The ATMA body also said, “The new standards are in the spirit of discussions with the government to bring Indian standards in line with international standards. These standards are a step in the right direction and will help improve road safety and increase fuel efficiency of vehicles.” He said.

Automobile Tire Manufacturers. The ATMA Association said Friday that the adoption schedule for the new specifications should be revised to cover rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling acoustic emission requirements to allow the industry to test multiple stock keeping units (SKUs).

ATMA said that according to the draft notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, (MoRTH), the proposed standards will be proposed from 2021 October 1 apply to all new tire designs and to 2022 October 1 apply to all other existing passenger car tire designs. Tire manufacturers plan to manufacture tires in 2022 October 1 Light commercial vehicles were introduced recently (LCV) and heavy commercial vehicles (HCV).

The Tire Manufacturers Association said that effective implementation of the proposed notification will largely depend on the availability of adequate testing infrastructure in the country as wet grip and rolling sound emission are carried out on test tracks.

“The timeline for the new standard needs to be feasibly modified so that the tire industry can test multiple SKUs and meet realistic thresholds appropriate for Indian conditions. The Indian tire industry is one of the most extensive tire manufacturing industries in the world. ” ATMA in a statement:

Emphasizing the need for proper testing infrastructure, ATMA added, “Establishment of test tracks will require the government to fully initiate testing of all types of tires as stipulated in the draft notification. This will require a reworking of the timelines.”

ATMA said it is working with its technical arm, Indian Tire Technical Advisory Committee Cooperation (ITTAC), to respond in detail to the draft notification submitted to the department to ensure effective implementation of the new standards without affecting the production lines of its members.

However, Rajiv Budhraja, Secretary General, ATMA, welcomed the draft specification. The draft introduces new requirements for rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling sound emission. He said: “The tire industry has evolved based on dedication to technology and high concern for environmental parameters. The draft specification will further align Indian standards with international best practice standards. The Indian tire industry is an important part of India’s manufacturing sector and we will adopt these standards globally as soon as possible.

He also said that the tire industry has been actively working with the government to develop AIS 142. ATMA added, “The new norms are in line with the spirit of the government’s deliberations and are aimed at aligning Indian norms with international standards.” This is a step in the right direction and will help improve road safety and vehicle fuel efficiency.