New Requirements for Tyres Under IS 15636
29. September 2022On June 28, 2022 the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in India has issued a notification affecting tyres falling under the Indian Standard IS 15636:2012. Besides the name change in sub rule (1) to IS 15636:2019, the notification mandates requirements of rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling sound emissions for tyres as defined in the AIS (Automotive Industry Standard )142:2019.
Tyre classes that are affected include classes C1 (passenger cars), C2 (light truck) and C3 (truck and bus), as defined in the AIS 142:2019. Numerous tire types require BIS certification in India.
The changes will be implemented on October 1, 2022 for new designs of tyres and on April 1, 2023 for existing designs.
| SI. No. | Tyre Description | Date of Implementation | |
| Rolling Resistance, Wet Grip | Rolling Sound | ||
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| 1. | New designs of tyres to be fitted on motor vehicles and falling under Class C1, C2 and C3 as applicable as per of AIS 142 | October 1, 2022 | October 1, 2022 |
| 2. | Existing designs of tyres to be fitted on motor vehicles and falling under Class C1, C2 and C3 as applicable as per AIS 142 | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 |
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