SOURCE-LINKED REGULATION GUIDE
UN R30 — Tyres for passenger cars and light vehicles
Review the scope of new tyres by vehicle class and intended use.
Explore the scopeWhat does it cover?
UN R30 concerns new pneumatic tyres intended mainly for categories M1, N1, O1 and O2. It excludes tyres designed for historic vehicles or competition. Approval of a new tyre, production of a retread and tyre installation on a vehicle are distinct matters.
Who is it for?
Tyre makers and light-vehicle tyre and testing teams.
Which subjects are addressed?
- New pneumatic tyres
- M1/N1/O1/O2 scope
- Intended use
- Competition and historic-vehicle exclusions
Common question
Are retreaded tyres the main subject here?
No. The scope concerns new pneumatic tyres. Retread production has a separate applicable regulation.
Source documents and references
Work with this regulation in RegsUP.
Read the text with its edition and sources. Assess available comparisons, relevant dates and question-and-answer features against your work needs.
Discuss access optionsRelated regulations
UN R108 — Production of retreaded tyres
Review the production scope for retreaded tyres used mainly on passenger cars and light vehicles.
UN R117 — Tyre rolling noise, wet grip and rolling resistance
Review tyre performance requirements together with their scope conditions.
UN R142 — Installation of tyres on vehicles
After choosing a tyre, examine how it may be used on the vehicle.