ECE EU

MC-Tyres R.75

97/24 EC

P.C. - Tyres R.30 R.64

92/23 EC

C.V. - Tyres R.54 92/23 EC

Noise limits R.117 (new) 2001/43 EC*

Retreaded Tyres R.108 (PV) R.109 (LV)

Agriculture Tyres R.106

*Noise dir. 2001/43/EC amendment to Dir. 92/23/EC

Nominel section width

dB(A) step 1

dB(A) step 2

dB(A) step 3

145 mm and less 72 71 70 155, 165 mm 73 72 71 175, 185 mm 74 73 72 195 to 215 mm 75 74 74 225 mm and larger 76 75 75

C1 tyres

• To go ahead with Step 2 and 3, one will consider safety (wet grip) and environmental aspects (rolling recistance).

•1 aug 2003: all new e-type approvals must fullfill the noise limits in Step 1.

• 4 febr 2005: all new registrated cars (trailers) < 3,5 t, must have tyres approved for noise if refering to Directive 92/23/EC and not R.30/R.54.

• 1 okt 2009: all new tyres (<185mm) for sale on the market must be appoved for noise

Type of use C2 dB(A)

C3 dB(A)

Normal 75 76 Snow 77 78 Special 78 79

C2 class: “light truck tires” (see Dir. for details)

C3 class: “heavy truck tires”

• ELV directive states a ban for balancing weights of heavy metals (more information later in the program)

• Some Car Manufactuers wants to introduce Tyre Brand restrictions. This is not legal inside EC.

• USA have now requirements for TPMS. All Cars from model year 2008 must have some form of tyre pressure control.

• New marking (RF) for “Self Supporting Tyres”. Tyres which can run without air pressure for 80 km at 80km/h. (ex. 205/55RF16). This will be introduced in the regulations in 2006. ISO symbol for these tyres.