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UN R54 — Commercial-vehicle tyres
Review the scope and approval topics for new commercial-vehicle tyres.
Explore the scopeWhat does it cover?
UN R54 concerns new pneumatic tyres intended mainly for M2, M3, N, O3 and O4 vehicles. It excludes types with a speed-category symbol corresponding to speeds below 80 km/h. Marking, technical characteristics and conformity of production form part of tyre-product approval.
Who is it for?
Commercial-vehicle tyre makers and load/speed performance-testing teams.
Which subjects are addressed?
- New commercial-vehicle tyres
- Speed-category limit
- Markings
- Conformity of production
Common question
Are retreaded commercial tyres covered as the same production subject?
No. R54 concerns new tyres. Retread production is addressed by a separate relevant regulation.
Source documents and references
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Discuss access optionsRelated regulations
UN R109 — Retreaded commercial-vehicle tyres
Examine production requirements for retreaded tyres used on commercial 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.