Regulation 25A Tyre NoiseF1

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), any replacement tyre (not being a retreaded or part-worn tyre) must be marked with an S mark where it is to be fitted to an axle of—

Paragraph (1) applies to—

Paragraph (1) does not apply to—

In this regulation—

• “Class C1d tyre” means a tyre designed for a passenger vehicle with a nominal section width greater than 185mm but less than or equal to 215mm;

• “Class C1e tyre” means a tyre designed for a passenger vehicle with a nominal section width greater than 215mm;

• “nominal rim diameter” has the same meaning as in section 2.18 of Annex II of Community Directive 92/23;

• “part-worn tyre” means a tyre that is not new when fitted;

• “replacement tyre” means—

  1. (a)

     a Class C1d tyre sold, or intended to be sold, on or after 1st October 2010;

  2. (b)

     a Class C1e tyre sold, or intended to be sold, on or after 1st October 2011; or

  3. (c)

     any other tyre sold, or intended to be sold, on or after the date these Regulations come into force,

  where that tyre replaces, or is intended to replace, a tyre fitted to the axle of any vehicle to which paragraph (1) applies.

• “rim” has the same meaning as in section 2.19 of Annex II of Community Directive 92/23;

• “S mark” means a designated approval mark of a description specified in item 30B of Schedule 2 or item 33 of Schedule 4 of the Approval Marks Regulations including the relevant suffix indicating conformity with the requirements on tyre noise emissions;

• “section width” has the same meaning as in section 2.12 of Annex II of Community Directive 92/23; and

• “T-type temporary-use spare tyre” has the same meaning as in section 2.3.6 of Annex II of Community Directive 92/23, and “temporary-use spare tyre” has the same meaning as in section 2.3.5 if Annex II of Community Directive 92/23.