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Proposal for a Council Directive on pneumatic tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers 
COM(89) 653 final — SYN 238 
(Submitted by the Commission on 12 February 1990) 
(90/C 95/03) 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European 
Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a 
thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
In cooperation with the European Parliament, 
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social 
Committee, 
Whereas measures should be adopted in order gradually to 
establish the internal market during a period expiring on 
31 December 1992; whereas the internal market comprises 
an entity without internal frontiers within which the free 
movement of goods, persons, services and capital shall be 
guaranteed; 
Whereas the technical requirements which motor vehicles 
and their trailers must satisfy pursuant to national laws 
relate, inter alia, to tyres; 
Whereas those requirements differ from one Member State to 
another; whereas it is therefore necessary that all Member 
States adopt the same requirements either in addition to or in 
place of their existing rules in order to permit, in particular, 
the implementation, for each type of vehicle, of the EEC 
type-approval procedure which was the subject of Council 
Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the 
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to 
the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (!), as 
last amended by Directive 81/403/EEC (2); 
Whereas rules on tyres should lay down common 
requirements concerning not only their construction but also 
how such tyres should be fitted on vehicles; 
Whereas, consequently, a common procedure for granting 
an EC mark to any tyre type complying with the common 
construction and test requirements should be established; 
whereas, at the Community level, to ensure the free 
movement of tyres, the conformity of the tyres with the 
common requirements is assured by the affixing on each tyre 
of an EC mark which has been granted to the manufacturer in 
accordance with the abovementioned procedure; whereas 
any Member State may, in order to check the conformity of 
the tyres with the common requirements, carry out controls 
at any moment; whereas, in the case that non-conformity is 
(») OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1. 
(2) OJ No L 220, 8. 8. 1987, p. 44. established, the Member States shall take the necessary steps 
to ensure the conformity of the tyres with the requirements; 
whereas these measures may result in the withdrawal of the 
abovementioned EC mark; 
Whereas it is desirable to take into account the technical 
requirements adopted by the UN Economic Commission for 
Europe in its Regulation No 30 ('Uniform provisions for the 
approval of tyres of motor vehicles and their trailers') (3), as 
amended, which is annexed to the Agreement of 20 March 
1958 concerning the adoption of uniform conditions for 
approval and reciprocal recognition of approval for motor 
vehicle equipment and parts; 
Whereas the approximation of national laws relating to 
motor vehicles entails reciprocal recognition by Member 
States of the checks carried out by each of them on the basis of 
the common requirements, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: 
Article 1 
For the purposes of this Directive: 
— 'vehicle' means any motor vehicle in category Mj as well 
as their trailers in categories Ox and 02. The 
international classification of these vehicles shall be as set 
out in note (b) of Annex I to Directive 70/156/EEC, 
— 'manufacturer' means the holder of the trade name or 
mark of tyres, 
— 'tyre' means any new radial-ply, bias-belted or 
diagonal-ply tyre intended for vehicles designed for a 
maximum speed less than or equal to 240 km/h. 
Article 2 
1. Member States shall grant EEC component type-
approval under the conditions of Annex I, for any tyre 
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and its amendments 01, 02 and 03. 
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type which satisfies the requirements of Annexes II to VII of 
this Directive and grant an EEC component type-approval 
number as specified in Annex I. 
2. Member States shall take all appropriate measures to 
prevent the use of any marks liable to create confusion 
between tyres which have been type-approved pursuant to 
this Directive and other devices. 
Article 3 
The manufacturer shall affix on his tyres the EC mark 
referred to in Article 2, certifying thereby that they satisfy the 
requirements of this Directive. 
Article 4 
The competent authorities of a Member State shall, within 
one month of issuing an EEC type-approval, send a copy of 
the component type-approval certificate, a model of which is 
given in Annex VIII, to the other Member States and, if 
requested, send the test report of any type of tyre 
approved. 
Article 5 
1. The Member State which has granted the EEC 
component type-approval shall take the necessary measures 
to verify that production models conform to the approved 
type in so far as this is necessary and if need be in cooperation 
with the competent authorities in the other Member States. 
For this purpose, the Member State may at any time check the 
conformity of the tyres to the requirements of this Directive. 
Such verification shall be limited to spot checks. 
2. If the authorities of the Member State find that a 
number of tyres with the same approval marking do not 
conform to the approved type, they shall take the necessary 
measures to ensure that production models conform. Where 
there is a consistent failure to conform, these measures may 
extend to a withdrawal of the EEC type-approval. The said 
authorities shall take the same measures if they are informed 
by the competent authorities of another Member State of 
such failure to conform. 
3. The competent authorities of the Member States shall, 
within one month, notify each other using the form shown in 
Annex VIII of any withdrawal of an EEC type-approval, and 
of the reasons for such a measure. 
Article 6 
Member States may not prohibit or restrict the placing on the 
market of tyres bearing the EEC component type-approval 
mark. Article 7 
1. If, on the basis of a substantiated justification a 
Member State considers that a tyre type is dangerous 
although complying with the requirements of this Directive, 
it may within its territory, provisionally prohibit the 
marketing of that product or subject it to special conditions. 
It shall immediately inform the other Member States and the 
Commission thereof, stating the grounds for its decision. 
2. The Commission shall, within six weeks, consult the 
Member States concerned, following which it shall deliver its 
opinion without delay and take the appropriate steps. 
3. If the Commission is of the opinion that technical 
adaptations to the Directives are necessary, such adaptations 
shall be adopted by either the Commission or the Council in 
accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 11. In 
this event, the Member State which has adopted safeguard 
measures may maintain them until the entry into force of the 
adaptations. 
Article 8 
Any decision taken pursuant to the provisions adopted 
in implementation of this Directive to refuse or withdraw 
EEC component type-approval for a tyre or implying a 
prohibition of marketing or of use shall set out in detail the 
reasons on which it is based. Such decision shall be notified to 
the party concerned, who shall at the same time be informed 
of the remedies available to him under the laws in force in the 
Member States and of the time limits allowed for the exercise 
of such remedies. 
Article 9 
Member States may not refuse EEC type-approval or 
national type-approval to a vehicle on grounds relating to its 
tyres if these bear the EEC component type-approval mark 
and are fitted in accordance with the requirements set out in 
Annex IX. 
Article 10 
Member States may not refuse or prohibit the sale, 
registration, entry into service or use of a new vehicle on 
grounds relating to its tyres if these bear the EEC component 
type-approval mark and are fitted in accordance with the 
requirements set out in Annex IX. 
Article 11 
Any amendments necessary to adapt the requirements of the 
Annexes to technical progress shall be adopted by the 
Commission in accordance with the procedure laid down in 
Article 12. 
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The Commission shall be assisted by a committee of an 
advisory nature composed of the representatives of the 
Member States and chaired by the representative of the 
Commission. 
The representative of the Commission shall submit tothe 
committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The 
committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft withmatime 
limit whichthe chairman maylaydown according to the 
urgency of the mattermf^cessary by takm^avote. 
The opinion shall be recorded in the minutest in additions 
each Member State shall have the n^ht to ask tohave its 
position recorded in the minutes. 
The Commission shall take the utmost account of the 
opinion delivered by the committee. It shall inform the committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken 
into account. 
Member States shall adopt and publish the provisions 
necessary to comply withthisUirectivebefore 1 January 
1^^ and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. 
They shall apply these provisions fromlC^ctoberl^^. 
T^he provisions adopted pursuant to the first paragraph shall 
make express reference to this Directive. 
This Directive is addressed to the Member States. 
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LIST OF ANNEXES 
ANNEX I — Conditions governing the EEC component type-approval and marking of tyres 
ANNEX II (*) — Definitions, markings, specifications 
ANNEX III (*) — Arrangement of tyre markings 
ANNEX IV (*) — List of load capacity indices and corresponding maximum mass to be carried (kg) 
ANNEX V (*) — Tyre size designation and dimensions 
ANNEX VI (*) — Method of measuring pneumatic tyres 
ANNEX VII (*) — Procedure for load/speed performance tests 
ANNEX VIII — Model of EEC type-approval certificate 
ANNEX IX — Conditions relating to the fitting of tyres to vehicles 
The technical requirements of this Annex are similar to those of Regulation No 30 of the Economic Commission for Europe. In 
particular, the breakdown into sections is the same. For this reason, where a section of Regulation No 30 has no counterpart in 
this Directive, its number is given in brackets for the record. 
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ANNEX J 
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL AND MARKING OF TYRES 
1. APPLICATION FOR EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL 
1.1. Application for EEC component type-approval for a type of tyre shall be made by the manufacturer or by his 
authorized representative. 
1.2. It shall specify the type or types of tyres which will bear the EC mark. For each tyre type the application shall further 
specify: 
1.2.1. the tyre-size designation as defined in item 2.18 of Annex II; 
1.2.2. the trade name or mark; 
1.2.3. the category of use (ordinary (road-type), snow tyre or T-type temporary use spare tyre); 
1.2.4. the structure; 
1.2.5. the speed category; 
1.2.6. the load-capacity index of the tyre; 
1.2.7. whether the tyre is to be used with or without an inner tube; 
1.2.8. whether the tyre is 'standard' or 'reinforced'; 
1.2.9. the ply-rating number of diagonal (bias-ply) tyres; 
1.2.10. the overall dimensions: overall section width, outer diameter or size factor for tyre types of specifically United States 
series etablished by the 'Tyre and Rim Association (T&RA)'; 
1.2.11. the rim on which the tyre can be mounted; 
1.2.12. the measuring rim and test rim; 
1.2.13. the test pressure where the manufacturer requests the application of item 1.3, Annex VII 
1.2.14. the factor 'x' referred to in item 2.21 of Annex II. 
1.3. On request of the competent authorities, the manufacturer or his representtive shall also submit: 
1.3.1. a complete technical file for each tyre type containing in particular the test reports, drawings or photographs (three 
copies) of the side walls and of the tread of the tyre, as well as a dimensioned drawing of the cross-section of the tyre. 
The photographs or drawings must show the proposed position of the EEC component type-approval mark; 
1.3.2. two samples for each tyre type. 
1.4. The manufacturer or his representative may apply for the EEC component type approval to be extended to include 
modified tyre types. 
2. INSCRIPTIONS 
Specimens of a type of tyre submitted for EEC component type-approval must bear the applicant's clearly visible and 
indelible trade mark or name and must allow sufficient space for the inscription of the EEC component type-approval 
mark; this space must be indicated in the documents referred to in item 1.3.1. 
3. EEC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL 
3.1. EEC component type-approval shall be granted and a component type-approval number issued in respect of any tyre 
submitted in accordance with the provisions of item 1 above which satisfies the requirements of this Directive. 
3.2. This number shall not be assigned to any other type of tyre. 
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4. MARKING 
4.1. Any tyre conforming to a type in respect of which component type-approval has been granted pursuant to this Directive 
shall bear an EEC component type-approval mark. 
4.2. The EEC component type-approval mark shall consist of a rectangle surrounding the lower case letter 'e' followed by 
the distinguishing letter(s) or number of the Member State which has granted the component type-approval: 1 for 
Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 6 for Belgium, 9 for Spain, 11 forthe United Kingdom, 13 for 
Luxembourg, 18 for Denmark, 21 for Portugal, IRL for Ireland, EL for Greece. The EEC component type-approval 
number shall consist of the component type-approval number shown on the certificate completed for the type, 
preceded by two figures indicating the sequence number of the latest amendment to this Council Directive on the date 
EEC component type-approval was granted. 
The amendment sequence number and the component type-approval number shown on the certificate shall be 
separated by asterisks. In this Directive the sequence number is 00. 
4.3. The EEC component type-approval mark and number, as well as additional markings required in Annex II, 
paragraph 3 shall be affixed as prescribed in that paragraph. 
The rectangle forming the EC mark shall have a minimum length of 24 mm and a minimum height of 12 mm. Letters 
and number(s) shall have a minimum height of 6 mm. 
An example of the EC mark is given below: 
a > 24 mm 
a/4 
00*479 A 
T L a A 
a/4 
The tyre bearing the EC mark shown above is a tyre satisfying the EEC requirements (e), for which the EC mark has 
been granted under the number (479) in Ireland (IRL) on the basis of Directive .../.. ./EEC (00). 
Note: The number 479 (component type-approval number of the EC mark) and the letters IRL (letters of the Member 
State which has granted the EC mark) are for guidance only. 
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ANNEX II 
DEFINITIONS, MARKINGS, SPECIFICATIONS 
(1.) 
2. DEFINITIONS 
For the purposes of this Directive: 
2.1. type of pneumatic tyre means a category of pneumatic tyres which do not differ in such essential respects as: 
2.1.1. trade name or mark; 
2.1.2. tyre-size designation; 
2.1.3. category of use (ordinary (road type), snow tyre or temporary use); 
2.1.4. structure (diagonal (bias-ply), bias-belted, radial-ply); 
2.1.5. speed category; 
2.1.6. load-capacity index; 
2.1.7. tyre cross-section; 
2.2. snow tyre means a tyre whose tread pattern and whose structure are primarily designed to ensure in mud and fresh 
or melting snow a performance better than that of an ordinary (road-type) tyre. The tread pattern of a snow tyre 
generally consists of groove (rib) and/or solid-block elements more widely spaced than on an ordinary (road-type) 
tyre; 
2.3. structure of a pneumatic tyre means the technical characteristics of the tyre's carcase. The following structures are 
distinguished in particular: 
2.3.1. diagonal or bias-ply describes a pneumatic-tyre structure in which the ply cords extend to the bead and are laid at 
alternate angles of substantially less than 90° to the centre line of the tread; 
2.3.2. bias-belted describes a pneumatic tyre structure of diagonal (bias-ply) type in which the carcase is restricted by a 
belt comprising two or more layers of substantially inextensible cord material laid at alternate angles close to those 
of the carcase; 
2.3.3. radial describes a pneumatic tyre structure in which the ply cords extend to the beads and are laid substantially at 
90° to the centre line of the tread, the carcase being stabilized by an essentially inextensible circumferential 
belt; 
2.3.4. reinforced describes a pneumatic tyre structure in which the carcase is more resistant than that of the corresponding 
normal tyre; 
2.3.5. temporary use spare tyre means a tyre different from a tyre intended to be fitted to any vehicle for normal driving 
conditions but intended only for temporary use under restricted driving conditions; 
2.3.6. T-type temporary use spare tyre means a type of temporary use spare tyre designed for use at inflation pressures 
higher than those established for normal and reinforced tyres; 
2.4. bead means the part of a pneumatic tyre which is of such shape and structure as to fit the rim and hold the tyre on 
it('); 
2.5. cord means the strands forming the fabric of the plies in the pneumatic tyre 0); 
2.6. ply means a layer of rubber-coated parallel cords (J); 
2.7. carcase means that part of a pneumatic tyre other than the tread and the rubber side walls which, when inflated, 
bears the load (*); 
2.8. tread means that part of a pneumatic tyre which comes into contact with the ground, protects the carcase against 
mechanical damage and contributes to ground adhesion (*); 
(') See explanatory figure. 
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2.9. side wall means the part of a pneumatic tyre between the tread and the bead ('); 
2.10. lower zone means the part of a pneumatic tyre between the maximal section of the tyre and the part which is 
covered by the rim trim; 
2.11. tread groove means the space between two adjacent ribs or blocks in the tread pattern (*); 
2.12. section width means the linear distance between the outsides of the side walls of an inflated pneumatic tyre, 
excluding elevations due to labelling (marking), decoration or protective bands or ribs ('); 
2.13. overall width means the linear distance between the outsides of the side walls of an inflated pneumatic tyre, 
including labelling (marking), decoration and protective bands or ribs (J); 
2.14. section height means a distance equal to half the difference between the outer diameter of the tyre and the nominal 
rim diameter; 
2.15. nominal aspect ratio Ra means the centuple of the number obtained by dividing the number expressing the height of 
the section in millimetres by the number expressing the nominal section width in millimetres (H/S,); 
2.16. outer diameter means the overall diameter of an inflated new pneumatic tyre ('); 
2.17. size factor means the sum of the outer diameter of the tyre and the section width, both measured on the measuring 
rim. 
2.18. Tyre-size designation 
2.18.1. means a designation showing: 
2.18.1.1. the nominal section width. This width must be expressed in mm, except in the case of the types of tyre for which the 
size designation is shown in the first column of the tables in Annex V; 
2.18.1.2. the nominal aspect ratio, except in the case of certain types of tyre, for which the size designation is shown in the 
first column of the tables in Annex V; 
2.18.1.3. a conventional number denoting the nominal diameter of the rim and corresponding to its diameter expressed 
either in inches (numbers below 100) or in mm (numbers above 100). Numbers corresponding to both types of 
measurement may be used together in the designation; 
2.18.1.4. the letter 'T in front of the nominal section width in case of T-type temporary use spare tyres. 
2.18.2. However, for a tyre type already existing at the notification of this Directive, the designation may be the 
designation used at the moment of this notification; 
2.19. nominal rim diameter means the diameter of the rim on which a tyre is designed to be mounted; 
2.20. rim means the support for a tyre-and-tube assembly, or for a tubeless tyre, on which the tyre beads are 
seated (*); 
2.21. theoretical rim means the notional rim whose width would be equal to 'x' times the nominal section width of a tyre; 
the value 'x' must be justified by the tyre manufacturer; 
2.22. measuring rim means the rim on which a tyre must be fitted for size measurements; 
2.23. test rim means the rim on which a tyre must be fitted for testing; 
2.24. chunking means the breaking away of pieces of rubber from the tread 
2.25. cord separation means the parting of the cords from their rubber coating; 
2.26. ply separation means the parting of adjacent plies; 
2.27. tread separation means the pulling away of the tread from the carcase; 
2.28. tread-wear indicators mean the projections within the tread-grooves designed to give a visual indication of the 
degree of wear of the tread; 
2.29. load capacity index means a figure associated with the maximum load which a tyre can support. The list of these 
indices and of the corresponding maximum loads is given in Annex IV. 
2.30. Speed category means: 
2.30.1. in relation to an ordinary (road-type) tyre the category in which a tyre is classified if, in conformity with the 
requirements specified by the manufacturer for its use, it can be fitted to a car which does not reach a speed higher 
than the maximum speed prescribed for that category; 
(') See explanatory figure. 
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2.30.2. in relation to a snow tyre, the speed category in which as snow tyre is classified in terms of the maximum speed at 
which it can run; 
2.30.3. the speed categories are as shown in the table below: 
Symbol of the speed category 
L 
M 
N 
P 
Q 
R 
S 
T 
U 
H 
V Maximum speed 
(km/h) 
120 
130 
140 
150 
160 
170 
180 
190 
200 
210 
240 
2.31. principal grooves means the wide grooves situated in the central zone of the tread, which covers approximately 
three-quarters of the tread's width; 
2.32. maximum load rating means the maximum mass the tyre is rated to carry: 
2.32.1. for speeds not exceeding 210 km/h the maximum load rating shall not exceed the value associated with the load 
capacity index of the tyre; 
2.32.2. for speeds higher than 210 km/h, but not exceeding 240 km/h (tyres classified with speed category symbol 'V'), 
the maximum load rating shall not exceed the percentage of the value associated with the load capacity index of the 
tyre, indicated in the table below, with reference to the speed capability of the car to which the tyre is fitted. 
Maximum speed 
(km/h) 
215 
220 
225 
230 
235 
240 Load 
(%) 
98,5 
97 
95,5 
94 
92,5 
91 
For intermediate maximum speeds linear interpolations of the maximum load rating are allowed. 
MARKINGS 
Tyres must bear: 
the trade name or mark; 
the tyre-size designation as defined in item 2.18 above; 
an indication of the structure as follows: 
on diagonal (bias-ply) tyres, no marking or the letter 'D'; 
on radial-ply tyres, the letter 'R' placed in front of the rim-diameter marking, and, optionally, the word 
'RADIAL'; 
on bias-belted tyres, the letter 'B' placed in front of the rim-diameter marking, and in addition the words 
'BIAS-BELTED'; 
an indication of the tyre's speed category by means of the symbol shown in item 2.30.3 above; 
the inscription 'M + S' or 'M.S' or 'M & S' in the case of a snow tyre; 
the load-capacity index as defined in item 2.29 above; 3. 
3.1. 
3.1.1. 
3.1.2. 
3.1.3. 
3.1.3.1. 
3.1.3.2. 
3.1.3.3. 
3.1.4. 
3.1.5. 
3.1.6. 
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3.1.7. the word TUBELESS' if the tyre is designed for use without an inner tube; 
3.1.8. the word 'REINFORCED' if the tyre is a reinforced tyre; 
3.1.9. the date of manufacture in the form of a group of three digits, the first two showing the week and the last one the 
year of manufacture. 
3.2. Annex III gives an example of the arrangement of tyre markings. 
33. The tyre shall also bear the EEC component type-approval mark, the model of which is given in Annex I. 
3.4. The markings referred to in items 3.1 and 3.3 shall be moulded onto or into the tyres. They shall be clearly legible 
and situated in the lower area of the tyre, except for the marking referred to in item 3.1.1. In the case of 
asymmetrical tyres the markings shall be affixed at least on the outer side wall, in the case of symmetrical tyres on 
both side walls except for the markings referred to in items 3.1.9 and 3.3. 
(4.) 
(5.) 
6. SPECIFICATIONS 
6.1. Dimensions of tyres 
6.1.1. Section width of a tyre 
6.1.1.1. The section width shall be calculated by the following formula: 
S = S, + K (A-A,) 
where: 
S is the 'section width' expressed in mm and measured on the measuring rim, 
Si is the 'nominal section width' in mm as shown on the side wall of the tyre in the designation of the tyre as 
prescribed, 
A is the width (expressed in mm) of the measuring rim, as shown by the manufacturer in the descriptive note; 
and 
At is the width (expressed in mm) of the theoretical rim. 
Ai shall be taken to equal S, multiplied by the factor 'x' as specified by the tyre manufacturer, and K shall be taken 
to equal 0,4. 
Hence, after replacement of A! by its value as a function of Si, and or K by the value 0,4, 
S = 0,72 S, + 0,4 A. 
6.1.1.2. However, for the types of tyres for which the designation is given in the first column of the tables in Annex V, the 
section width shall be that given opposite the tyre designation in these tables. 
6.1.2. Outer diameter of a tyre 
6.1.2.1. The outer diameter of a tyre shall be calculated by the following formula: 
D = d + 0,02 (S, • Ra) 
where: 
D is the outer diameter expressed in mm, 
d is the conventional figure mentioned previously in item 2.18.1.3, expressed in mm, 
Si is the nominal section width (in mm), and 
Ra is the nominal aspect ratio, 
all as shown on the side wall of the tyre in the tyre designation in conformity with the requirements of 
item 3. 
6.1.2.2. However, for the types of tyres for which the designation is given in the first column of the tables of Annex V the 
outer diameter shall be that given opposite the tyre designation in these tables. However, these provisions do not 
apply to the tyres for which the maximum outer diameter and a size factor is given in conformity with item 1.2.10 
of Annex I. 
6.1.3. Method of measuring pneumatic tyres 
The dimensions of pneumatic tyres shall be measured by the procedure described in Annex VI. 
6.1.4. Tyre section width specification 
6.1.4.1. The overall width of a tyre may be less than the section width or widths determined pursuant to item 6.1.1 
above. 
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6.1.4.2. It may exceed that value by the following percentages: 
6.1.4.2.1. in diagonal (bias-ply) tyres: 6%; 
6.1.4.2.2. in radial-ply tyres: 4%; 
6.1.4.2.3. in addition, if the tyre has a special protective band, the figure as increased by the above tolerances may be exceeded 
by 8 mm; 
6.1.4.2.4. for the tyres for which the maximum outer diameter and a size factor is given in conformity to item 1.2.10 of Annex 
I, the tolerances quoted in items 6.1.4.2.1 and 6.1.4.2.2 are 7%, whatever the tyre structure. 
6.1.5. Tyre outer-diameter specifications 
6.1.5.1. The outer diameter of a tyre must not differ from the value (D) determined pursuant to item 6.1.2 by more 
than: 
6.1.5.1.1. ± 2% in the case of an ordinary (road-type) tyre; or 
6.1.5.1.2. -2 and +4% in the case of a snow tyre. These provisions shall not apply to any tyre type for which the maximum 
outer diamteter and a size factor are given in conformity to item 1.2.10 of Annex I. 
6.2. Load/speed performance test 
6.2.1. The pneumatic tyre shall undergo a load/speed performance test carried out in accordance with the procedure 
described in Annex VII. 
6.2.2. A tyre which after undergoing the load/speed test does not exhibit any tread separation, ply separation, cord 
separation, chunking or broken cords shall be deemed to have passed the test. 
6.2.3. The outer diameter of the tyre, measured six hours after the load/speed performance test, must not differ by more 
than ± 3,5% from the outer diameter as measured before the test. 
6.3. Tread-wear indicators 
6.3.1. The tread of the pneumatic tyre shall include not less than six transverse rows of wear indicators, approximately 
equally-spaced and situated in the principal grooves of the tread. The tread wear indicators shall be such that they 
cannot be confused with the rubber ridges between the ribs or blocks of the tread. 
6.3.2. However, in the case of tyres of dimensions appropriate for mounting on rims of a nominal diameter of 12" or less, 
four rows of tread-wear indicators shall be accepted. 
6.3.3. The wear indicators shall give visual warning when the depth of the corresponding tread-grooves has been reduced 
to 1,6 mm with a tolerance of +0,4/ -0,25 mm. 
6.3.4. The height of tread wear indicators is determined by measuring the difference between the depth, from the tread's 
surface, to the top of the tread wear indicator and to the bottom of the tread groove close to the slope at the base of 
the tread wear indicator. 
(7.) 
(8.) 
(9.) 
(10.) 
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Explanatory figure 
(see item 2 of Annex II) 
Tread Tread grooves 
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ANNEX III 
ARRANGEMENT OF TYRE MARKINGS 
Example of the markings to be borne by types of tyres placed on the market after the notification of this 
Directive 
b * 185/70R14 89T X b c X TUBELESS M + S X c 
253 T c 
b > 6 mm 
c > 4 mm 
These markings define a pneumatic tyre: 
— having a nominal section width of 185, 
— having a nominal aspect ratio of 70, 
— of radial-ply structure (R), 
— having a nominal rim diameter of 14, 
— having a load capacity of 580 kg, corresponding to load index 89 in Annex IV, 
— classified in the speed category T (maximum speed 190 km/h), 
— for fitting without an inner tube ('tubeless'), 
— of 'snow' type, 
— manufactured during the 25th week of the year 1993. 
The positioning and order of the markings constituting the tyre designation shall be the following: 
(a) the size designation, comprising the nominal section width, the nominal aspect ratio, the type-off-structure 
symbol (where applicable) and the nominal rim diameter, shall be grouped as shown in the above example: 
185/70 R14; 
(b) the load index and the symbol of the speed category shall be placed near the size designation. It may either 
precede or follow it or be placed above or below it; 
(c) the symbols 'tubeless', 'reinforced', and 'M + S' may be at a distance from the size-designation. 
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ANNEX IV 
LIST OF LOAD-CAPACITY INDICES AND CORRESPONDING MAXIMUM MASS TO BE 
CARRIED (kg) 
LI kg 
0 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
22 
U 
24 
25 
26 
27 
28 
29 
30 45 
46,2 
47,5 
48,7 
50 
51,5 
53 
54,5 
56 
58 
60 
61,5 
63 
65 
67 
69 
71 
73 
75 
77,5 
80 
82,5 
85 
87,5 
90 
92,5 
95 
97,5 
100 
103 
106 LI 
31 
32 
33 
34 
35 
36 
37 
38 
39 
40 
41 
42 
43 
44 
45 
46 
47 
48 
49 
50 
51 
52 
53 
54 
55 
56 
57 
58 
59 
60 
61 kg 
109 
112 
115 
118 
121 
125 
128 
132 
136 
140 
145 
150 
155 
160 
165 
170 
175 
180 
185 
190 
195 
200 
206 
212 
218 
224 
230 
236 
243 
250 
257 LI 
62 
63 
64 
65 
66 
67 
68 
69 
70 
71 
72 
73 
74 
75 
76 
77 
78 
79 
80 
81 
82 
83 
84 
85 
86 
87 
88 
89 
90 
91 
92 kg 
265 
272 
280 
290 
300 
307 
315 
325 
335 
345 
355 
365 
375 
387 
400 
412 
425 
437 
450 
462 
475 
487 
500 
515 
530 
545 
560 
580 
600 
615 
630 LI 
93 
94 
95 
96 
97 
98 
99 
100 
101 
102 
103 
104 
105 
106 
107 
108 
109 
110 
111 
112 
113 
114 
115 
116 
117 
118 
119 
120 kg 
650 
670 
690 
710 
730 
750 
775 
800 
825 
850 
875 
900 
925 
950 
975 
1 000 
1 030 
1 060 
1 090 
1 120 
1 150 
1 180 
1 215 
1 250 
1285 
1 320 
1 360 
1 400 
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ANNEX V 
TYRE SIZE DESIGNATION AND DIMENSIONS 
(see Annex II, items 6.1.1.2 and 6.1.2.2) 
Part 1 
(EUROPEAN TYRES) 
TABLE I 
Tyres in diagonal construction 
Size 
Super balloon series 
4.80-10 
5.20-10 
5.20-12 
5.60-13 
5.90-13 
6.40-13 
5.20-14 
5.60-14 
5.90-14 
6.40-14 
5.60-15 
5.90-15 
6.40-15 
6.70-15 
7.10-15 
7.60-15 
8.20-15 
Low section series 
5.50-12 
6.00-12 
7.00-13 
7.00-14 
7.50-14 
8.00-14 
6.00-15 L 
Super low section series (2) 
155-13/6.15-13 
165-13/6.45-13 
175-13/6.95-13 
155-14/6.15-14 
165-14/6.45-14 
175-14/6.95-14 
185-14/7.35-14 
195-14/7.75-14 
Ultra low section 
5.9-10 
6.5-13 
6.9-13 
7.3-13 Measuring rim 
width code 
3.5 
3.5 
3.5 
4 
4 
4.5 
3.5 
4 
4 
4.5 
4 
4 
4.5 
4.5 
5 
5.5 
6 
4 
4.5 
5 
5 
5.5 
6 
4.5 
4.5 
4.5 
5 
4.5 
4.5 
5 
5.5 
5.5 
4 
4.5 
4.5 
5 Overall 
diameter (') (mm) 
490 
508 
558 
600 
616 
642 
612 
626 
642 
666 
650 
668 
692 
710 
724 
742 
760 
552 
574 
644 
668 
688 
702 
650 
582 
600 
610 
608 
626 
638 
654 
670 
483 
586 
600 
614 Tyre section 
width (') mm 
128 
132 
132 
145 
150 
163 
132 
145 
150 
163 
145 
150 
163 
170 
180 
193 
213 
142 
156 
178 
178 
190 
203 
156 
157 
167 
178 
157 
167 
178 
188 
198 
148 
166 
172 
184 
(') Tolerances: see paragraphs 6.1.4 and 6.1.5 of Annex II. 
(2) The following size designations are accepted: 
185-14/7.35-14 or 185-14 or 7.35-14 or 7.35-14/185-14. 
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TABLE II 
Tyres in radial construction 
Size 
5.60 R 13 
5.90 R 13 
6.40 R 13 
7.00 R 13 
7.25 R 13 
5.90 R 14 
5.60 R 15 
6.40 R 15 
6.70 R 15 
140 R 12 
150 R 12 
150 R 13 
160 R 13 
170 R 13 
150 R 14 
180 R15 Measuring rim 
width code 
4 
4.5 
4.5 
5 
5 
4.5 
4 
4.5 
5 
4 
4 
4 
4.5 
5 
4 
5 Overall 
diameter (M mm 
606 
626 
640 
644 
654 
654 
656 
690 
710 
538 
554 
580 
596 
608 
606 
676 Tyre section 
width (') mm 
145 
155 
170 
178 
184 
155 
145 
170 
180 
138 
150 
149 
158 
173 
149 
174 
(') Tolerances: see paragraphs 6.1.4 and 6.1.5 of Annex II. 
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TABLE III 
Millimetric series — Radial 
Size (2) 
125 R 10 
145 R 10 
125 R 12 
135 R 12 
145 R 12 
155 R 12 
125 R 13 
135 R 13 
145 R 13 
155 R 13 
165 R 13 
175 R 13 
185 R 13 
125 R 14 
135 R 14 
145 R 14 
155 R 14 
165 R 14 
175 R 14 
185 R 14 
195 R 14 
205 R 14 
215 R 14 
225 R 14 
125 R 15 
135 R 15 
145 R 15 
155 R 15 
165 R 15 
175 R 15 
185 R 15 
195 R 15 
205 R 15 
215 R 15 
225 R 15 
235 R 15 
175 R 16 
185 R 16 
205 R 16 Measuring rim 
width code 
3.5 
4 
3.5 
4 
4 
4.5 
3.5 
4 
4 
4.5 
4.5 
5 
5.5 
3.5 
4 
4 
4.5 
4.5 
5 
5.5 
5.5 
6 
6 
6.5 
3.5 
4 
4 
4.5 
4.5 
5 
5.5 
5.5 
6 
6 
6.5 
6.5 
5 
5.5 
6 Overall 
diameter (') mm 
459 
492 
510 
522 
542 
550 
536 
548 
566 
578 
596 
608 
624 
562 
574 
590 
604 
622 
634 
650 
666 
686 
700 
714 
588 
600 
616 
630 
646 
660 
674 
690 
710 
724 
738 
752 
686 
698 
736 Tyre section 
width (') mm 
127 
147 
127 
137 
147 
157 
127 
137 
147 
157 
167 
178 
188 
127 
137 
147 
157 
167 
178 
188 
198 
208 
218 
228 
127 
137 
147 
157 
167 
178 
188 
198 
208 
218 
228 
238 
178 
188 
208 
(') Tolerances: see paragraphs 6.1.4 and 6.1.5 of Annex II. 
(2) On certain tyres the rim diameter can be expressed in mm 
10" = 255, 12" = 305, 13" = 330, 14" = 355, 
15" = 380, 16" = 405 (example: 125 R 255). 
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TABLE IV 
70 series — Radial (*) 
S,e 
145/70 R 10 
155/70 R 10 
165/70 R 10 
145/70 R 12 
155/70 R 12 
165/70 R 12 
175/70 R 12 
145/70 R 13 
155/70 R 13 
165/70 R 13 
175/70 R 13 
185/70 R 13 
195/70 R 13 
205/70 R 13 
145/70 R 14 
155/70 R 14 
165/70 R 14 
175/70 R 14 
185/70 R 14 
195/70 R 14 
205/70 R 14 
215/70 R 14 
225/70 R 14 
235/70 R 14 
245/70 R 14 
145/70 R 15 
155/70 R 15 
165/70 R 15 
175/70 R 15 
185/70 R 15 
195/70 R 15 
205/70 R 15 
215/70 R 15 
225/70 R 15 
235/70 R 15 
245/70 R 15 Measuring rim 
width code 
3.5 
3.5 
4.5 
4 
4 
4.5 
5 
4 
4 
4.5 
5 
5 
5.5 
5.5 
4 
4 
4.5 
5 
5 
5.5 
5.5 
6 
6 
6.5 
6.5 
4 
4 
4.5 
5 
5 
5.5 
5.5 
6 
6 
6.5 
6.5 Overall 
diameter (') (mm) 
462 
474 
494 
512 
524 
544 
552 
538 
550 
568 
580 
598 
608 
625 
564 
576 
592 
606 
624 
636 
652 
665 
677 
694 
705 
590 
602 
618 
632 
648 
656 
669 
682 
696 
712 
720 Tyre section 
width (') (mm) 
139 
146 
165 
144 
151 
165 
176 
144 
151 
165 
176 
186 
197 
204 
144 
151 
165 
176 
186 
197 
206 
217 
225 
239 
243 
144 
151 
165 
176 
186 
197 
202 
213 
220 
234 
239 
(*) Dimensional data applicable to some tyres in existence. For new approvals, dimensions calculated according to paragraphs 
6.1.1.1 and 6.1.2.1 of Annex II shall apply. 
(') Tolerances: see paragraphs 6.1.4 and 6.1.5 of Annex II. 
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TABLE V 
60 series — Radial (*) 
s,« 
165/60 R 12 
165/60 R 13 
175/60 R 13 
185/60 R 13 
195/60 R 13 
205/60 R 13 
215/60 R 13 
225/60 R 13 
235/60 R 13 
165/60 R 14 
175/60 R 14 
185/60 R 14 
195/60 R 14 
205/60 R 14 
215/60 R 14 
225/60 R 14 
235/60 R 14 
245/60 R 14 
265/60 R 14 
185/60 R 15 
195/60 R 15 
205/60 R 15 
215/60 R 15 
225/60 R 15 
235/60 R 15 
255/60 R 15 
205/60 R 16 
215/60 R 16 
225/60 R 16 
235/60 R 16 Measuring rim 
width code 
5 
5 
5.5 
5.5 
6 
6 
6 
6.5 
6.5 
6 
6.5 
6.5 
6 
6 
6 
6 
6.5 
6.5 
7 
5.5 
6 
6 
6 
6.5 
6.5 
7 
6 
6 
6 
6.5 Overall 
diameter (') (mm) 
504 
530 
536 
548 
566 
578 
594 
602 
614 
554 
562 
574 
590 
604 
610 
620 
630 
642 
670 
600 
616 
630 
638 
652 
664 
688 
654 
662 
672 
684 Tyre section 
width (') (mm) 
167 
167 
178 
188 
198 
208 
218 
230 
235 
167 
178 
188 
198 
208 
215 
220 
231 
237 
260 
188 
198 
208 
216 
230 
236 
255 
208 
215 
226 
232 
(*) Dimensional data applicable to some tyres in existence. For new approvals, dimensions calculated according to paragraphs 
6.1.1.1 and 6.1.2.1 of Annex II shall apply. 
(') Tolerances: see paragraphs 6.1.4 and 6.1.5 of Annex II. 
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Part 2 
(USA TYRES) 
TABLE I 
Alphanumeric '50', '60' and '70' series — Diagonal and radial 
designation (3) 
H50-14 
M50-14 
G50-15 
N50-15 
A60-13 
B60-13 
E60-14 
F60-14 
G60-14 
L60-14 
F60-15 
G60-15 
H60-15 
L60-15 
A70-13 
B70-13 
D70-14 
E70-14 
F70-14 
G70-14 
H70-14 
F70-15 
G70-15 
H70-15 
K70-15 
L70-15 Measuring rim 
width code 
8.00 
9.00 
7.00 
9.00 
5.50 
6.00 
6.50 
7.00 
7.00 
8.00 
6.50 
7.00 
7.00 
7.00 
5.00 
5.50 
5.50 
5.50 
5.50 
6.00 
6.00 
6.00 
6.00 
6.00 
6.50 
6.50 Overall diameter 
644 
673 
647 
699 
571 
583 
629 
642 
655 
691 
659 
672 
688 
708 
592 
604 
643 
654 
666 
681 
698 
684 
697 
714 
728 
735 Maximum 
overall 
diameter (2) (mm) 
664 
695 
665 
721 
588 
601 
648 
663 
676 
714 
678 
697 
709 
731 
610 
623 
663 
675 
688 
704 
723 
705 
720 
737 
753 
759 Tyre section 
width H 
288 
319 
263 
321 
199 
212 
231 
243 
250 
282 
234 
246 
255 
267 
180 
193 
199 
206 
211 
225 
231 
212 
220 
229 
239 
245 Minimum size 
920 
978 
899 
1 007 
762 
786 
851 
875 
895 
961 
883 
908 
932 
963 
764 
788 
833 
850 
868 
894 
919 
886 
906 
931 
957 
967 
(') Overall new tyre width may exceed the above section width by 7 %. 
(2) Does not include snow tyres. 
(3) Radial-ply tyres identified by letter R in the size designation (e.g. HR50-14). 
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TABLE II 
Alphanumeric '78' series — Diagonal and radial 
designation 
Diagonal 
A78-13 
B78-13 
C78-13 
D78-13 
B78-14 
C78-14 
D78-14 
E78-14 
F78-14 
G78-14 
H78-14 
A78-15 
E78-15 
F78-15 
G78-15 
H78-15 
J78-15 
L78-15 
N78-15 
Radial 
BR78-13 
DR78-14 
ER78-14 
FR78-14 
GR78-14 
FR78-15 
GR78-15 
HR78-15 
JR78-15 
LR78-15 Measuring rim 
width code 
4.50 
5.00 
5.00 
5.50 
4.50 
5.00 
5.00 
5.50 
5.50 
6.00 
6.00 
4.50 
5.00 
5.50 
5.50 
6.00 
6.00 
6.00 
7.00 
4.50 
5.00 
5.00 
5.50 
6.00 
5.50 
6.00 
6.00 
6.50 
6.50 Overall diameter 
596 
610 
621 
631 
627 
641 
648 
660 
673 
687 
705 
630 
677 
691 
703 
720 
729 
744 
766 
607 
645 
655 
668 
682 
684 
699 
716 
726 
739 Maximum 
overall 
diameter (2) (mm) 
614 
629 
642 
652 
646 
661 
668 
682 
695 
710 
729 
647 
697 
713 
726 
744 
754 
770 
793 
626 
665 
676 
690 
705 
706 
721 
739 
750 
764 Tyre section 
width H 
168 
179 
184 
196 
167 
179 
187 
194 
201 
212 
221 
161 
187 
196 
204 
217 
221 
225 
249 
171 
183 
188 
199 
211 
196 
207 
215 
223 
229 Minimum size 
755 
780 
797 
817 
788 
811 
826 
846 
865 
890 
916 
784 
855 
879 
898 
927 
940 
958 
1 003 
770 
819 
835 
858 
883 
871 
897 
921 
939 
957 
(') Overall new tyre width may exceed the above section width by 7%. 
(2) Does not include snow tyres. 
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ANNEX VI 
METHOD OF MEASURING PNEUMATIC TYRES 
1.1. The tyre is mounted on the measuring rim specified by the manufacturer and is inflated to a pressure of 3 to 
3,5 bar. 
1.2. The pressure in the tyre is then adjusted as follows: 
1.2.1. in bias-belted tyres to 1,7 bar; 
1.2.2. in diagonal (bias-ply) tyres to: 
Ply-rating 
4 
6 
8 Pressure (bar) 
Speed category 
L, M,N 
1,7 
2,1 
2,5 P, Q, R, S 
2,0 
2,4 
2,8 T, U, H, V 
2,6 
3,0 
1.2.3. in standard radial tyres to 1,8 bar; 
1.2.4. in reinforced radial tyres to 2,3 bar; and 
1.2.5. in T-type temporary use spare tyres to 4,2 bar. 
2. The tyre, mounted on its rim, is conditioned at the ambient room temperature for not less than 24 hours, with the 
exception referred to in item 6.2.3 of Annex II. 
3. The pressure is readjusted to that specified in item 1.2. 
4. The overall width is measured by caliper at six equally-spaced points, account being taken of the thickness of the 
protective ribs or bands. The highest measurement so obtained is taken as the overall width. 
5. The outer diameter is determined by measuring the maximum circumference and dividing the figure so obtained by n 
(3,1416). 
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ANNEX VII 
PROCEDURE FOR LOAD/SPEED PERFORMANCE TESTS 
1. PREPARING THE TYRE 
1.1. A new tyre is mounted on the test rim specified by the manufacturer. 
1.2. It is inflated to the appropriate pressure as given in the table below: 
Test pressure (bar) 
Speed category 
L, M, N 
P, Q, R, S 
T, U, H 
V D agonal (bias-ply) 
Ply-rating 
4 
2,3 
2,6 
2,8 
3,0 6 
2,7 
3,0 
3,2 
3,4 8 
3,0 
3,3 
3,5 
3,7 R,d, 
Standard 
2,4 
2,6 
2,8 
3,0 Reinforced 
— 
3,0 
3,2 
— Bias-belted 
Standard 
— 
2.6 
2.8 
— 
T-type temporary use spare tyres to 4,2 bar. 
1.3. The manufacturer may request, giving reasons, the use of an inflation pressure differing from those given under 
item 1.2. In such a case the tyre shall be inflated to that pressure. 
1.4. The tyre-and-wheel assembly is conditioned at test-room temperature for not less than three hours. 
1.5. The tyre pressure is readjusted to that specified in item 1.2 or 1.3. 
2. CARRYING OUT THE TEST 
2.1. The tyre-and-wheel assembly is mounted on a test axle and pressed against the outer face of a smooth wheel 1,70 m 
± 1 % or 2 m ±1 % in diameter. 
2.2. Apply to the test axle a load equal to 80% of: 
2.2.1. the maximum load rating equated to the load capacity index for tyres with speed symbols L to H inclusive; 
2.2.2. the maximum load rating associated with a maximum speed of 240 km/h for tyres with speed symbol 'V (see 
paragraph 2.32.2 of Annex II). 
2.3. Throughout the test the tyre pressure must not be corrected and the test load must be kept constant. 
2.4. During the test the temperature in the test-room must be maintained at between 20 and 30 °C or at a higher 
temperature if the manufacturer agrees. 
2.5. The test is carried out without interruption in conformity with the following particulars: 
2.5.1. time taken to pass from zero speed to initial test speed: 10 minutes; 
2.5.2. initial test speed: prescribed maximum speed for the type of tyre, less 40 km/h in the case of the smooth wheel having 
1,70 m ± 1 % in diameter or less 30 km/h in the case of the smooth wheel having 2 m ± 1 % in diameter; 
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2.5.3. successive speed increments: 10 km/h; 
2.5.4. duration of test at each speed step except the last: 10 minutes; 
2.5.5. duration of test at last speed step: 20 minutes; 
2.5.6. maximum test speed: prescribed maximum speed for the type of tyre, less 10 km/h in the case of the smooth wheel 
having 1,7 m ±1% in diameter or equal to prescribed maximum speed in the case of the smooth wheel having 2 m 
± 1 % in diameter. 
3. EQUIVALENT TEST METHODS 
If a method other than that described in item 2 above is used, its equivalence must be demonstrated. 
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ANNEX VIII 
MODEL 
(maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm) 
EEC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE 
PNEUMATIC TYRE 
Stamp of 
administration 
Communication concerning the 
— type-approval (J), 
— extension of type-approval (a), 
— refusal of type-approval (') 
of a type of tyre with regard to Directive .../.. ./EEC. 
EEC type-approval No: Extension No: 
SECTION I 
0.1. Make (name of undertaking): 
0.2. Type and commercial description (mention any variants): 
0.3. Means of identification of type, as marked on the tyre (a): 
0.5. Name and address of manufacturer: 
0.6. Name and address of manufacturer's authorized representative (if any): 
(]) Delete where inapplicable. 
(a) The means of identification of type, if used, shall appear only on those components covered by the individual directive 
approval. 
If the means of identification of the type contains characters not relevant to descrice the component types covered by this 
type-approval certificate, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol '?' (e.g) ABC??123??). 
The tyre identification given shall contain at least the size designation, the category of use, the speed category and the load 
capacity index; it shall state whether the tyre is of a tubeless and/or reinforced type. For all these, more than one may be given 
where appropriate. 
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SECTION II 
1. Additional information 
1.1. Details of the component type-approval mark: 
2. Technical department responsible for carrying out the tests: 
3. Date of test report: 
4. Test report No: 
5. Ground(s) for extending type-approval (where appropriate): 
6. Comments (if any): 
7. Place: 
8. Date: 
9. Signature: 
10. A list of documents making up the type-approval file lodged with the administrative department that has 
granted type-approval, which may be obtained on request, is attached. 
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ANNEX IX 
CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE FITTING OF TYRES TO VEHICLES 
Vehicle tyres must meet the following requirements 
1. All of the tyres fitted to a vehicle must be identical as far as the provisions of item 2.1.4 of Annex II are concerned, 
except for temporary-use spare tyres. In addition, tyres on the same axle must be of the same type within the 
meaning of Annex II, items 2.1.2 to 2.1.7. 
2. The maximum load rating as defined in Annex II, item 2.32 must be: 
2.1. in the case of tyres of the same type being fitted to the vehicle: 
2.1.1. at least equal to half of the maximum technically permissible mass for the most heavily loaded axle, as declared by 
the vehicle manufacturer; 
2.1.2. however, in the case of axles fitted with twin tyres, the tyre load rating must be at least equal to 0,27 times the 
maximum technically permissible mass for the most heavily loaded axle, as declared by the vehicle 
manufacturer; 
2.2. at least equal to half of the maximum technically permissible mass for the axle under consideration, as declared by 
the vehicle manufacturer, in the case of tyres of two different sizes being fitted to the vehicle. 
3. For ordinary (road-type) tyres, the maximum speed, as defined in Annex II, item 2.30 must be at least equal to the 
maximum design speed of the vehicle. 
3.1. For temporary-use spare tyres the design speed must be at least equal to 120 km/h (speed category 
symbol L). 
4. The tyre fitted to the spare wheel, if any, of a vehicle must be identical to one of the tyres fitted to the vehicle, or 
alternatively it must be a T-type or normal temporary-use spare tyre suitable for use on the vehicle type concerned, 
in any position.