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ORIGINAL :UNITED NATIONS of November 3, 1998

E/ECE/324 )

Rev.2/Add.108/Amend.3

E/ECE/TRANS/505 ) December 9, 2005

STATUS OF UNITED NATIONS REGULATION

ECE 109

UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL FOR:

THE PRODUCTION OF RETREADED PNEUMATIC TYRES FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS

Incorporating:

00 series of amendments

Corr. 1 to the 00 series of amendments

Supplement 1 to the 00 series of amendments

Corr. 1 to Supplement 1 to the 00 series of amendments Supplement 2 to the 00 series of amendments Supplement 3 to the 00 series of amendments

Date of Entry into Force: 23.06.98 Date of Entry into Force: 10.03.99 Date of Entry into Force: 21.02.02 Date of Entry into Force: 12.03.03 Date of Entry into Force: 13.11.04 Date of Entry into Force: 09.11.05

COUNTRY :E.C.E.

ORIGINAL :UNITED NATIONS of November 3, 1998

E/ECE/324 )

Rev.2/Add.108/Amend.3

E/ECE/TRANS/505 ) December 9, 2005

UNITED NATIONS

AGREEMENT

CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF UNIFORM TECHNICAL PRESCRIPTIONS FOR

WHEELED VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT AND PARTS WHICH CAN BE FITTED AND/OR BE USED ON WHEELED VEHICLES AND THE CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION OF

APPROVALS GRANTED ON THE BASIS OF THESE PRESCRIPTIONS (*)

(Revision 2, including the amendments which entered into force on October 16, 1995)

Addendum 108: Regulation No. 109

Amendment 3

Supplement 3 to the original version of the Regulation - Date of entry into force: November 9, 2005

UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RETREADED PNEUMATIC TYRES FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS

(*)

Former title of the Agreement:

Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Conditions of Approval and Reciprocal Recognition of Approval for Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts, done at Geneva on March 20, 1958.

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Regulation No. 109

UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RETREADED PNEUMATIC TYRES FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND THEIR TRAILERS

CONTENTS

REGULATION

1. Scope

2. Definitions

3. Markings 4. Application for approval

5. Approval

6. Requirements

7. Specifications 8. Modifications to the approval 9. Conformity of production

10. Penalties for non-conformity of production

11. Production definitely discontinued

12. Names and addresses of technical services responsible for conducting approval tests, of test

laboratories, and of administrative departments

ANNEXES

Annex 1 - Communication concerning the approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval or

production definitely discontinued of a retreading production unit pursuant to Regulation No. 109

Annex 2 - Arrangement of approval mark

Annex 3 - Arrangement of retread tyre markings

Annex 4 - List of load indices and corresponding load capacities

Annex 5 - Tyre size designation and dimensions

Annex 6 - Method of measuring pneumatic tyres

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Annex 7 - Procedure for load/speed endurance tests Appendix 1 − Endurance-test programme

Appendix 2 − Relationship between the pressure index and units of pressure

Annex 8 - Variation of load capacity with speed: commercial vehicle tyres radial and diagonal ply

Annex 9 - Explanatory figure

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This regulation applies to the production of retreaded tyres intended to be fitted to commercial vehicles and their trailers used on the road. It does not however apply to:

1.1. Retreaded tyres for private (passenger) cars and their trailers. 1.2. Retreaded tyres with a speed capability below 80 km/h. 1.3. Tyres for cycles and motorcycles. 1.4. Tyres originally produced without speed symbols and/or load indices. 1.5. Tyres originally produced without type approval and without either an \"E\" or \"e\" mark.

2. DEFINITIONS − See also Figure in Annex 9 For the purpose of this Regulation: 2.1. \"Range of retreaded pneumatic tyres\" - means a range of retreaded pneumatic tyres as

quoted in Paragraph 4.1.4.

2.2. \"Structure\" of a pneumatic-tyre means the technical characteristics of the tyre's

carcass. The following structures are distinguished in particular:

2.2.1. \"Diagonal\" or \"Bias ply\" describes a pneumatic-tyre structure in which the ply cords

extend to the beads and are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90° to the centreline of the tread.

2.2.2. \"Bias belted\" describes a pneumatic-tyre structure of diagonal (bias-ply) type in which the

carcass is stabilised by a belt, comprising two or more layers of substantially inextensible cord material laid at alternate angles close to those of the carcass.

2.2.3. \"Radial\" describes a pneumatic-tyre structure in which the ply cords extend to the beads

and are laid substantially at 90° to the centreline of the tread, the carcass being stabilised by an essentially inextensible circumferential belt.

2.3. \"Category of Use\"

2.3.1. Normal tyre is a tyre intended for normal road use only.

2.3.2. Special use tyre is a tyre intended for mixed use, both on and off road and/or at restricted

speed.

2.3.3. Snow tyre is a tyre whose tread pattern, or tread pattern and structure, is primarily

designed to ensure, in mud and fresh or melting snow, a performance better than that of a Normal Tyre. The tread pattern of a snow tyre generally consists of groove (rib) and solid block elements more widely spaced than on a Normal Tyre.

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.

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2.5. \"Cord\" means the strands forming the fabric of the plies in the pneumatic-tyre.

2.6. \"Ply\" means a layer of \"rubber\" coated parallel cords.

2.7. \"Belt\" applies to a radial ply or bias belted tyre and means a layer or layers of material or

materials underneath the tread, laid substantially in the direction of the centre line of the tread to restrict the carcass in a circumferential direction.

2.8. \"Breaker\" applies to a diagonal ply tyre and means an intermediate ply between the

carcass and tread.

2.9. \"Protective breaker\" applies to a radial ply tyre and means an optional intermediate ply

between the tread and the belt to minimise damage to the belt.

2.10. \"Chafer\" means material in the bead area to protect the carcass against chafing or

abrasion by the wheel rim.

2.11. \"Carcass\" means that structural part of a pneumatic-tyre other than the tread and

outermost \"rubber\" of the sidewalls which, when inflated, supports the load.

2.12. \"Tread\" means that part of a pneumatic-tyre which is designed to come into contact with

the ground, protects the carcass against mechanical damage and contributes to ground adhesion.

2.13. \"Sidewall\" means the part of a pneumatic tyre between the tread and the area designed to

be covered by the rim flange.

2.14. \"Lower area of tyre\" means the area included between the line of maximum section width

of the tyre and the area designed to be covered by the edge of the rim.

2.15. \"Tread groove\" means the space between the adjacent ribs or blocks in the tread pattern.

2.16. \"Section width\" means the linear distance between the outside of the sidewalls of an

inflated pneumatic-tyre, when fitted to the specified measuring rim, but excluding elevations due to labelling (marking), decoration or protective bands or ribs.

2.17. \"Overall width\" means the linear distance between the outside of the sidewalls of an

inflated pneumatic-tyre, when fitted to the specified measuring rim, and including labelling (marking), decoration or protective bands or ribs.

2.18. \"Section height\" means a distance equal to half the difference between the outer diameter

of the tyre and the nominal rim diameter.

2.19. \"Nominal aspect ratio\" means one hundred times the number obtained by dividing the

number expressing the nominal section height by the number expressing the nominal section width, both dimensions being in the same units.

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2.20. \"Outer diameter\" means the overall diameter of an inflated, newly retreaded tyre.

2.21. \"Tyre size designation\" means a designation showing:

2.21.1. The nominal section width. This must be expressed in millimetres, except in cases of

tyres for which the size designation is shown in the first column of the tables in Annex 5 to this Regulation.

2.21.2. The nominal aspect ratio except in case of tyres for which the size designation is shown in

the first column of the tables in Annex 5 to this Regulation or, depending on the tyre design type, for example, tyres identified by the tyre to rim fitment configuration Symbol \"A\" (see Paragraph 2.21.4.), the nominal outer diameter expressed in mm.

2.21.3. A conventional number \"d\" (the \"d\" symbol) denoting the nominal rim diameter of the rim

and corresponding to its diameter expressed either by codes (numbers below 100) or in millimetres (numbers above 100). Numbers corresponding to both types of measurements may be used in the designation.

2.21.3.1. The values of the \"d\" symbols expressed in millimetres are shown below:

Nominal Rim Diameter Code −

\"d\"

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 14.5 16.5 17.5 19.5 20.5 22.5 24.5 26 28 30

Value of the \"d\" symbol expressed in mm

203 229 254 279 305 330 356 381 406 432 457 483 508 533 559 610 635 368 419 445 495 521 572 622 660 711 762

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2.21.4. An indication of the tyre to rim fitment configuration when it differs from the standard

configuration and is not already expressed by the Symbol \"d\" denoting the nominal rim diameter code.

2.22. \"Nominal rim diameter (d)\" means the diameter of the rim on which a tyre is designed to

be mounted.

2.23. \"Rim\" means the support, either for a tyre-and-tube assembly or for a tubeless tyre, on

which the tyre beads are seated.

2.23.1. \"Tyre to rim fitment configuration\" means the type of rim to which the tyre is designed to

be fitted. In the case of non-standard rims this will be identified by a symbol applied to the tyre, for example \"A\".

2.24. \"Measuring rim\" means the rim specified as a 'measuring rim width' or 'design rim width'

for a particular tyre size designation in any edition of one or more of the International Tyre Standards.

2.25. \"Test rim\" means any rim specified as approved or recommended or permitted in one of

the International Tyre Standards for a tyre of that size designation and type.

2.26. \"International Tyre Standard\" means any one of the following standard documents: (a) The European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) (1): 'Standards Manual' (b) The European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO) (1): 'Engineering Design Information - obsolete data' (c) The Tire and Rim Association Inc. (TRA) (2): 'Year Book' (d) The Japan Automobile Tire Manufacturers Association (JATMA) (3): 'Year Book' (e) The Tyre and Rim Association of Australia (TRAA) (4): 'Standards Manual' (f) The Assiciacao Brasileira de Pneus e Aros (ABPA) (5): 'Manual de Normal Technicas' (g) The Scandinavian Tyre and Rim Organisation (STRO) (6): 'Data Book'

The tyre standards can be obtained from the following addresses: (1)

ETRTO, 32 Av. Brugmann − Bte 2, B−1060 Brussels, Belgium (2)

TRA, 175 Montrose West Avenue, Suite 150, Copley, Ohio, 44321 USA (3)

JATMA, 9th Floor, Toranomon Building No. 1-12, 1-Chome Toranomon Minato-ku, Tokyo 105, Japan (4)

TRAA, Suite 1, Hawthorn House, 795 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122 Australia (5)

ABPA, Avenida Paulista 244-12° Andar, CEP, 01310 Sao Paulo, SP Brazil (6)

STRO, Älggatan 48 A, Nb, S-216 15 Malmö, Sweden

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2.27. \"Chunking\" means the breaking away of pieces of rubber from the tread.

2.28. \"Cord separation\" means the parting of the cords from their rubber coating.

2.29. \"Ply separation\" means the parting of adjacent plies.

2.30. \"Tread separation\" means the pulling away of the tread from the carcass.

2.31. \"Service description\" means the specific combination of the load index and speed symbol

of the tyre.

2.32. \"Load index\" means a numerical code which indicates the load the tyre can carry at the

speed corresponding to the associated speed symbol and when operated in conformity with the service conditions specified by the manufacturer. A pneumatic tyre can have more than one load index to indicate its load capacity when used in single or dual (twin) formation, or to indicate an alternative load capacity (Unique point) on which a load variation in accordance with Paragraph 2.35. and Annex 8 to this Regulation is not permitted.

The list of load indices and the corresponding loads are shown in Annex 4 to this

Regulation.

2.33. \"Speed symbol\" means:

2.33.1. An alphabetical symbol indicating the speed at which the tyre can carry the load given by

the associated load index.

2.33.2. The speed symbols and corresponding speeds are as shown in the table below:

Corresponding maximum speed

Speed symbol

(km/h)

F G J K L M N P Q R S T U H

80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210

2.34. \"Unique point\" means an additional service description, marked adjacent to the normal

service description, but which must not be used for calculating a load capacity variation as defined in Paragraph 2.35. and in Annex 8 to this Regulation.

2.35. \"Load-capacity variation with speed\" means an alternative load capacity for the tyre

when used at a speed different from that indicated by the speed symbol in the normal service description. The permissible variations are given in the table in Annex 8 to this Regulation.

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2.36. \"Retreading production unit\" means a site or group of localized sites where finished

retread tyres are produced.

2.37. \"Retreading\" means the generic term for reconditioning a used tyre by replacing the worn

tread with new material. It may also include renovation of the outermost sidewall surface and replacement of the crown plies or the protective breaker. It covers the following process methods:

2.37.1. \"Top capping\" - replacement of the tread;

2.37.2. \"Re-capping\" - replacement of the tread and with the new material extending over part of

the sidewall;

2.37.3. \"Bead to bead\" - replacement of the tread and renovation of the sidewall including all or

part of the lower area of the tyre.

2.38. \"Casing\" is the worn tyre comprising carcass and remaining tread and sidewall material.

2.39. \"Buffing\" is the process of removing old material from the casing to prepare the surface for

the new material.

2.40. \"Repair\" is the remedial work carried out to damaged casings within recognised limits.

2.41. \"Tread material\" is a material in a condition suitable for replacing the worn tread. It can be

in several forms for example:

2.41.1. \"Camel-back\" - pre-cut lengths of material which has been extruded to give the required

cross section profile and subsequently fitted cold to the prepared casing. The new material must be cured.

2.41.2. \"Strip-wound\" - a ribbon of tread material which is directly extruded and wound on to the

prepared casing and built up to the required cross sectional contour. The new material must be cured.

2.41.3. \"Direct extrusion\" - tread material extruded to give the required cross sectional profile and

directly extruded on to the prepared casing. The new material must be cured.

2.41.4. \"Pre-cured\" - a previously formed and cured tread applied to the prepared casing. The

new material must be bonded to the casing.

2.42. \"Sidewall veneer\" is a material used to cover the sidewalls of the casing thereby allowing

the required markings to be formed.

2.43. \"Cushion gum\" is a material used as a bonding layer between new tread and casing and

for repairing minor damage.

2.44. \"Cement\" is an adhesive solution to hold new materials in place prior to the curing process.

2.45. \"Cure\" is the term used to describe the change in physical properties of the new material

which is brought about usually by the application of heat and pressure for a set period of time under controlled conditions.

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3. MARKINGS 3.1. An example of the arrangement of retreaded tyre markings is shown in Annex 3 to this

Regulation.

3.2. Retreaded tyres shall display on both sidewalls in the case of symmetrical tyres and at least

on the outer sidewall in the case of asymmetrical tyres:

3.2.1. The brand name or trade mark;

3.2.2. The tyre-size designation as defined in Paragraph 2.21.;

3.2.3. An indication of the structure as follows:

3.2.3.1. On diagonal (bias-ply) tyres; no indication, or the letter \"D\" placed in front of the rim

diameter marking;

3.2.3.2. On radial-ply tyres; the letter \"R\" placed in front of the rim-diameter marking and optionally

the word \"RADIAL\";

3.2.3.3. On bias belted tyres; the letter \"B\" placed in front of the rim diameter marking and in addition

the words \"BIAS-BELTED\";

3.2.4. The service description comprising:

3.2.4.1. An indication of the tyre's nominal load capacity/capacities in the form of the load

index/indices prescribed in Paragraph 2.32.;

3.2.4.2. An indication of the tyre's nominal speed capability in the form of the symbol prescribed in

Paragraph 2.33.;

3.2.5. If applicable, one alternative service description, the Unique point, comprising:

3.2.5.1. An indication of the tyre's load capacity/capacities in the form of the load index/indices

prescribed in Paragraph 2.32.;

3.2.5.2. An indication of the speed capability in the form of the symbol prescribed in

Paragraph 2.33.;

3.2.6. The word \"TUBELESS\" if the tyre is designed for use without an inner tube.

3.2.7. The inscription M+S or MS or M.S. or M & S in the case of a snow tyre.

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3.2.8.

3.2.8.1.

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Up to December 31, 1999; either as prescribed in Paragraph 3.2.8.2. or in the form of a group of three digits, the first two showing the week number and the third, the year of the decade of manufacture. The date code can cover a period of production from the week indicated by the week number up to and including the week number plus three. For example, the marking \"253\" could indicate a tyre which was retreaded in weeks 25, 26, 27 or 28 of the year 1993.

The date code may be marked on one sidewall only.

As from January 1, 2000; in the form of a group of four digits, the first two showing the week number and the second two showing the year in which the tyre was retreaded. The date code can cover a period of production from the week indicated by the week number up to and including the week number plus three. For example, the marking \"2503\" could indicate a tyre which was retreaded in weeks 25, 26, 27 or 28 of the year 2003. The date code may be marked on one sidewall only.

In the case of tyres which can be regrooved, the symbol \" \" in a circle at least 20 mm diameter, or the word \"REGROOVABLE\

An indication, by the means of the \"PSI\" index, of the inflation pressure to be adopted for the load/speed endurance tests, as explained in Annex 7, Appendix 2 to this Regulation. This indication may be placed on one sidewall only.

The term \"RETREAD\" or \"REMOULD\" (after January 1, 1999 only the word \"RETREAD\" shall be used). At the request of the retreader, the same term in other languages may also be added.

No later than two years after entry into force of this amendment, tyres manufactured using the \"bead to bead\" process as defined in Paragraph 2.37.3., or any process in which the sidewall material is renewed, shall have the identification referred to in Paragraph 2.21.4., placed only immediately after the rim diameter marking referred to in Paragraph 2.21.3. The suffix \"C\" or \"LT\" following the rim diameter marking referred to in Paragraph 2.21.3. and, if applicable, after the tyre to rim fitment configuration symbol referred to in Paragraph 2.21.4.

This marking is optional in the case of tyres fitted on 5° drop centre rims, suitable for single and dual fitment, having a load capacity index in single fitment equal to or less than 121 and intended for the equipment of motor vehicles;

This marking is mandatory in the case of tyres fitted on 5° drop centre rims, suitable for single fitment only, having a load capacity index equal to or greater than 122 and intended for the equipment of motor vehicles.

3.2.8.2.

3.2.9.

3.2.10.

3.2.11.

3.2.12.

3.2.13.

3.2.13.1.

3.2.13.2.

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3.2.14. The suffix \"CP\" following the rim diameter marking referred to in Paragraph 2.21.3. and, if

applicable, after the tyre to rim configuration symbol referred to in Paragraph 2.21.4. This marking is mandatory in the case of tyres fitted on 5° drop centre rims, having a load capacity index in single fitment equal to or less than 121 and specifically designed for the equipment of motor caravans.

3.2.15. The inscription \"FRT\" (free rolling tyre) in the case of tyres designed for the equipment of

trailer axles and axles of motor vehicles other than front steer and drive axles.

3.3. Prior to approval tyres shall exhibit a free space sufficiently large to accommodate an

approval mark as referred to in Paragraph 5.8. and as shown in Annex 2 to this Regulation.

3.4. Following approval, the markings referred to in Paragraph 5.8. and as shown in Annex 2 to

this Regulation shall be affixed in the free space referred to in Paragraph 3.3. This marking may be affixed to one sidewall only.

3.5. The markings referred to in Paragraph 3.2. and the approval mark prescribed in

Paragraphs 3.4. and 5.8. shall be clearly legible and shall be moulded on to or into the tyre or shall be permanently marked on to the tyre.

3.6. As far as any of the original manufacturer's specifications are still legible after the tyres have

been retreaded, they shall be regarded as specifications of the retreader for the retreaded tyre. If these original specifications do not apply after retreading they shall be completely removed.

3.7. The original, \"E\" or \"e\" approval mark and approval number and any other subsequent

retreading production unit's approval mark and number, if no longer applicable, shall be removed.

4. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL The following procedures are applicable to the approval of a tyre retreading production unit: 4.1. The application for approval of a retreading production unit shall be submitted by the holder

of the trade name or trade mark to be applied to the tyre or by his duly accredited representative. It shall specify:

4.1.1. An outline of the structure of the company producing the retreaded tyres.

4.1.2. A brief description of the quality management system, which ensures the effective control of

the tyre retreading procedures to meet the requirements of this Regulation.

4.1.3. The trade names or marks to be applied to the retreaded tyres produced.

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4.1.4.

4.1.4.1.

4.1.4.2.

4.1.4.3.

4.1.4.4.

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The following information in relation to the range of tyres to be retreaded: The range of tyre sizes;

The structure of tyres (diagonal or bias ply, bias-belted or radial); The category of use of tyres (normal or snow tyres etc.);

The system of retreading and the method of application of the new materials to be used, as defined in Paragraphs 2.37. and 2.41.;

4.1.4.5. The maximum speed symbol of the tyres to be retreaded;

4.1.4.6. The maximum load index of the tyres to be retreaded;

4.1.4.7. The nominated International Tyre Standard to which the range of tyres conform.

5. APPROVAL 5.1. To retread tyres requires the approval of the retreading production unit by the approval

authorities in accordance with the requirements of this Regulation. The approval authority shall take the necessary measures as described in this Regulation in order to ensure that the tyres retreaded in the respective production unit will meet-with the requirements stated in this Regulation. The retread production unit shall be fully responsible for ensuring that the retreaded tyres will meet the requirements of this Regulation and that they will perform adequately in normal use.

5.2. In addition to the normal requirements for the initial assessment of the tyre retreading

production unit, the approval authority shall be satisfied that the procedures, operation, instructions and specification documentation provided by material suppliers are in a language readily understood by the tyre retreading production unit operatives.

5.3. The approval authority shall ensure that the procedures and operations documentation for

each production unit contains specifications, appropriate to the repair materials and processes used, of the limits of repairable damage or penetrations to the tyre carcass, whether such damage is existing or is caused during the processes of preparation for retreading.

5.4. Before granting approval the authority must be satisfied that retreaded tyres conform to this

Regulation and that the tests prescribed in Paragraphs 6.5. and 6.6. have been successfully carried out on at least 5 and not necessarily more than 20 samples of retreaded tyres representative of the range of tyres produced by the retreading production unit.

5.5. In the case of each failure being recorded during tests, two further samples of the same

specification tyre shall be tested. If either or both of these second two samples fail, then a final submission of two samples shall be tested.

If either or both of the final two samples fail, then the application for approval of the

retreading production unit shall be rejected.

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ORIGINAL :UNITED NATIONS of November 3, 1998 5.6. If all the requirements of this Regulation are met, then approval shall be granted and an

approval number shall be assigned to each retreading production unit approved. The first two digits of this number shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval. The approval number shall be preceded by \"109R\" signifying that the approval applies to a tyre retreaded as prescribed in this Regulation.

The same authority shall not assign the same number to another production unit covered by

this Regulation.

5.7. Notice of approval or of extension, refusal or withdrawal of approval or of production

definitely discontinued pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.

5.8. There shall be affixed conspicuously to every retreaded tyre conforming to this Regulation,

in the space referred to in Paragraph 3.3. and in addition to the markings prescribed in Paragraph 3.2., an international approval mark consisting of:

5.8.1. A circle surrounding the Letter \"E\" followed by the distinguishing number of the country

(1)

which granted approval ; and

5.8.2. An approval number as described in Paragraph 5.6. 5.9. Annex 2 to this Regulation gives an example of the arrangements of the approval mark.

6. REQUIREMENTS 6.1. Tyres shall not be accepted for first retread unless they have been type approved and bear

either an \"E\" or \"e\" mark, except that this requirement shall not be mandatory until January 1, 2000 at the latest.

6.2. Conditions before retreading:

6.2.1. Tyres shall be clean and dry before inspection.

6.2.2. Before buffing, each tyre shall be thoroughly examined both internally and externally to

ensure its suitability for retreading.

6.2.3. Tyres where damage is visible which has resulted from overload or underinflation shall not

be retreaded. (1)

1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 7 for Hungary, 8 for the Czech

Republic, 9 for Spain, 10 for Yugoslavia, 11 for the United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for Luxembourg, 14 for Switzerland, 15 (vacant), 16 for Norway, 17 for Finland, 18 for Denmark, 19 for Romania, 20 for Poland, 21 for Portugal, 22 for the Russian Federation, 23 for Greece, 24 for Ireland, 25 for Croatia, 26 for Slovenia, 27 for Slovakia, 28 for Belarus, 29 for Estonia, 30 (vacant), 31 for Bosnia and Herzegovina, 32 for Latvia, 33 (vacant), 34 for Bulgaria, 35 (vacant), 36 for Lithuania, 37 for Turkey, 38 (vacant), 39 for Azerbaijan, 40 for The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 41 (vacant), 42 for the European Community (Approvals are granted by its Member States using their respective ECE symbol) and 43 for Japan, 44 (vacant), 45 for Australia, 46 for Ukraine, 47 for South Africa and 48 for New Zealand. Subsequent numbers shall be assigned to other countries in the chronological order in which they ratify or accede to the Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions, and the numbers thus assigned shall be communicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement.

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6.2.4. Tyres showing any of the following damage shall not be accepted for retreading:

6.2.4.1. General: (a) non repairable rubber cracking extending through to the carcass (b) carcass break up (c) appreciable oil or chemical attack (d) damaged or broken bead core (e) previous repairs of damage outside specified injury limits -see Paragraph 5.3.

6.2.4.2. Conditions outside specified limits of repairability - see Paragraph 5.3: (a) carcass penetrations or damage after preparation for repair (b) multiple damage too close together (c) substantial deterioration of inner liner

(d) bead damage (e) exposed carcass cords

(f) loose cords (g) belt ply separation (h) permanently deformed or kinked (steel) carcass cords (i) circumferential cracking above the bead (j) corroded steel cord or bead wire

6.3. Preparation:

6.3.1. After buffing, and before the application of new material, each tyre shall be thoroughly

re-examined, at least externally, to ensure its continued suitability for retreading.

6.3.2. The entire surface to which new material is to be applied shall have been prepared without

overheating. The buffed surface texture shall not contain deep buffing lacerations or loose material.

6.3.3. Where precured material is to be used the contours of the prepared area shall meet the

requirements of the material manufacturer.

6.3.4. Damage caused during buffing must not exceed defined limits of repair, see Paragraph 5.3.,

and must be repaired.

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6.3.5. Buffing damage to diagonal ply tyres shall not extend beyond the outermost carcass ply in

the crown area. It shall be assumed that the first ply encountered is a carcass ply unless a breaker can be positively identified. If a breaker is fitted, localized damage is permissible.

6.3.6. Localized buffing damage to the belt of radial tyres is permissible. For larger damage it is

permissible for the complete belt or sections of the belt to be replaced. Where a protective breaker is fitted, and can be positively identified as such, if it is damaged it is permissible to remove it and it need not be renewed.

6.3.7. Exposed steel parts shall be treated as soon as possible with appropriate material as

defined by the manufacturer of that appropriate material.

6.4. Retreading:

6.4.1. The retreader must ensure that either the manufacturer or the supplier of repair materials,

including patches, is responsible for the following:

(a) defining method(s) of application and storage, if requested by the retreader, in the

national language of the country in which the materials are to be used;

(b) defining limits of damage for which the materials are designed, if requested by the

retreader, in the national language of the country in which the materials are to be used;

suitable for the purpose;

(d) ensuring that the patches are capable of withstanding twice the maximum inflation

pressure as given by the tyre manufacturer;

(e) ensuring the suitability of any other repair materials for the service intended.

6.4.2. The retreader shall be responsible for the correct application of the repair material and for

ensuring that the repair is free from any defects which may affect the satisfactory service life of the tyre.

6.4.3. The area surrounding a reinforced repair to a sidewall or shoulder of a radial ply tyre may

bulge slightly when the tyre is fitted and inflated to the recommended operating pressure. Reinforced repair materials with physical properties that restrict the height of the bulge to not more than 4 mm shall be used.

6.4.4. The retreader shall ensure that either the manufacturer or the supplier of tread and sidewall

material issues specifications concerning the conditions of storage and use of the material in order to guarantee the material's qualities. If requested by the retreader, this information shall be in the national language of the country in which the materials are to be used.

6.4.5. The retreader must ensure that the repair material and/or compound is documented in a

manufacturer's or supplier's certificate. The material compound must be suitable for the intended use of the tyre.

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6.4.6. The processed tyre shall be cured as soon as possible after the completion of all repairs

and building-up operations and at the latest according to the material manufacturer's specifications.

6.4.7. The tyre shall be cured for the length of time and at the temperature and pressure,

appropriate to, and specified for, the materials and processing equipment used. The dimensions of the mould must be appropriate to the thickness of the new material and the size of the buffed tyre.

6.4.8. The thickness of original material after buffing and the average thickness of any new

material under the tread pattern after retreading shall be as given in Paragraphs 6.4.8.1. and 6.4.8.2.

6.4.8.1. For radial ply tyres (mm):

3 ≤ (A+B) ≤ 13 (minimum 3.0mm; maximum 13.0 mm) A ≥ 2 (minimum 2.0 mm) B ≥ 0 (minimum 0.0 mm)

P.D. = Pattern depth X = Buff line A = Average thickness of new material under pattern B = Minimum thickness of original material above belt after buffing

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6.4.9.

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:UNITED NATIONS of November 3, 1998 For diagonal (Bias-ply) tyres:

The thickness of original material above the breaker shall be ≥ 0.80 mm;

The average thickness of new material above the buffed casing line shall be ≥ 2.00 mm; The combined thickness of original and new material beneath the base of the grooves of the tread pattern shall be ≥ 3.00 mm and ≤ 13.00 mm.

The service description of a retreaded tyre shall not show either a higher speed symbol or a higher load index than that of the original, first life, tyre unless approval has been granted to the manufacturer of the original, first life, tyre for that same carcass to be used at the revised service description.

Information that an original, first life, carcass has been upgraded in this way shall be made freely available by an approval authority to any retreading production unit and shall be communicated to other parties to the 1958 Agreement (see Article 5 of the Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the basis of these Prescriptions - document E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.2).

The standard form shown in Annex 9 to Regulation No. 54 shall be used to communicate this information.

Upgrading of the service description as given in Paragraph 6.4.9. shall only be permitted for the first retread of an original, first life tyre.

Tyres which have been previously retreaded shall not have either the speed symbol or the load index raised above that shown on the used casing.

6.4.10.

6.5. Inspection:

6.5.1. After curing, whilst a degree of heat is retained in a tyre, each retreaded tyre shall be

examined to ensure that it is free from any apparent defects. During or after retreading the tyre must be inflated to at least 1.5 bar for examination. Where there is any apparent defect in the profile of the tyre (e.g. blister, depression, etc.) the tyre shall be specifically examined to determine the cause of this defect.

6.5.2. Before, during or after retreading the tyre shall be checked at least once for the integrity of

its structure by means of a suitable inspection method.

6.5.3. For the purposes of quality control a number of retreaded tyres shall be subjected to

destructive or non destructive testing or examination. The quantity of tyres checked and the results shall be recorded.

6.5.4. After retreading, the dimensions of the retreaded tyre, when measured in accordance with

Annex 6 to this Regulation, must conform either to dimensions calculated according to the procedures in Paragraph 7 or to those given in Annex 5 to this Regulation. Note that the maximum outer diameter of a retreaded tyre may be up to 1.5% greater than the maximum outer diameter of a new, original tyre permitted by Regulation No. 54.

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6.6. Performance Test:

6.6.1. Tyres retreaded to comply with this Regulation shall be capable of meeting the load/speed

endurance test as specified in Annex 7 to this Regulation.

6.6.2. A retreaded tyre which after undergoing the load/speed endurance test does not exhibit any

tread separation, ply separation, cord separation, chunking or broken cords shall be deemed to have passed the test.

6.6.3. The outer diameter of the tyre, measured six hours after the load/speed endurance test,

must not differ by more than ± 3.5% from the outer diameter as measured before the test.

7. SPECIFICATIONS 7.1. Tyres retreaded to comply with this Regulation shall conform to the following dimensions:

7.1.1. Section Width:

7.1.1.1. The section width shall be calculated by the following formula:

S = S1 + K (A − A1)

where: S: is the actual section width in millimetres as measured on the test rim;

is the value of the 'Design Section Width', referred to the measuring rim, as quoted in S1:

the International Tyre Standard specified by the retreader for the tyre size in question;

A: is the width of the test rim in millimetres;

is the width in millimetres of the measuring rim as quoted in the International Tyre A1:

Standard specified by the retreader for the tyre size in question.

K: is a factor and shall be taken to equal 0.4.

7.1.1.1.1. In the case of tyres identified by the tyre to rim fitment configuration Symbol \"A\" (see

Paragraph 2.21.4.) the factor \"K\" shall be 0.6.

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7.1.2. Outer Diameter:

7.1.2.1. The theoretical outer diameter of a retreaded tyre shall be calculated by the following

formula:

D = d + 2H

where: D: is the theoretical outer diameter in millimetres; d: is the conventional number defined in Paragraph 2.21.3. in millimetres; H: is nominal section height in millimetres and is equal to Sn multiplied by 0.01 Ra

where: Sn: is the nominal section width in millimetres; Ra: is the nominal aspect ratio. All of the above symbols are as quoted in the tyre size designation as shown on the sidewall

of the tyre in conformity with the requirements of Paragraph 3.2.2. and as defined in Paragraph 2.21.

7.1.2.2. However, for tyres whose designation is given in the first column of the tables in Annex 5 to

ECE Regulation No. 54, the outer diameter shall be that given in those tables.

7.1.2.3. In the case of tyres identified by the tyre to rim fitment configuration Symbol \"A\" (see

Paragraph 2.21.4.), the outer diameter shall be that specified in the tyre size designation shown on the sidewall of the tyre.

7.1.3. Method of Measuring Retreaded Tyres:

7.1.3.1. The dimensions of retreaded tyres shall be measured in accordance with the procedures

given in Annex 6 to this Regulation.

7.1.4. Section Width Specifications:

7.1.4.1. The actual overall width may be less than the section width or widths determined in

Paragraph 7.1.

7.1.4.2. It may exceed the value by 4% in the case of radial-ply tyres and 8% in the case of diagonal

(bias-ply) tyres. However, for tyres with nominal section width exceeding 305 mm intended for dual mounting (twinning), the value determined pursuant to Paragraph 7.1.1. above shall not be exceeded by more than 2% for radial-ply tyres with nominal aspect ratio higher than 60 or 4% for diagonal (bias-ply) tyres.

7.1.4.3. In the case of tyres identified by the tyre to rim fitment configuration Symbol \"A\" (see

Paragraph 2.21.4.), the overall width of the tyre, in the lower area of the tyre, equals the nominal width of the measuring rim (see Paragraph 2.24.), plus 27 mm.

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7.1.5. Outer Diameter Specifications:

7.1.5.1. The actual outer diameter of a retreaded tyre must not be outside the values of Dmin and

Dmax obtained by the following formulae:

Dmin = d + (2H x a) Dmax = 1.015 x [d + (2H x b)]

where:

7.1.5.1.1. For sizes not given in the tables in Annex 5 to this Regulation, \"H\" and \"d\" are as defined in

Paragraph 7.1.2.1.

7.1.5.1.2. For sizes referred to in Paragraph 7.1.2.2. and for tyres identified by the tyre to rim fitment

configuration Symbol \"A\" (see Paragraph 2.21.4.), the nominal section height \"H\" is equal to:

H = 0.5 (D − d)

where \"D\" and \"d\" are as defined in Paragraph 7.1.2.1.

7.1.5.1.3. The coefficient \"a\" = 0.97

7.1.5.1.4. The coefficient \"b\" is:

Radial tyres Diagonal (bias-ply) and bias belted tyres for normal use tyres 1.04 1.07 for special use tyres 1.06 1.09

7.1.5.2. For snow tyres the maximum outer diameter (Dmax) calculated in Paragraph 7.1.5.1. may be

exceeded by not more than 1%

8. MODIFICATIONS TO THE APPROVAL 8.1. Every modification concerning a retreading production unit amending any of the information

given by the retreading production unit in the Application for Approval, see Paragraph 4, shall be notified to the approval authority which approved the retreading production unit. That authority may then either:

8.1.1. Consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect and

that in any case the retreading production unit still meets the requirements; or

8.1.2. Require a further investigation of the approval. 8.2. Confirmation of, or refusal of, approval, specifying the modifications, shall be communicated

by the procedure specified in

Paragraph 5.7. to the Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation.

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9.2.1. 9.3. 9.4.

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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: The retreading production unit approved according to this Regulation shall conform to the requirements set out in Paragraph 6.

The holder of the approval shall ensure that, during each year of production, and spread throughout that year, at least the following number of tyres, representative of the range being produced, is checked and tested as prescribed in this Regulation:

0.01% of the total annual production but in any case not less than 2 and not necessarily more than 10.

If the requirements of Paragraph 9.2. are carried out by or under the control of the approval authority, the results may be used as part of, or instead of, those prescribed in Paragraph 9.4.

The authority which has approved the retreading production unit may at any time verify the conformity control methods applied in each production facility. For each production facility, the type approval authority shall take samples at random during each and every production year and at least the following number of tyres, representative of the range being produced, shall be checked and tested as prescribed in this Regulation:

0.01% of the total annual production but in any case not less than 2 and not necessarily more than 10.

The tests and checks of Paragraph 9.4. may replace those required in Paragraph 9.2. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

The approval granted in respect of a retreading production unit pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn if the requirements of Paragraph 9 are not complied with or if the retreading production unit or the retreaded tyres produced by that retreading production unit have failed to meet the requirements prescribed in Paragraph 9.

If a Party to the Agreement which applies this Regulation withdraws an approval it has previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation, by means of a communication form conforming to the model shown in Annex 1 to this Regulation. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

The authority which granted the approval of the retreading production unit shall be informed if operations and manufacture of retreaded tyres approved within the scope of this Regulation cease. On receipt of this information the authority shall communicate this information to the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model shown in Annex 1 to this Regulation.

9.4.1. 9.5. 10.

10.1.

10.2.

11.

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12. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS, OF TEST LABORATORIES, AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS

12.1. The Parties to the 1958 Agreement which apply this Regulation shall communicate to the

United Nations Secretariat the names and addresses of the technical services responsible for conducting approval tests and, where applicable, of the approved test laboratories and of the administrative departments which grant approval and to which forms certifying approval or refusal or withdrawal of approval or production definitely discontinued, issued in other countries, are to be sent.

12.2. The Parties to the 1958 Agreement which apply this Regulation may use laboratories of tyre

manufacturers or retreading production units and may designate, as approved test laboratories, those which are situated either in the territory of that Party or in the territory of another Party to the 1958 Agreement subject to a preliminary acceptance of this procedure by the competent administrative department of the latter.

12.3. Where a Party to the 1958 Agreement applies Paragraph 12.2., it may, if it so desires, be

represented at the tests.

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ANNEX 1

COMMUNICATION

(Maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm))

issued by: Name of administration: (1)

.....................................

..................................... .....................................

GRANTED Concerning: (2) APPROVAL

APPROVAL EXTENDED APPROVAL REFUSED APPROVAL WITHDRAWN PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

of a retreading production unit pursuant to Regulation No. 109.

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

1. Retreader's name or trade mark:.................................................................................................... 2. Name and address of retreading production unit:........................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................ 3. If applicable, name and address of retreader's representative:...................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................ 4. Summarised description as in Paragraphs 4.1.3. and 4.1.4. of this Regulation:............................ 5. Technical service and, where applicable, test laboratory approved for purposes of approval or

verification of conformity:................................................................................................................

6. Date of report issued by that service:............................................................................................. 7. Number of report issued by that service:........................................................................................

8. Reason(s) of extension (if applicable):............................................................................................

9. Any remarks:...................................................................................................................................

(1)(2)

Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/refused/withdrawn an approval (see approval provisions in

the Regulation).

Delete that which does not apply.

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10. Place:..............................................................................................................................................

11. Date:................................................................................................................................................

12. Signature......................................................................................................................................... 13. Annexed to this communication is a list of documents in the approval file deposited at the

Approval Authority which has considered this approval and which can be obtained upon request.

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ANNEX 2

ARRANGEMENT OF APPROVAL MARK

The above approval mark affixed to a retreaded tyre shows that the retreading production unit concerned has been approved in the Netherlands (E4) under approval number 109R002439, meeting the requirements of this Regulation in its original form (00).

The approval number must be placed close to the circle and either above or below the \"E\" or left or right of that letter. The digits of the approval number must be on the same side of the \"E\" and face in the same direction. The use of Roman numerals as approval numbers should be avoided so as to prevent any confusion with other symbols.

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ANNEX 3

ARRANGEMENT OF RETREAD TYRE MARKINGS

MINIMUM HEIGHTS OF MARKINGS

(mm)

Tyres of rim diameter ≤ code 20 or ≤ 508 mm or of section width ≤ 235 mm or ≤ 9\"

Tyres of rim diameter > code 20 or > 508 mm or of section width > 235 mm or > 9\"

b 6 c 4 d 6

The above example defines a retreaded pneumatic tyre: − − − − −

Having a nominal section width of 295; Having a nominal aspect ratio of 80; Of radial-ply structure (R);

Having a nominal rim diameter of 572 mm, for which the code is 22.5;

Having load capacities of 3 550 kg (single) and 3 150 kg (twinned or dual), corresponding respectively to the load indices 152 and 148 shown in Annex 4 to this Regulation;

Having a nominal speed symbol K (reference speed 110 km/h);

Able to be used at the Unique Point, speed symbol L (reference speed 120 km/h); with a load capacity of 3 350 kg (single) and 3 000 kg (twinned or dual), corresponding respectively to the load indices 150 and 146 shown in Annex 4 to this Regulation; Intended to be used without an inner tube (\"TUBELESS\") and of Snow type (M+S); Retreaded in the weeks 25, 26, 27 or 28 of the year 2003.

Requiring to be inflated to 620 kPa for load/speed endurance tests, for which the PSI symbol is 90.

− −

− − −

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ORIGINAL :UNITED NATIONS of November 3, 1998 2. In the particular case of tyres having a tyre to rim fitment configuration \"A\

in the form of the following example:

235-700 R 450A where: 235 is the nominal section width in mm 700 is the outer diameter expressed in mm R is an indication of the structure of the tyre − see Paragraph 3.1.3. of this Regulation 450 is the nominal diameter of the rim expressed in mm A is the tyre to rim fitment configuration. The marking of the load index, speed category date of manufacture and other markings, shall

be given in Example 1 above.

3. The positioning and order of the markings constituting the tyre designation shall be as follows: (a) The size designation as defined in Paragraph 2.21. of this Regulation shall be grouped

as shown in the above examples: 295/80 R 22.5 or 235-700 R 450A.;

(b) The service description, comprising the load index (indices) and the speed symbol(s)

shall be placed immediately after the tyre size designation as defined in Paragraph 2.21. of this Regulation.

symbol.

(d) The word \"RETREAD\" may be at a distance from the size-designation symbol. (e) If Paragraph 3.2.5. of this Regulation is applied, the additional service description

(Unique Point), comprising the load indices and speed symbol, must be shown inside a circle near the nominal service description appearing on the tyre sidewall.

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ANNEX 4

LIST OF LOAD INDICES AND CORRESPONDING LOAD CAPACITIES

Load index (LI) and load capacity − kg

LI kg LI kg LI kg LI kg LI kg LI 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 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

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 97.5 100 103 106 109 112 115 118 121 125 128 132 136

40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79

140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 206 212 218 224 230 236 243 250 257 265 272 280 290 300 307 315 325 335 345 355 365 375 387 400 412 425 437

80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 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

450 462 475 487 500 515 530 545 560 580 600 615 630 650 670 690 710 730 750 775 800 825 850 875 900 925 950 975 1 000 1 030 1 060 1 090 1 120 1 150 1 180 1 215 1 250 1 285 1 320 1 360

120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159

1 400 1 450 1 500 1 550 1 600 1 650 1 700 1 750 1 800 1 850 1 900 1 950 2 000 2 060 2 120 2 180 2 240 2 300 2 360 2 430 2 500 2 575 2 650 2 725 2 800 2 900 3 000 3 075 3 150 3 250 3 350 3 450 3 550 3 650 3 750 3 875 4 000 4 125 4 250 4 375

160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199

4 500 4 625 4 750 4 875 5 000 5 150 5 300 5 450 5 600 5 800 6 000 6 150 6 300 6 500 6 700 6 900 7 100 7 300 7 500 7 750 8 000 8 250 8 500 8 750 9 000 9 250 9 500 9 750 10 000 10 30010 600 10 900 11 200 11 500 11 800 12 150 12 500 12 850 13 200 13 600

200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239

14 000 14 500 15 000 15 500 16 000 16 500 17 000 17 500 18 000 18 500 19 000 19 500 20 000 20 600 21 200 21 800 22 400 23 000 23 600 24 300 25 000 25 750 26 500 27 250 28 000 29 000 30 000 30 750 31 500 32 500 33 500 34 500 35 500 36 500 37 500 38 750 40 000 41 250 42 500 43 750

240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279

45 000 46 250 47 500 48 750 50 000 51 500 53 000 54 500 56 000 58 000 60 000 61 500 63 000 65 000 67 000 69 000 71 000 73 000 75 000 77 500 80 000 82 500 85 000 87 500 90 000 92 500 95 000 97 500 100 000 103 000 106 000 109 000 112 000 115 000 118 000 121 500 125 000 128 500 132 000 136 000

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ANNEX 5

TYRE SIZE DESIGNATION AND DIMENSIONS

(IN ACCORDANCE WITH ECE REGULATION No. 54)

FOR THIS INFORMATION REFER TO ANNEX 5 OF ECE REGULATION NO. 54

Note that with reference to Paragraph 6.5.4. of this Regulation, the outer diameter of a retreaded tyre may in all cases be greater than that shown in the tables in Annex 5 to Regulation No. 54 but by no more than 1.5%.

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ANNEX 6

METHOD OF MEASURING PNEUMATIC TYRES

1. The tyre shall be mounted on the test rim specified by the retreader and inflated to the nominal

inflation pressure quoted in the nominated International Tyre Standard (see Paragraph 4.1.4.7. of this Regulation) in relation to the maxim load carrying capacity for that size and load index. 2. The tyre, fitted to the appropriate rim, shall be conditioned to the ambient temperature of the

laboratory for at least 24 hr save as otherwise required by Paragraph 6.6.3. of this Regulation. 3. The pressure shall be re-adjusted to the value in Paragraph 1 of this annex. 4. The overall width shall be measured at six equally spaced points around the tyre, taking account of

the thickness of any protective ribs or bands. The highest reading obtained shall be taken as the overall width. 5. The outer diameter shall be calculated from a measurement of the maximum circumference of the

inflated tyre.

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ORIGINAL :UNITED NATIONS of November 3, 1998

ANNEX 7

PROCEDURE FOR LOAD/SPEED ENDURANCE TESTS (IN PRINCIPLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION No. 54)

1. PREPARING THE TYRE 1.1. Mount a retreaded tyre on the test rim specified by the retreader. 1.2. Use a new inner tube or combination of inner tube, valve and flap (as required) when testing

tyres with inner tubes.

1.3. Inflate the tyre to the pressure corresponding to the pressure index as specified in

Paragraph 3.2.10. of this Regulation.

1.4. Condition the tyre and wheel assembly at test-room temperature for not less than 3 hr. 1.5. Readjust the tyre pressure to that specified in Paragraph 1.3. of this annex.

2. TEST PROCEDURE 2.1. Mount the tyre and wheel assembly on the test axle and press it against the outer face of a

smooth surfaced power-driven test drum 1.70 m ± 1% diameter having a surface at least as wide as the tyre tread. In certain cases a 2.00 m ± 1% diameter drum may be used.

2.2. Apply to the test axle a series of test loads equal to a percentage of the load indicated in

Annex 4 to this Regulation, corresponding to the load index indicated on the tyre, and in accordance with the test programme below. Where the tyre has load capacity indices for operation in both single and twin or dual formation the load corresponding to the load index for single operation shall be used for the test.

2.2.1. In the case of tyres with a speed capability greater than 150 km/h (speed category Symbol \"Q\"

and above, plus \"H\") the test procedure shall be as given in Paragraph 3. of this Annex.

2.2.2. For all other tyres the test procedure is as shown in Appendix 1 to this annex. 2.3. Endurance Test Programme − See also Appendix 1 to this annex.

2.3.1. The tyre pressure shall not be corrected throughout the test and the test load shall be kept

constant throughout each of the three test stages.

2.3.2. During the test the temperature of the test room shall be maintained at between 20°C and 30°C

unless the tyre manufacturer or retreader agrees to the use of a higher temperature.

2.4. The endurance test programme shall be carried out without interruption.

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3. LOAD/SPEED TEST PROGRAMME FOR TYRES HAVING A SPEED CAPABILITY

GREATER THAN 150 KM/H (SPEED CATEGORY SYMBOL \"Q\" AND ABOVE, PLUS \"H\")

3.1. This programme applies to:

3.1.1. All tyres having a load capacity index in single fitment equal to or less than 121;

3.1.2. Tyres having a load capacity index in single fitment equal to or greater than 122 and having the

additional marking \"C\" or \"LT\" referred to in Paragraph 3.2.13. of this Regulation.

3.2. The load on the wheel and tyre shall be the following percentage of that corresponding to the

load index of the tyre:

3.2.1. 90% when tested on a drum of 1.70 m ± 1% diameter;

3.2.2. 92% when tested on a drum of 2.00 m ± 1% diameter. 3.3. The initial phase test speed shall be 20 km/h less than that indicated by the speed symbol for

the tyre.

3.3.1. Time taken to reach initial test speed shall be 10 min.

3.3.2. The duration of the first phase shall be 10 min. 3.4. The second phase test speed shall be 10 km/h less than that indicated by the speed symbol for

the tyre.

3.4.1. The duration of the second phase shall be 10 min. 3.5. The final phase test speed shall be the speed corresponding to that indicated by the speed

symbol for the tyre.

3.5.1. The duration of the final phase shall be 30 min. 3.6. The duration of the entire test shall be 1 hr. 4. EQUIVALENT TEST METHOD: If a test method other than that given in Paragraphs 2 or 3 of this annex is used, its equivalence

must be demonstrated.

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COUNTRY :E.C.E.

ORIGINAL :UNITED NATIONS of November 3, 1998

ANNEX 7 - APPENDIX 1

ENDURANCE-TEST PROGRAMME

Test-drum speed [min]

Load index

Speed symbol

Radial-ply

Diagonal (bias-ply) and bias belted 100 100 125 150 − − 100 125 150 175

-1

Load placed on the wheel as a

percentage of the load corresponding to the load index

7 h. 16 h. 24 h.

122 or more

F G J K L M F G J K

100 125 150 175 200 225 100 125 150 175

66% 84% 101% 121 or

less

70% 88% L 200 175 106%

N P

250 275 300

200 − −

4 h. 75% 75% 75%

6 h. 97% 97% 97%

114% 114% 114%

Notes: (1) \"Special-use\" tyres (see Paragraph 2.3.2. of this Regulation) shall be tested at a speed equal to

85% of the speed prescribed for equivalent normal tyres.

(2) Tyres having a load capacity index equal to or greater than 121, a speed category Symbol \"N\" or

\"P\" and the additional markings \"C\" or \"LT\" included in the tyre size designation (referred to in Paragraph 3.2.13. of this Regulation), shall be tested with the same programme as specified in the above table for tyres having a load capacity index equal to or less than 121.

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ANNEX 7 − APPENDIX 2

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PRESSURE INDEX

AND UNITS OF PRESSURE

Pressure

bar kPa Index

(\"PSI\")

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

. . .

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ORIGINAL :UNITED NATIONS of November 3, 1998

ANNEX 8

VARIATION OF LOAD CAPACITY WITH SPEED: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TYRES

RADIAL AND DIAGONAL PLY

(IN ACCORDANCE WITH UN ECE REGULATION No. 54)

Variation of Load Capacity (%)

Load indices Load indices

All load indices Speed (1)

≥ 122 ≤ 121 (1)

(km/h)

Speed Symbol Speed Symbol Speed Symbol

P (2) F G J K L M L M N 0 + 150 + 150 + 150 + 150 + 150 + 150 + 110 + 110 + 110 + 110 5 + 110 + 110 + 110 + 110 + 110 + 110 + 90 + 90 + 90 + 90 10 + 80 + 80 + 80 + 80 + 80 + 80 + 75 + 75 + 75 + 75 15 + 65 + 65 + 65 + 65 + 65 + 65 + 60 + 60 + 60 + 60 20 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 25 + 35 + 35 + 35 + 35 + 35 + 35 + 42 + 42 + 42 + 42 30 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 35 + 35 + 35 + 35 35 + 19 + 19 + 19 + 19 + 19 + 19 + 29 + 29 + 29 + 29 40 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 45 + 13 + 13 + 13 + 13 + 13 + 13 + 22 + 22 + 22 + 22 50 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 55 + 11 + 11 + 11 + 11 + 11 + 11 + 17.5 + 17.5 + 17.5 + 17.5 60 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 15.0 + 15.0 + 15.0 + 15.0 65 + 7.5 + 8.5 + 8.5 + 8.5 + 8.5 + 8.5 + 13.5 + 13.5 + 13.5 + 13.5 70 + 5.0 + 7.0 + 7.0 + 7.0 + 7.0 + 7.0 + 12.5 + 12.5 + 12.5 + 12.5 75 + 2.5 + 5.5 + 5.5 + 5.5 + 5.5 + 5.5 + 11.0 + 11.0 + 11.0 + 11.0 80 0 + 4.0 + 4.0 + 4.0 + 4.0 + 4.0 + 10.0 + 10.0 + 10.0 + 10.0 85 -3 + 2.0 + 3.0 + 3.0 + 3.0 + 3.0 + 8.5 + 8.5 + 8.5 + 8.5 90 -6 0 + 2.0 + 2.0 + 2.0 + 2.0 + 7.5 + 7.5 + 7.5 + 7.5 95 -10 -2.5 + 1.0 + 1.0 + 1.0 + 1.0 + 6.5 + 6.5 + 6.5 + 6.5 100 -15 -5 0 0 0 0 + 5.0 + 5.0 + 5.0 + 5.0 105 -8 -2 0 0 0 + 3.75 + 3.75 + 3.75 + 3.75 110 -13 -4 0 0 0 + 2.5 + 2.5 + 2.5 + 2.5 115 -7 -3 0 0 + 1.25 + 1.25 + 1.25 + 1.25 120 -12 -7 0 0 0 0 0 0 125 0 -2.5 0 0 0 130 0 -5.0 0 0 0 135 -7.5 -2.5 0 0 140 -10 -5 0 0 145 -7.5 -2.5 0 150 -10.0 -5.0 0 155 -7.5 -2.5 160 -10.0 -5.0 (1)

The load indices refer to operation in single formation. (2)

Load variations are not allowed for speeds above 160 km/h. For speed symbols \"Q\" and above the speed corresponding to the speed symbol specifies the maximum permissible speed for the tyre.

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COUNTRY :E.C.E.

ORIGINAL :UNITED NATIONS of November 3, 1998

ANNEX 9

EXPLANATORY FIGURE

See Paragraph 2 of this Regulation

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