Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01517:reg:30:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01517
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 30 (pt 4/12)
Character Range: 24922–27700

is mandatory in the case of tyres fitted on 5° drop centre rims, having a load capacity index in single lower or equal to 121 and specifically designed for the equipment of motor caravans;
3.1.16. The inscription "FRT" (Free Rolling Tyre) in case of tyres designed for the equipment of trailer axles and axles of motor vehicles other than front steering and drive axles.
3.2. Tyres shall exhibit a free space sufficiently large to accommodate an approval mark as shown in Annex 2 to this Regulation.
3.3. Annex 3 to this Regulation gives an example of an arrangement of the tyre markings.
3.4. The markings referred to in paragraph 3.1. and the approval mark prescribed in paragraph 5.4. of this Regulation shall be moulded on to or into the tyres.  They shall be clearly legible and shall, except for the marking referred to in paragraph 3.1.1. above, be located on at least one lower sidewall.
3.4.1. However, for tyres identified by the "tyre to rim fitment configuration" (see paragraph 3.1.12.) symbol "A", the markings may be placed anywhere on the sidewall of the tyre.
4. Application for approval
4.1. The application for approval of a type of tyre with regard to this Regulation shall be submitted by the tyre manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative. It shall specify:
4.1.1. The tyre-size designation as defined in paragraph 2.20. of this Regulation;
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, snow tyres, special use tyres);
4.1.3.1. For the tyres belonging to the category of use "special use tyre" those which may bear the inscription M+S or M.S or M&S.
4.1.4. Structure:  diagonal (bias ply) or radial;
4.1.5. The speed category;
4.1.6. The load-capacity indexes;
4.1.7. Whether the tyre is intended to be used with or without an inner tube;
4.1.8. The overall dimensions: overall section width and outer diameter;
4.1.9. The factor "x" referred to in paragraph 2.23. above;
4.1.10. The rims on which the tyre can be mounted;
4.1.11. The measuring rim and test rim;
4.1.12 The inflation pressure for the dimension measurement and for the load/speed endurance test pressure;
4.1.13. The additional load/speed combinations in cases where paragraph 6.2.5. below is applied.
4.2. The application for approval shall be accompanied (all in triplicate) by a sketch, or a representative photograph, which identify the tyre tread pattern and a sketch of the envelope of the inflated tyre mounted on the measuring rim showing the relevant dimensions (see paragraphs 6.1.1. and 6.1.2.) of the type submitted for approval.  It shall also be accompanied either by the test report issued by the approved test laboratory or by one or two samples