4. SPEED CAPACITY

Every tyre with which the vehicle is normally fitted shall bear a speed category symbol. In the case of a tyre of class C1, the speed category symbol shall be compatible with the maximum vehicle design speed and shall take into account, in the case of tyres of speed categories V, W and Y, the maximum load rating as described in UNECE Regulation No 30. In the case of a tyre of class C2 or C3, the speed category symbol shall be compatible with the maximum vehicle design speed and the applicable load/speed combination derived from the ‘table load-capacity variation with speed’ as described in paragraph 3.2.2 of this Annex. The requirements of paragraphs 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 shall not apply in the following situations: In the case of temporary-use spare units for which paragraph 6 of this Annex applies. In the case of vehicles normally equipped with ordinary tyres and occasionally fitted with snow tyres (i.e. with the alpine or three-peaked mountain snowflake symbol marking) where in such a case the speed category symbol of the snow tyre shall correspond to a speed either greater than the maximum vehicle design speed or not less than 160 km/h (or both). However, if the maximum vehicle design speed is greater than the speed corresponding to the lowest speed category symbol of the fitted snow tyres, a maximum speed warning label, specifying the lowest value of the maximum speed capability of the fitted snow tyres, shall be displayed inside the vehicle in a prominent position readily and permanently visible to the driver. Other tyres with improved snow traction (i.e. with the M+S marking, but without the alpine or three-peaked mountain snowflake symbol marking) shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 of this Annex. In the case of vehicles equipped with professional off-road tyres with the POR marking. However, if the maximum vehicle design speed is greater than the speed corresponding to the lowest speed category symbol of the fitted special use tyres, a maximum speed warning label, specifying the lowest value of the maximum speed capability of the fitted special use tyres, shall be displayed inside the vehicle in a prominent position readily and permanently visible to the driver. In the case of vehicles of categories M_(2), M_(3), N_(2) or N_(3) equipped with a speed limitation device (SLD) approved according to UNECE Regulation No 89 OJ L 158, 19.5.2007, p. 1. where in such a case the speed symbol of the tyres shall be compatible with the speed at which the limitation is set. However, if the vehicle manufacturer has foreseen that the maximum vehicle design speed is greater than the speed corresponding to the lowest speed category symbol of the fitted tyres, a maximum speed warning label, specifying the maximum speed capability of the tyres, shall be displayed inside the vehicle in a prominent position readily and permanently visible to the driver. In the case of vehicles of categories M_(1) or N_(1) equipped with an on-board system fulfilling a speed limitation function where in such a case the speed symbol of the tyres shall be compatible with the speed at which the limitation is set. However, if the vehicle manufacturer has foreseen that the maximum vehicle design speed is greater than the speed corresponding to the lowest speed category symbol of the fitted tyres, a maximum speed warning label, specifying the maximum speed capability of the tyres, shall be displayed inside the vehicle in a prominent position readily and permanently visible to the driver. The relevant information shall be stated clearly in the vehicle owner’s handbook in order to ensure that suitable replacement tyres with an appropriate speed capacity shall be fitted when necessary, once the vehicle has been put into service.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-06 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.