Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01518:reg:60:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01518
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 60 (pt 3/12)
Character Range: 26843–29626

or "self supporting" tyre, where "h" is at least 12 mm.

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

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

3.4. The markings referred to in paragraph 3.1. and the approval mark prescribed in paragraph 5.4. of this Regulation shall be moulded on to or into the tyres.  They shall be clearly legible and situated in the lower area of the tyre on at least one of its side walls, except for the inscription mentioned in paragraphs 3.1.1. and 3.1.12. above.

3.4.1. However, for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration" (see para. 3.1.13.), symbol "A" or "U", the markings may be placed anywhere on the outside sidewall of the tyre.

4. Application for approval

4.1. The application for approval of a type of tyre with regard to this regulation shall be submitted by the tyre manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative. It shall specify:

4.1.1. The tyre-size designation;

4.1.2. The manufacturer's name;

4.1.2.1. The Brand name(s)/trademark(s);

4.1.2.2. The trade description(s)/commercial name(s)

4.1.3. The category of use (normal tyre or snow tyre, or special use tyre, or for temporary use);

4.1.3.1. For the tyres belonging to the category of use "special use tyre" those which may bear the inscription M+S or M.S or M&S.

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

4.1.5. The speed category;

4.1.6. The load-capacity index of the tyre;

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

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

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

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

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

4.1.12. The measuring rim and test rim;

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

4.1.14. The factor x referred to in paragraph 2.25. above.

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

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

4.2. The application for approval shall be accompanied (all in triplicate) by a sketch, or a representative photograph, which identify the tyre tread pattern and a sketch of the envelope of the inflated tyre mounted on the measuring rim, showing