation

ANNEX 1 Text of image COMMUNICATION (Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)) (1) issued by: Name of administration Concerning (2): Approval granted Approval extended Approval refused Approval withdrawn Production definitively discontinued of a type of tyre with regard to ‘rolling sound emission level’ and/or ‘adhesion performance on wet surfaces’ and/or ‘rolling resistance’ pursuant to Regulation No 117 Approval No Extension No 1. Manufacturer's name and address(es): 2. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative: 3. ‘Tyre class’ and ‘category of use’ of the type of tyre: 3.1. Snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions (Yes/No) (2) 3.2. Traction tyre (Yes/No) (2) 4. Brand(s) name(s) and/or Trade description(s) of the type of tyre: 5. Technical Service and, where appropriate, test laboratory approved for purposes of approval or of verification of conformity tests: 6. Performance(s) approved: sound level at (stage 1/stage 2) (2), wet adhesion level, rolling resistance level (stage 1/ stage 2) (2): 6.1. Sound level of the representative tyre size, see paragraph 2.5 of this Regulation, as per item 7 of the test report in Appendix 1 to Annex 3: dB(A) at reference speed of 70/80 km/h2 6.2. Wet adhesion level of the representative tyre size, see paragraph 2.5 of this Regulation, as per item 7 of the test report in the Appendix to Annex 5: (G) using the vehicle or trailer method (2). 6.3. Rolling resistance level of the representative tyre size, see paragraph 2.5 of this Regulation, as per item 7 of the test report in Appendix 1 to Annex 6 6.4. Snow grip level of the representative tyre size, see paragraph 2.5 of Regulation No 117, as per item 7 of the test report in the appendix to Annex 7: (Snow grip index) using the brake on snow method (2), spin traction method (2) or acceleration method (2). 7. Number of report issued by the Technical Service: 8. Date of report issued by that Service: 9. Reason(s) of extension (if applicable): Text of image 10. Any remarks: 11. Place: 12. Date: 13. Signature: 14. Annexed to this communication are: 14.1. 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 (3). 14.2. A list of tread-pattern designations: Specify for each trademark or brand name and trade description the list of tyre size designations, adding in case of Class C1 tyres the mark ‘reinforced’ (or ‘extra load’) or the speed symbol of snow tyres or in the case of tyres of Classes C2 and C3, the mark ‘traction’, if so required by paragraph 3.1 of this Regulation. (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) In the case of ‘snow tyre for use in severe snow conditions’ a test report according to Appendix 2 to Annex 7 shall be submitted.

ANNEX 2 Appendix 1 Examples of approval marks Arrangements of approval marks (See paragraph 5.4 of this Regulation) Approval according to Regulation No 117 Example 1 a ≥ 12 mm The above approval mark, affixed to a pneumatic tyre shows that a tyre concerned has been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No 117 (marked by S2 (rolling sound at stage 2) only), under approval number 0212345. The first two digits of the approval number (02) indicate that the approval was granted according to the requirements 02 series of amendments of this Regulation. Example 2 a ≥ 12 mm The above approval mark shows that the tyre concerned has been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No 117 (marked by S1 (rolling sound at stage 1) W (wet adhesion), and R1 (Rolling resistance at stage 1) under approval number 0212345. This indicates that the approval is for S1WR1. The first two digits of the approval number (02) indicate that the approval was granted according to the requirements of the 02 series of amendments of this Regulation. Appendix 2 Approval according to Regulation No 117 coincident with approval to Regulation No 30 or 54 (1) Example 1 a ≥ 12 mm or The above approval mark shows that the tyre concerned has been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No 117 (marked by S2 (rolling sound at stage 2)), under approval number 0212345 and Regulation No 30, under approval number 0236378. The first two digits of the approval number (02) indicate that the approval was granted according to the 02 series of amendments and Regulation No 30 included the 02 series of amendments. Example 2 a ≥ 12 mm or The above approval mark shows that the tyre concerned has been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No 117 (marked by S2WR2 (rolling sound at stage 2 wet adhesion and rolling resistance at stage 2)), under approval number 0212345 and Regulation No 30 under approval number 0236378. The first two digits of the approval number (02) indicate that the approval was granted according to the 02 series of amendments and Regulation No 30 included the 02 series of amendments. Example 3 a ≥ 12 mm or The above approval mark shows that the tyre concerned has been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No 117 and the 02 series of amendments under approval number 0212345 (marked by S2), and Regulation No 54. This indicates that the approval is for rolling sound stage 2 (S2). The first two digits of the Regulation No 117 approval number (02) in conjunction with ‘S2’ indicate that the first approval was granted in accordance with Regulation No 117 which included the 02 series of amendments. The first two digits of Regulation No 54 (00) indicate that this Regulation was in its original form. Example 4 a ≥ 12 mm or The above approval mark shows that the tyre concerned has been approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No 117 and the 02 series of amendments under approval number 0212345 (marked by S2 R2), and Regulation No 54. This indicates that the approval is for rolling sound stage 2 (S2) and rolling resistance stage 2. The first two digits of the Regulation No 117 approval number (02) in conjunction with ‘S2R2’ indicate that the first approval was granted in accordance with Regulation No 117 which included the 02 series of amendments. The first two digits of Regulation No 54 (00) indicate that this Regulation was in its original form. (1) Approvals in accordance with Regulation No 117 for tyres within the scope of Regulation No 54 currently do not include wet adhesion requirements. Appendix 3 Extensions to combine approvals issued in accordance with Regulations Nos 117, 30 or 54 (1) Example 1 a ≥ 12 mm The above approval mark shows that the tyre concerned has been initially approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No 30 and the 02 series of amendments under approval number 0236378. It is also marked by + 02S1 (rolling sound at stage 1) which indicates that its approval is extended under Regulation No 117 (02 series of amendments). The first two digits of the approval number (02) indicate that the approval was granted according to Regulation No 30 (02 series of amendments). The addition (+) sign indicates that the first approval was granted in accordance with Regulation No 30 and has been extended to include the approval(s) granted according to Regulation No 117 (02 series of amendments) for rolling sound at stage 1. Example 2 a ≥ 12 mm The above approval mark shows that the tyre concerned has been initially approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No 30 and the 02 series of amendments under approval number 0236378. This indicates that the approval is for S1 (rolling sound at stage 1) W (wet adhesion) and R2 (rolling resistance at stage 2). The S1WR2 preceded by (02) indicates that it has had its approval extended under Regulation No 117 which included the 02 series of amendments. The first two digits of the approval number (02) indicate that the approval was granted according to Regulation No 30 (02 series of amendments). The addition (+) sign indicates that the first approval was granted in accordance with Regulation No 30 and has been extended to include Regulation No 117 approval(s) (02 series of amendments). (1) Approvals in accordance with Regulation No 117 for tyres within the scope of Regulation No 54 currently do not include wet adhesion requirements. Appendix 4 Extensions to combine approvals issued in accordance with Regulation No 117 (1) Example 1 a ≥ 12 mm The above approval mark shows that the tyre concerned has been initially approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No 117 and the 02 series of amendments under approval number 0212345. This indicates that the approval is for W (wet grip). The S2R2 preceded by + indicates that it has had its approval extended under Regulation No 117 to rolling sound at stage 2 and rolling resistance at stage 2 based on separate certificate(s). Example 2 a ≥ 12 mm The above approval mark shows that the tyre concerned has been initially approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No 117 and the 02 series of amendments under approval number 0212345. This indicates that the approval is for S1 (rolling sound at stage 1) and W (wet grip). The R1 preceded by + indicates that it has had its approval extended under Regulation No 117 to rolling resistance at stage 1 based on separate certificate(s). Example 3 a ≥ 12 mm The above approval mark shows that the tyre concerned has been initially approved in the Netherlands (E 4) pursuant to Regulation No 117 and the 01 series of amendments under approval number 0167890. This indicates that the approval is for S (rolling sound at stage 1) and W (wet grip). The 02R1 preceded by + indicates that it has had its approval extended under Regulation No 117 and the 02 series of amendments to rolling resistance at stage 1 based on separate certificate(s). (1) Approvals in accordance with Regulation No 117 for tyres within the scope of Regulation No 54 currently do not include wet adhesion requirements.

ANNEX 3 COAST-BY TEST METHOD FOR MEASURING TYRE-ROLLING SOUND EMISSION Introduction The presented method contains specifications on measuring instruments, measurement conditions and the measurement method, in order to obtain the sound level of a set of tyres mounted on a test vehicle rolling on a specified road surface. The maximum sound pressure level is to be recorded, when the test vehicle is coasting, by remote-field microphones; the final result for a reference speed is obtained from a linear regression analysis. Such test results cannot be related to tyre rolling sound measured during acceleration under power or deceleration under braking. 1. MEASURING INSTRUMENTS 1.1. Acoustic measurements The sound level meter or the equivalent measuring system, including the windscreen recommended by the manufacturer shall meet or exceed the requirements of Type 1 instruments in accordance with IEC 60651:1979/A1:1993, second edition. The measurements shall be made using the frequency weighting A, and the time weighting F. When using a system that includes a periodic monitoring of the A-weighted sound level, a reading should be made at a time interval not greater than 30 ms. 1.1.1. Calibration At the beginning and at the end of every measurement session, the entire measurement system shall be checked by means of a sound calibrator that fulfils the requirements for sound calibrators of at least precision Class 1 according to IEC 60942:1988. Without any further adjustment the difference between the readings of two consecutive checks shall be less than or equal to 0,5 dB. If this value is exceeded, the results of the measurements obtained after the previous satisfactory check shall be discarded. 1.1.2. Compliance with requirements The compliance of the sound calibration device with the requirements of IEC 60942:1988 shall be verified once a year and the compliance of the instrumentation system with the requirements of IEC 60651:1979/A1:1993, second edition shall be verified at least every two years, by a laboratory which is authorised to perform calibrations traceable to the appropriate standards. 1.1.3. Positioning of the microphone The microphone (or microphones) shall be located at a distance of 7,5 ± 0,05 m from track reference line CC′ (Figure 1) and 1,2 ± 0,02 m above the ground. Its axis of maximum sensitivity shall be horizontal and perpendicular to the path of the vehicle (line CC′). 1.2. Speed measurements The vehicle speed shall be measured with instruments with accuracy of ± 1 km/h or better when the front end of the vehicle has reached line PP (Figure 1). 1.3. Temperature measurements Measurements of air as well as test surface temperature are mandatory. The temperature measuring devices shall be accurate within ± 1 °C. 1.3.1. Air temperature The temperature sensor is to be positioned in an unobstructed location close to the microphone in such a way that it is exposed to the airflow and protected from direct solar radiation. The latter may be achieved by any shading screen or similar device. The sensor should be positioned at a height of 1,2 ± 0,1 m above the test surface level, to minimise the influence of the test surface thermal radiation at low airflows. 1.3.2. Test surface temperature The temperature sensor is to be positioned in a location where the temperature measured is representative of the temperature in the wheel tracks, without interfering with the sound measurement. If an instrument with a contact temperature sensor is used, heat-conductive paste shall be applied between the surface and the sensor to ensure adequate thermal contact. If a radiation thermometer (pyrometer) is used, the height should be chosen to ensure that a measuring spot with a diameter of ≥ 0,1 m is covered. 1.4. Wind measurement The device shall be capable of measuring the wind speed with a tolerance of ± 1 m/s. The wind shall be measured at microphone height. The wind direction with reference to the driving direction shall be recorded. 2. CONDITIONS OF MEASUREMENT 2.1. Test site The test site shall consist of a central section surrounded by a substantially flat test area. The measuring section shall be level; the test surface shall be dry and clean for all measurements. The test surface shall not be artificially cooled during or prior the testing. The test track shall be such that the conditions of a free sound field between the sound source and the microphone are attained to within 1 dB(A). These conditions shall be deemed to be met if there is no large sound reflecting objects, such as fences, rocks, bridges or building within 50 m of the centre of the measuring section. The surface of the test track and the dimensions of the test site shall be in accordance with ISO 10844:2014. Until the end of the period indicated in paragraph 12.8 of this Regulation the specifications for the test site may be in accordance with Annex 4 to this Regulation. A central part of at least 10 m radius shall be free of powdery snow, tall grass, loose soil, cinders or the like. There shall be no obstacle, which could affect the sound field within the vicinity of the microphone and no persons shall stand between the microphone and the sound source. The operator carrying out the measurements and any observers attending the measurements shall position themselves so as not to affect the readings of the measuring instruments. 2.2. Meteorological conditions Measurements shall not be made under poor atmospheric conditions. It shall be ensured that the results are not affected by gusts of wind. Testing shall not be performed if the wind speed at the microphone height exceeds 5 m/s. Measurements shall not be made if the air temperature is below 5 °C or above 40 °C or the test surface temperature is below 5 °C or above 50 °C. 2.3. Ambient noise 2.3.1. The background sound level (including any wind noise) shall be at least 10 dB(A) less than the measured tyre rolling sound emission. A suitable windscreen may be fitted to the microphone provided that account is taken of its effect on the sensitivity and directional characteristics of the microphone. 2.3.2. Any measurement affected by a sound peak which appears to be unrelated to the characteristics of the general sound level of tyres, shall be ignored. 2.4. Test vehicle requirements 2.4.1. General The test vehicle shall be a motor vehicle and be fitted with four single tyres on just two axles. 2.4.2. Vehicle load The vehicle shall be loaded such as to comply with the test tyre loads as specified in paragraph 2.5.2 below. 2.4.3. Wheelbase The wheelbase between the two axles fitted with the test tyres shall for Class C1 be less than 3,50 m and for Class C2 and Class C3 tyres be less than 5 m. 2.4.4. Measures to minimise vehicle influence on sound level measurements To ensure that tyre rolling sound is not significantly affected by the test vehicle design the following requirements and recommendations are given. 2.4.4.1. Requirements: (a) Spray suppression flaps or other extra device to suppress spray shall not be fitted; (b) Addition or retention of elements in the immediate vicinity of the rims and tyres, which may screen the emitted sound, is not permitted; (c) Wheel alignment (toe in, camber and caster) shall be in full accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations; (d) Additional sound absorbing material may not be mounted in the wheel housings or under the underbody; (e) Suspension shall be in such a condition that it does not result in an abnormal reduction in ground clearance when the vehicle is loaded in accordance with the testing requirement. If available, body level Regulation systems shall be adjusted to give a ground clearance during testing which is normal for unladen condition. 2.4.4.2. Recommendations to avoid parasitic noise: (a) Removal or modification on the vehicle that may contribute to the background noise of the vehicle is recommended. Any removals or modifications shall be recorded in the test report; (b) During testing it should be ascertained that brakes are not poorly released, causing brake noise; (c) It should be ascertained that electric cooling fans are not operating; (d) Windows and sliding roof of the vehicle shall be closed during testing. 2.5. Tyres 2.5.1. General Four identical tyres shall be fitted on the test vehicle. In the case of tyres with a load capacity index in excess of 121 and without any dual fitting indication, two of these tyres of the same type and range shall be fitted to the rear axle of the test vehicle; the front axle shall be fitted with tyres of size suitable for the axle load and planed down to the minimum depth in order to minimise the influence of tyre/road contact noise while maintaining a sufficient level of safety. Winter tyres that in certain Contracting Parties may be equipped with studs intended to enhance friction shall be tested without this equipment. Tyres with special fitting requirements shall be tested in accordance with these requirements (e.g. rotation direction). The tyres shall have full tread depth before being run-in. Tyres are to be tested on rims permitted by the tyre manufacturer. 2.5.2. Tyre loads The test load Qt for each tyre on the test vehicle shall be 50 to 90 per cent of the reference load Qr, but the average test load Qt,avr of all tyres shall be 75 ± 5 per cent of the reference load Qr. For all tyres the reference load Qr corresponds to the maximum mass associated with the load capacity index of the tyre. In the case where the load capacity index is constituted by two numbers divided by slash (/), reference shall be made to the first number. 2.5.3. Tyre inflation pressure Each tyre fitted on the test vehicle shall have a test pressure Pt not higher than the reference pressure Pr and within the interval: For Class C2 and Class C3 the reference pressure Pr is the pressure corresponding to the pressure index marked on the sidewall. For Class C1 the reference pressure is Pr = 250 kPa for ‘standard’ tyres and 290 kPa for ‘reinforced’ or ‘extra load’ tyres; the minimum test pressure shall be Pt = 150 kPa. 2.5.4. Preparations prior to testing The tyres shall be ‘run-in’ prior to testing to remove compound nodules or other tyre pattern characteristics resulting from the moulding process. This will normally require the equivalent of about 100 km of normal use on the road. The tyres fitted to the test vehicle shall rotate in the same direction as when they were run-in. Prior to testing tyres shall be warmed up by running under test conditions. 3. METHOD OF TESTING 3.1. General conditions For all measurements the vehicle shall be driven in a straight line over the measuring section (AA′ to BB′) in such a way that the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle is as close as possible to the line CC′. When the front end of the test vehicle has reached the line AA′ the vehicle driver shall have put the gear selector on neutral position and switched off the engine. If abnormal noise (e.g. ventilator, self-ignition) is emitted by the test vehicle during the measurement, the test shall be disregarded. 3.2. Nature and number of measurements The maximum sound level expressed in A-weighted decibels (dB(A)) shall be measured to the first decimal place as the vehicle is coasting between lines AA′ and BB′ (Figure 1 — front end of the vehicle on line AA′, rear end of the vehicle on line BB′). This value will constitute the result of the measurement. At least four measurements shall be made on each side of the test vehicle at test speeds lower than the reference speed specified in paragraph 4.1 below and at least four measurements at test speeds higher than the reference speed. The speeds shall be approximately equally spaced over the speed range specified in paragraph 3.3 below. 3.3. Test speed range The test vehicle speeds shall be within the range: (a) From 70 to 90 km/h for Class C1 and Class C2 tyres; (b) From 60 to 80 km/h for Class C3 tyres. 4. INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS The measurement shall be invalid if an abnormal discrepancy between the values is recorded (see paragraph 2.3.2 of this annex). 4.1. Determination of test result Reference speed Vref used to determine the final result will be: (a) 80 km/h for Class C1 and Class C2 tyres; (b) 70 km/h for Class C3 tyres. 4.2. Regression analysis of rolling sound measurements The tyre-road rolling sound level LR in dB(A) is determined by a regression analysis according to: Where: is the mean value of the rolling sound levels Li, measured in db(A): n is the measurement number (n ≥ 16), is the mean value of logarithms of speeds Vi: with a is the slope of the regression line in dB(A): 4.3. Temperature correction For Class C1 and Class C2 tyres, the final result shall be normalised to a test surface reference temperature ϑref by applying a temperature correction, according to the following: LR(ϑref) = LR(ϑ) + K(ϑref – ϑ) Where: ϑ = the measured test surface temperature, ϑref = 20 °C, For Class C1 tyres, the coefficient K is: – 0,03 db(A)/°C, when ϑ > ϑref and – 0,06 dB(A)/°C when ϑ < ϑref. For Class C2 tyres, the coefficient K is – 0,02 dB(A)/°C If the measured test surface temperature does not change more than 5 °C within all measurements necessary for the determination of the sound level of one set of tyres, the temperature correction may be made only on the final reported tyre rolling sound level as indicated above, utilising the arithmetic mean value of the measured temperatures. Otherwise each measured sound level Li shall be corrected, utilising the temperature at the time of the sound recording. There will be no temperature correction for Class C3 tyres. 4.4. In order to take account of any measuring instrument inaccuracies, the results according to paragraph 4.3 above shall be reduced by 1 dB(A). 4.5. The final result, the temperature corrected tyre rolling sound level LR(ϑref) in dB(A), shall be rounded down to the nearest lower whole value. Figure 1 Microphone positions for the measurement Text of image 10 m 10 m microphone microphone 7,5 m 7,5 m Appendix 1 Test report PART 1 — REPORT 1. Type Approval Authority or Technical Service: … 2. Name and address of applicant: … 3. Test report No: … 4. Manufacturer and Brand Name or Trade description: … 5. Tyre Class (C1, C2 or C3): … 6. Category of use: … 7. Sound level according to paragraphs 4.4 and 4.5 of Annex 3: …dB(A) at reference speed of 70/80 km/h (1) 8. Comments (if any): … 9. Date: … 10. Signature: … PART 2 — TEST DATA 1. Date of test: … 2. Test vehicle (Make, model, year, modifications, etc.): … 2.1. Test vehicle wheelbase: …mm 3. Location of test track: … 3.1. Date of track certification to ISO 10844:2014: … 3.2. Issued by: … 3.3. Method of certification: … 4. Tyre test details: … 4.1. Tyre size designation: … 4.2. Tyre service description: …. 4.3. Reference inflation pressure: …kPa 4.4. Test data: … Front left Front right Rear left Rear right Test mass (kg) Tyre load index (%) Inflation pressure (cold) (kPa) 4.5. Test rim width code: … 4.6. Temperature measurement sensor type: … 5. Valid test results: … Run No Test speed km/h Direction of run Sound level left (2) measured dB(A) Sound level right (2) measured dB(A) Air temp. °C Track temp. °C Sound level left (2) temp. corrected dB(A) Sound level right (2) temp. corrected dB(A) Comments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5.1. Regression line slope: … 5.2. Sound level after temperature correction according to paragraph 4.3 of Annex 3: …dB(A) (1) Strike out what does not apply. (2) Relative to the vehicle.

ANNEX 4 SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TEST SITE (1) 1. INTRODUCTION This annex describes the specifications relating to the physical characteristics and the laying of the test track. These specifications based on a special standard (2) describe the required physical characteristics as well as the test methods for these characteristics. 2. REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SURFACE A surface is considered to conform to this standard provided that the texture and voids content or sound absorption coefficient have been measured and found to fulfil all the requirements of paragraphs 2.1 to 2.4 below and provided that the design requirements (paragraph 3.2 below) have been met. 2.1. Residual voids content The residual voids content (VC) of the test track paving mixture shall not exceed 8 per cent. For the measurement procedure, see paragraph 4.1 of this annex. 2.2. Sound absorption coefficient If the surface fails to comply with the residual voids content requirement, the surface is acceptable only if its sound absorption coefficient α ≤ 0,10. For the measurement procedure, see paragraph 4.2 below. The requirements of paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2 are met also if only sound absorption has been measured and found to be α ≤ 0,10. Note: The most relevant characteristic is the sound absorption, although the residual voids content is more familiar among road constructors. However, sound absorption needs to be measured only if the surface fails to comply with the voids requirement. This is motivated because the latter is connected with relatively large uncertainties in terms of both measurements and relevance and some surfaces therefore erroneously may be rejected when based only on the voids measurement. 2.3. Texture depth The texture depth (TD) measured according to the volumetric method (see paragraph 4.3 below) shall be: TD ≥ 0,4 mm 2.4. Homogeneity of the surface Every practical effort shall be taken to ensure that the surface is made to be as homogeneous as possible within the test area. This includes the texture and voids content, but it should also be observed that if the rolling process results in more effective rolling at some places than others, the texture may be different and unevenness causing bumps may also occur. 2.5. Period of testing In order to check whether the surface continues to conform to the texture and voids content or sound absorption requirements stipulated in this standard, periodic testing of the surface shall be done at the following intervals: (a) For residual voids content (VC) or sound absorption (α): When the surface is new: If the surface meets the requirements when new, no further periodical testing is required. If it does not meet the requirement when it is new, it may do so later because surfaces tend to become clogged and compacted with time; (b) For texture depth (TD): When the surface is new: When the noise testing starts (Note: Not before four weeks after laying); Then every twelve months. 3. TEST SURFACE DESIGN 3.1. Area When designing the test track layout it is important to ensure that, as a minimum requirement, the area traversed by the vehicles running through the test strip is covered with the specified test material with suitable margins for safe and practical driving. This will require that the width of the track is at least 3 m and the length of the track extends beyond lines AA and BB by at least 10 m at either end. Figure 1 shows a plan of a suitable test site and indicates the minimum area which shall be machine laid and machine compacted with the specified test surface material. According to Annex 3, paragraph 3.2, measurements have to be made on each side of the vehicle. This can be made either by measuring with two microphone locations (one on each side of the track) and driving in one direction, or measuring with a microphone only on one side of the track but driving the vehicle in two directions. If the latter method is used, then there are no surface requirements on that side of the track where there is no microphone. Figure 1 Minimum requirements for test surface area. The shaded part is called ‘Test Area’ Text of image Dimensions in metres Centreline of travel Minimum area covered with test road surface, i.e. test area Microphone (height 1,2 m) Note: There shall be no large acoustically reflective objects within this radius. 3.2. Design and preparation of the surface 3.2.1. Basic design requirements The test surface shall meet four design requirements: 3.2.1.1. It shall be a dense asphaltic concrete. 3.2.1.2. The maximum chipping size shall be 8 mm (tolerances allow from 6,3 mm to 10 mm). 3.2.1.3. The thickness of the wearing course shall be ≥ 30 mm. 3.2.1.4. The binder shall be a straight penetration grade bitumen without modification. 3.2.2. Design guidelines As a guide to the surface constructor, an aggregate grading curve which will give desired characteristics is shown in Figure 2. In addition, Table 1 gives some guidelines in order to obtain the desired texture and durability. The grading curve fits the following formula: P (% passing) = 100 · (d/dmax) 1/2 Where: d = square mesh sieve size, in mm dmax = 8 mm for the mean curve = 10 mm for the lower tolerance curve = 6,3 mm for the upper tolerance curve Figure 2 Grading curve of the aggregate in the asphaltic mix with tolerances In addition to the above, the following recommendations are given: (a) The sand fraction (0,063 mm < square mesh sieve size < 2 mm) shall include no more than 55 per cent natural sand and at least 45 per cent crushed sand; (b) The base and sub-base shall ensure a good stability and evenness, according to best road construction practice; (c) The chippings shall be crushed (100 per cent crushed faces) and of a material with a high resistance to crushing; (d) The chippings used in the mix shall be washed; (e) No extra chippings shall be added onto the surface; (f) The binder hardness expressed as PEN value shall be 40 — 60, 60 — 80 or even 80 — 100 depending on the climatic conditions of the country. The rule is that as hard a binder as possible shall be used, provided this is consistent with common practice; (g) The temperature of the mix before rolling shall be chosen so as to achieve by subsequent rolling the required voids content. In order to increase the probability of satisfying the specifications of paragraphs 2.1 to 2.4 above, the compactness shall be studied not only by an appropriate choice of mixing temperature, but also by an appropriate number of passings and by the choice of compacting vehicle. Table 1 Design guidelines Target values Tolerances By total mass of mix By mass of the aggregate Mass of stones, square mesh sieve (SM) > 2 mm 47,6 % 50,5 % ± 5 % Mass of sand 0,063 < SM < 2 mm 38,0 % 40,2 % ± 5 % Mass of filler SM < 0,063 mm 8,8 % 9,3 % ± 5 % Mass of binder (bitumen) 5,8 % N.A. ± 0,5 % Max. chipping size 8 mm 6,3-10 mm Binder hardness (see paragraph 3.2.2(f)) Polished stone value (PSV) > 50 Compactness, relative to Marshall Compactness 98 % 4. TEST METHOD 4.1. Measurement of the residual voids content For the purpose of this measurement, cores have to be taken from the track in at least four different positions, which are equally distributed in the test area between lines AA and BB (see Figure 1). In order to avoid inhomogeneity and unevenness in the wheel tracks, cores should not be taken in wheel tracks themselves, but close to them. Two cores (minimum) should be taken close to the wheel tracks and one core (minimum) should be taken approximately midway between the wheel tracks and each microphone location. If there is a suspicion that the condition of homogeneity is not met (see paragraph 2.4 above), cores shall be taken from more locations within the test area. The residual voids content has to be determined for each core, then the average value from all cores shall be calculated and compared with the requirement of paragraph 2.1 of this annex. In addition, no single core shall have a voids value, which is higher than 10 per cent. The test surface constructor is reminded of the problem, which may arise when the test area is heated by pipes or electrical wires and cores shall be taken from this area. Such installations shall be carefully planned with respect to future core drilling locations. It is recommended to leave a few locations of size approximately 200 mm × 300 mm where there are no wires/pipes or where the latter are located deep enough in order not to be damaged by cores taken from the surface layer. 4.2. Sound absorption coefficient The sound absorption coefficient (normal incidence) shall be measured by the impedance tube method using the procedure specified in ISO 10534-1:1996 or ISO 10534-2:1998. Regarding test specimens, the same requirements shall be followed as regarding the residual voids content (see paragraph 4.1 above). The sound absorption shall be measured in the range between 400 Hz and 800 Hz and in the range between 800 Hz and 1 600 Hz (at least at the centre frequencies of third octave bands) and the maximum values shall be identified for both of these frequency ranges. Then these values, for all test cores, shall be averaged to constitute the final result. 4.3. Volumetric macro-texture measurement For the purpose of this standard, texture depth measurements shall be made on at least 10 positions evenly spaced along the wheel tracks of the test strip and the average value taken to compare with the specified minimum texture depth. See Standard ISO 10844:1994 for description of the procedure. 5. STABILITY IN TIME AND MAINTENANCE 5.1. Age influence In common with any other surfaces, it is expected that the tyre rolling sound level measured on the test surface may increase slightly during the first 6-12 months after construction. The surface will achieve its required characteristics not earlier than four weeks after construction. The influence of age on the noise from trucks is generally less than that from cars. The stability over time is determined mainly by the polishing and compaction by vehicles driving on the surface. It shall be periodically checked as stated in paragraph 2.5 above. 5.2. Maintenance of the surface Loose debris or dust, which could significantly reduce the effective texture depth shall be removed from the surface. In countries with winter climates, salt is sometimes used for de-icing. Salt may alter the surface temporarily or even permanently in such a way as to increase noise and is therefore not recommended. 5.3. Repaving the test area If it is necessary to repave the test track, it is usually unnecessary to repave more than the test strip (of 3 m width in Figure 1) where vehicles are driving, provided the test area outside the strip met the requirement of residual voids content or sound absorption when it was measured. 6. DOCUMENTATION OF THE TEST SURFACE AND OF TESTS PERFORMED ON IT 6.1. Documentation of the test surface The following data shall be given in a document describing the test surface: 6.1.1. The location of the test track; 6.1.2. Type of binder, binder hardness, type of aggregate, maximum theoretical density of the concrete (DR), thickness of the wearing course and grading curve determined from cores from the test track; 6.1.3. Method of compaction (e.g. type of roller, roller mass, number of passes); 6.1.4. Temperature of the mix, temperature of the ambient air and wind speed during laying of the surface; 6.1.5. Date when the surface was laid and contractor; 6.1.6. All or at least the latest test result, including: 6.1.6.1. The residual voids content of each core; 6.1.6.2. The locations in the test area from where the cores for voids measurements have been taken; 6.1.6.3. The sound absorption coefficient of each core (if measured). Specify the results both for each core and each frequency range as well as the overall average; 6.1.6.4. The locations in the test area from where the cores for absorption measurement have been taken; 6.1.6.5. Texture depth, including the number of tests and standard deviation; 6.1.6.6. The institution responsible for tests according to paragraphs 6.1.6.1 and 6.1.6.2 above and the type of equipment used; 6.1.6.7. Date of the test(s) and date when the cores were taken from the test track. 6.2. Documentation of vehicle noise tests conducted on the surface In the document describing the vehicle noise test(s) it shall be stated whether all the requirements of this standard were fulfilled or not. Reference shall be given to a document according to paragraph 6.1 above describing the results which verify this. (1) The specifications for the test site reproduced in this annex are valid until the end of the period indicated in paragraph 12.8 of this Regulation. (2) ISO 10844:1994.

ANNEX 5 TEST PROCEDURES FOR MEASURING WET GRIP (A) — C1 category tyres 1. REFERENCE STANDARDS The following documents listed apply. 1.1. ASTM E 303-93 (Reapproved 2008), Standard Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester. 1.2. ASTM E 501-08, Standard Specification for Standard Rib Tire for Pavement Skid-Resistance Tests. 1.3. ASTM E 965-96 (Reapproved 2006), Standard Test Method for Measuring Pavement Macrotexture Depth Using a Volumetric Technique. 1.4. ASTM E 1136-93 (Reapproved 2003), Standard Specification for a Radial Standard Reference Test Tire P195/75R14. 1.5. ASTM F 2493-08, Standard Specification for a Radial Standard Reference Test Tire P225/60R16. 2. DEFINITIONS For the purposes of testing wet grip of C1 tyres: 2.1. ‘Test run’ means a single pass of a loaded tyre over a given test track surface. 2.2. ‘Test tyre(s)’ means a candidate tyre, a reference tyre or a control tyre or tyre set that is used in a test run. 2.3. ‘Candidate tyre(s) (T)’ means a tyre or a tyre set that is tested for the purpose of calculating its wet grip index. 2.4. ‘Reference tyre(s) (R)’ means a tyre or a tyre set that has the characteristics indicated in the ASTM F 2493-08 and referred to as the Standard Reference Test Tyre. 2.5. ‘Control tyre(s) (C)’ means an intermediate tyre or a set of intermediate tyres which is used when the candidate tyre and the reference tyre cannot be directly compared on the same vehicle. 2.6. ‘Braking force of a tyre’ means the longitudinal force, expressed in newton, resulting from braking torque application. 2.7. ‘Braking force coefficient of a tyre (BFC)’ means the ratio of the braking force to the vertical load. 2.8. ‘Peak braking force coefficient of a tyre’ means the maximum value of a tyre braking force coefficient that occurs prior to wheel lockup as the braking torque is progressively increased. 2.9. ‘Lockup of a wheel’ means the condition of a wheel in which its rotational velocity about the wheel spin axis is zero and it is prevented from rotating in the presence of applied wheel torque. 2.10. ‘Vertical load’ means the load in newton imposed on the tyre perpendicular to the road surface. 2.11. ‘Tyre test vehicle’ means a dedicated special purpose vehicle which has instruments to measure the vertical and the longitudinal forces on one test tyre during braking. 2.12. ‘SRTT14’ means the ASTM E 1136-93 (Reapproved 2003), Standard Specification for a Radial Standard Reference Test Tire P195/75R14. 2.13. ‘SRTT16’ means the ASTM F 2493-08, Standard Specification for a Radial Standard Reference Test Tire P225/60R16. 3. GENERAL TEST CONDITIONS 3.1. Track characteristics The test track shall have the following characteristics: 3.1.1. The surface shall have a dense asphalt surface with a uniform gradient of not more than 2 per cent and shall not deviate more than 6 mm when tested with a 3 m straight edge. 3.1.2. The surface shall have a pavement of uniform age, composition, and wear. The test surface shall be free of loose material and foreign deposits. 3.1.3. The maximum chipping size shall be 10 mm (tolerances permitted from 8 mm to 13 mm). 3.1.4. The texture depth as measured by a sand patch shall be 0,7 ± 0,3 mm. It shall be measured in accordance with ASTM E 965-96 (Reapproved 2006). 3.1.5. The wetted frictional properties of the surface shall be measured with either method (a) or (b) in paragraph 3.2. 3.2. Methods to measure the wetted frictional properties of the surface 3.2.1. British Pendulum Number (BPN) method (a) The British Pendulum Number method shall be as defined in ASTM E 303-93 (Reapproved in 2008). Pad rubber component formulation and physical properties shall be as specified in ASTM E 501-08. The averaged British Pendulum Number (BPN) shall be between 42 and 60 BPN after temperature correction as follows. BPN shall be corrected by the wetted road surface temperature. Unless temperature correction recommendations are indicated by the British pendulum manufacturer, the following formula is used: BPN = BPN(measured value) + temperature correction Temperature correction = – 0,0018 t2 + 0,34 t – 6,1 Where t is the wetted road surface temperature in degrees Celsius. Effects of slider pad wear: the pad shall be removed for maximum wear when the wear on the striking edge of the slider reaches 3,2 mm in the plane of the slider or 1,6 mm vertical to it in accordance with paragraph 5.2.2 and Figure 3 of ASTM E 303-93 (Reapproved 2008). For the purpose of checking track surface BPN consistency for the measurement of wet grip on an instrumented passenger car: the BPN values of the test track should not vary over the entire stopping distance so as to decrease the dispersion of test results. The wetted frictional properties of the surface shall be measured five times at each point of the BPN measurement every 10 meters and the coefficient of variation of the averaged BPN shall not exceed 10 per cent. 3.2.2. ASTM E 1136 Standard Reference Test Tyre method (b) By derogation with paragraph 2.4 above, this method uses the reference tyre that has the characteristics indicated in the ASTM E 1136-93 (Reapproved 2003) and referred to as SRTT14. The average peak braking force coefficient (μ peak,ave) of the SRTT14 shall be 0,7 ± 0,1 at 65 km/h. The average peak braking force coefficient (μ peak,ave) of the SRTT14 shall be corrected for the wetted road surface temperature as follows: Peak braking force coefficient (μ peak,ave) = peak braking force coefficient (measured) + temperature correction Temperature correction = 0,0035 × (t – 20) Where t is the wetted road surface temperature in degrees Celsius. 3.3. Atmospheric conditions The wind conditions shall not interfere with wetting of the surface (wind-shields are allowed). Both the wetted surface temperature and the ambient temperature shall be between 2 °C and 20 °C for snow tyres and 5 °C and 35 °C for normal tyres. The wetted surface temperature shall not vary during the test by more than 10 °C. The ambient temperature must remain close to the wetted surface temperature; the difference between the ambient and the wetted surface temperatures must be less than 10 °C. 4. TESTING METHODS FOR MEASURING WET GRIP For the calculation of the wet grip index (G) of a candidate tyre, the wet grip braking performance of the candidate tyre is compared to the wet grip braking performance of the reference tyre on a vehicle travelling straight ahead on a wet, paved surface. It is measured with one of the following methods: (a) Vehicle method consisting of testing a set of tyres mounted on an instrumented passenger car; (b) Testing method using a trailer towed by a vehicle or a tyre test vehicle, equipped with the test tyre(s). 4.1. Testing method (a) using an instrumented passenger car 4.1.1. Principle The testing method covers a procedure for measuring the deceleration performance of C1 tyres during braking, using an instrumented passenger car equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS), where ‘instrumented passenger carf’ means a passenger car that is fitted with the measuring equipment listed in paragraph 4.1.2.2 below for the purpose of this testing method. Starting with a defined initial speed, the brakes are applied hard enough on four wheels at the same time to activate the ABS. The average deceleration is calculated between two pre-defined speeds. 4.1.2. Equipment 4.1.2.1. Vehicle Permitted modifications on the passenger car are as follows: (a) Those allowing the number of tyre sizes that can be mounted on the vehicle to be increased; (b) Those permitting automatic activation of the braking device to be installed; (c) Any other modification of the braking system is prohibited. 4.1.2.2. Measuring equipment The vehicle shall be fitted with a sensor suitable for measuring speed on a wet surface and distance covered between two speeds. To measure vehicle speed, a fifth wheel or non-contact speed-measuring system shall be used. 4.1.3. Conditioning of the test track and wetting condition The test track surface shall be watered at least half an hour prior to testing in order to equalise the surface temperature and water temperature. External watering should be supplied continuously throughout testing. For the whole testing area, the water depth shall be 1,0 ± 0,5 mm, measured from the peak of the pavement. The test track should then be conditioned by conducting at least ten test runs with tyres not involved in the test programme at 90 km/h. 4.1.4. Tyres and rims 4.1.4.1. Tyre preparation and break-in The test tyres shall be trimmed to remove all protuberances on the tread surface caused by mould air vents or flashes at mould junctions. Fit the test tyres on rims specified by a recognised tyre and rim standards organisation as listed in Appendix 4 to Annex 6 to this Regulation. 4.1.4.2. Tyre load The static load on each axle tyre shall lie between 60 per cent and 90 per cent of the tested tyre load capacity. Tyre loads on the same axle should not differ by more than 10 per cent. 4.1.4.3. Tyre inflation pressure On the front and rear axles, the inflation pressures shall be 220 kPa (for standard- and extra-load tyres). The tyre pressure should be checked just prior to testing at ambient temperature and adjusted if required. 4.1.5. Procedure 4.1.5.1. Test run The following test procedure applies for each test run. 4.1.5.1.1. The passenger car is driven in a straight line up to 85 ± 2 km/h. 4.1.5.1.2. Once the passenger car has reached 85 ± 2 km/h, the brakes are always activated at the same place on the test track referred to as ‘braking starting point’, with a longitudinal tolerance of 5 m and a transverse tolerance of 0,5 m. 4.1.5.1.3. The brakes are activated either automatically or manually. 4.1.5.1.3.1. The automatic activation of the brakes is performed by means of a detection system made of two parts, one indexed to the test track and one on board the passenger car. 4.1.5.1.3.2. The manual activation of the brakes depends on the type of transmission as follows. In both cases, a minimum of 600 N pedal efforts is required. For manual transmission, the driver should release the clutch and depress the brake pedal sharply, holding it down as long as necessary to perform the measurement. For automatic transmission, the driver should select neutral gear and then depress the brake pedal sharply, holding it down as long as necessary to perform the measurement. 4.1.5.1.4. The average deceleration is calculated between 80 km/h and 20 km/h. If any of the specifications listed above (including speed tolerance, longitudinal and transverse tolerance for the braking starting point, and braking time) are not met when a test run is made, the measurement is discarded and a new test run is made. 4.1.5.2. Test cycle A number of test runs are made in order to measure the wet grip index of a set of candidate tyres (T) according to the following procedure, whereby each test run shall be made in the same direction and up to three different sets of candidate tyres may be measured within the same test cycle: 4.1.5.2.1. First, the set of reference tyres are mounted on the instrumented passenger car. 4.1.5.2.2. After at least three valid measurements have been made in accordance with paragraph 4.1.5.1 above, the set of reference tyres is replaced by a set of candidate tyres. 4.1.5.2.3. After six valid measurements of the candidate tyres are performed, two more sets of candidate tyres may be measured. 4.1.5.2.4. The test cycle is closed by three more valid measurements of the same set of reference tyres as at the beginning of the test cycle. Examples: (a) The run order for a test cycle of three sets of candidate tyres (T1 to T3) plus a set of reference tyres (R) would be the following: R-T1-T2-T3-R (b) The run order for a test cycle of five sets of candidate tyres (T1 to T5) plus a set of reference tyres (R) would be the following: R-T1-T2-T3-R-T4-T5-R 4.1.6. Processing of measurement results 4.1.6.1. Calculation of the average deceleration (AD) The average deceleration (AD) is calculated for each valid test run in m/s2 as follows: Where: Sf is the final speed in m/s; Sf = 20 km/h = 5,556 m/s Si is the initial speed in m/s; Si = 80 km/h = 22,222 m/s d is the distance covered between Si and Sf in metre. 4.1.6.2. Validation of results The AD coefficient of variation is calculated as follows: (Standard deviation/Average) × 100. For the reference tyres (R): If the AD coefficient of variation of any two consecutive groups of three tests runs of the reference tyre set is higher than 3 per cent, all data should be discarded and the test repeated for all test tyres (the candidate tyres and the reference tyres). For the candidate tyres (T): The AD coefficients of variation are calculated for each candidate tyre set. If one coefficient of variation is higher than 3 per cent, the data should be discarded and the test repeated for that candidate tyre set. 4.1.6.3. Calculation of adjusted average deceleration (Ra) The average deceleration (AD) of the reference tyre set used for the calculation of its braking force coefficient is adjusted according to the positioning of each candidate tyre set in a given test cycle. This adjusted AD of the reference tyre (Ra) is calculated in m/s2 in accordance with Table 1 where R1 is the average of the AD values in the first test of the reference tyre set (R) and R2 is the average of the AD values in the second test of the same reference tyre set (R). Table 1 Number of sets of candidate tyres within one test cycle Set of candidate tyres Ra 1 (R1-T1-R2) T1 Ra = 1/2 (R1 + R2) 2 (R1-T1-T2-R2) T1 Ra = 2/3 R1 + 1/3 R2 T2 Ra = 1/3 R1 + 2/3 R2 3 (R1-T1-T2-T3-R2) T1 Ra = 3/4 R1 + 1/4 R2 T2 Ra = 1/2 (R1 +R2) T3 Ra = 1/4 R1 + 3/4 R2 4.1.6.4. Calculation of the braking force coefficient (BFC) The braking force coefficient (BFC) is calculated for a braking on the two axles according to Table 2 where Ta (a = 1, 2 or 3) is the average of the AD values for each candidate tyre (T) set that is part of a test cycle. Table 2 Test Tyre Braking force coefficient Reference tyre Candidate tyre g is the acceleration due to gravity, g = 9,81 m/s2 4.1.6.5. Calculation of the wet grip index of the candidate tyre The wet grip index of the candidate tyre (G(T)) is calculated as follows: Where: t is the measured wet surface temperature in degree Celsius when the candidate tyre (T) is tested t0 is the wet surface reference temperature condition, t0 = 20 °C for normal tyres and t0 = 10 °C for snow tyres BFC(R0) is the braking force coefficient for the reference tyre in the reference conditions, BFC(R0) = 0,68 a = – 0,4232 and b = – 8,297 for normal tyres, a = 0,7721 and b = 31,18 for snow tyres [a is expressed as (1/°C)] 4.1.7. Wet grip performance comparison between a candidate tyre and a reference tyre using a control tyre 4.1.7.1. General Where the candidate tyre size is significantly different from that of the reference tyre, a direct comparison on the same instrumented passenger car may not be possible. This testing method uses an intermediate tyre, hereinafter called the control tyre as defined in paragraph 2.5 above. 4.1.7.2. Principle of the approach The principle is the use of a control tyre set and two different instrumented passenger cars for the test cycle of a candidate tyre set in comparison with a reference tyre set. One instrumented passenger car is fitted with the reference tyre set followed by the control tyre set, the other with the control tyre set followed by the candidate tyre set. The specifications listed in paragraphs 4.1.2 to 4.1.4 above apply. The first test cycle is a comparison between the control tyre set and the reference tyre set. The second test cycle is a comparison between the candidate tyre set and the control tyre set. It is done on the same test track and during the same day as the first test cycle. The wetted surface temperature shall be within ± 5 °C of the temperature of the first test cycle. The same control tyre set shall be used for the first and the second test cycles. The wet grip index of the candidate tyre (G(T)) is calculated as follows: G(T) = G1 × G2 Where: G1 is the relative wet grip index of the control tyre (C) compared to the reference tyre (R) calculated as follows: G2 is the relative wet grip index of the candidate tyre (T) compared to the control tyre (C) calculated as follows: 4.1.7.3. Storage and preservation It is necessary that all the tyres of a control tyre set have been stored in the same conditions. As soon as the control tyre set has been tested in comparison with the reference tyre, the specific storage conditions defined in ASTM E 1136-93 (Reapproved 2003) shall be applied. 4.1.7.4. Replacement of reference tyres and control tyres When irregular wear or damage results from tests, or when wear influences the test results, the use of the tyre shall be discontinued. 4.2. Testing method (b) using a trailer towed by a vehicle or a tyre test vehicle 4.2.1. Principle The measurements are conducted on test tyres mounted on a trailer towed by a vehicle (hereafter referred to as tow vehicle) or on a tyre test vehicle. The brake in the test position is applied firmly until sufficient braking torque is generated to produce the maximum braking force that will occur prior to wheel lockup at a test speed of 65 km/h. 4.2.2. Equipment 4.2.2.1. Tow vehicle and trailer or tyre test vehicle The tow vehicle or the tyre test vehicle shall have the capability of maintaining the specified speed of 65 ± 2 km/h even under the maximum braking forces. The trailer or the tyre test vehicle shall be equipped with one place where the tyre can be fitted for measurement purposes hereafter called ‘test position’ and the following accessories: (a) Equipment to activate brakes in the test position; (b) A water tank to store sufficient water to supply the road surface wetting system, unless external watering is used; (c) Recording equipment to record signals from transducers installed at the test position and to monitor water application rate if the self-watering option is used. The maximum variation of toe-settings and camber angle for the test position shall be within ± 0,5° with maximum vertical load. Suspension arms and bushings shall have sufficient rigidity necessary to minimise free play and ensure compliance under application of maximum braking forces. The suspension system shall provide adequate load-carrying capacity and be of such a design as to isolate suspension resonance. The test position shall be equipped with a typical or special automotive brake system which can apply sufficient braking torque to produce the maximum value of braking test wheel longitudinal force at the conditions specified. The brake application system shall be able to control the time interval between initial brake application and peak longitudinal force as specified in paragraph 4.2.7.1 below. The trailer or the tyre test vehicle shall be designed to accommodate the range of candidate tyre sizes to be tested. The trailer or the tyre test vehicle shall have provisions for adjustment of vertical load as specified in paragraph 4.2.5.2 below. 4.2.2.2. Measuring equipment The test wheel position on the trailer or the tyre test vehicle shall be equipped with a rotational wheel velocity measuring system and with transducers to measure the braking force and vertical load at the test wheel. General requirements for measurement system: The instrumentation system shall conform to the following overall requirements at ambient temperatures between 0 °C and 45 °C: (a) Overall system accuracy, force: ± 1,5 per cent of the full scale of the vertical load or braking force; (b) Overall system accuracy, speed: ± 1,5 per cent of speed or ± 1,0 km/h, whichever is greater. Vehicle speed: To measure vehicle speed, a fifth wheel or non-contact precision speed-measuring system should be used. Braking forces: The braking force-measuring transducers shall measure longitudinal force generated at the tyre–road interface as a result of brake application within a range from 0 per cent to at least 125 per cent of the applied vertical load. The transducer design and location shall minimise inertial effects and vibration-induced mechanical resonance. Vertical load: The vertical load-measuring transducer shall measure the vertical load at the test position during brake application. The transducer shall have the same specifications as described previously. Signal conditioning and recording system: All signal conditioning and recording equipment shall provide linear output with necessary gain and data reading resolution to meet the specified previous requirements. In addition, the following requirements apply: (a) The minimum frequency response shall be flat from 0 Hz to 50 Hz (100 Hz) within ± 1 per cent full scale; (b) The signal-to-noise ratio shall be at least 20/1; (c) The gain shall be sufficient to permit full-scale display for full-scale input signal level; (d) The input impedance shall be at least ten times larger than the output impedance of the signal source; (e) The equipment shall be insensitive to vibrations, acceleration, and changes in ambient temperature. 4.2.3. Conditioning of the test track The test track should be conditioned by conducting at least ten test runs with tyres not involved in the test program at 65 ± 2 km/h. 4.2.4. Wetting conditions The tow vehicle and trailer or the tyre test vehicle may be optionally equipped with a pavement-wetting system, less the storage tank, which, in the case of the trailer, is mounted on the tow vehicle. The water being applied to the pavement ahead of the test tyres shall be supplied by a nozzle suitably designed to ensure that the water layer encountered by the test tyre has a uniform cross section at the test speed with a minimum splash and overspray. The nozzle configuration and position shall ensure that the water jets are directed towards the test tyre and pointed towards the pavement at an angle of 20° to 30°. The water shall strike the pavement 250 mm to 450 mm ahead of the centre of tyre contact. The nozzle shall be located 25 mm above the pavement or at the minimum height required to clear obstacles which the tester is expected to encounter, but in no case more than 100 mm above the pavement. The water layer shall be at least 25 mm wider than the test tyre tread and applied so the tyre is centrally located between the edges. Water delivery rate shall ensure a water depth of 1,0 ± 0,5 mm and shall be consistent throughout the test to within ± 10 per cent. The volume of