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The 2025 edition of the Tyre & Rim Association of Australia Standards Manual is now available in both hard copy and digital formats. This essential industry resource is updated annually to reflect the latest technical advancements and global standards for tyres and rims within the Association’s jurisdiction.
Key Updates in the 2025 Edition
Passenger Tyre Ranges
Metric Radial Ply – Gradual expansion, particularly in lower-profile ranges.
HL (High Load) Radial Range – Rapid growth as vehicle manufacturers adopt existing tyre size envelopes with increased load capacity.
P-Type Radial Ply Sizes – Now classified as obsolete and moved to the Supplementary Data Section.
Radial Light Truck Tyres
Expansion of Metric Highway and High Flotation ranges, particularly in larger sizes.
Metric Radial Truck Tyres
Minimal changes, with only a few updates to trailer sizes.
Metric Radial Ply Agricultural Tyres
Drive Wheel Sizes – New sizes approved.
Metric Implement Tyres – Introduction of a new range.
IF (High Flexion) & VF (Very High Flexion) Tyres – Expansion with newly approved sizes for this growing range.
Industrial Tyres
Small range of solid tyres for pneumatic tyre rims, specifically for counterbalanced lift trucks and skid steer applications.
Motorcycle Tyres
Revised grown tyre overall diameters for various tread formats.
Updates for motorcycle and moped tyres with rim diameter codes 12 and lower.
Why Choose the Tyre & Rim Association Standards Manual?
The manual is developed using data from the Tire & Rim Association Inc. (USA) and the European Tyre & Rim Technical Organisation (ETRTO)—two of the world’s leading technical bodies.
It is widely recognized as the definitive industry guide, making it an indispensable resource for:
- Tyre and rim manufacturers
- Sales and technical professionals
- Regulatory bodies
- Automotive engineers and designers
Stay ahead of industry trends with the most comprehensive, up-to-date reference for tyre and rim standards in Australia.
