ISO 4223-1-2017 PDF

Full title and description

Definitions of some terms used in the tyre industry — Part 1: Pneumatic tyres (ISO 4223-1:2017). This international standard provides standardized terms, codes, symbols and values for pneumatic tyres used across the tyre industry, in English and French where applicable.

Abstract

ISO 4223-1:2017 defines a number of significant terms related to pneumatic tyres, together with corresponding codes, symbols and values. The standard includes a normative annex (Annex A) and cross-references other terminology standards for tyres, valves, tubes and wheel/rim terms.

General information

• Status: Published (international standard; scheduled for revision under ISO review process).
• Publication date: December 2017 (Edition 5).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 01.040.83 (Rubber and plastics industries — vocabularies); 83.160.01 (Tyres in general).
• Edition / version: Edition 5 (2017).
• Number of pages: 20 pages (official ISO bibliographic record).

Scope

ISO 4223-1:2017 covers definitions and conventions for terms used when describing pneumatic tyres. It is intended to harmonize vocabulary used by manufacturers, test laboratories, regulators and users of tyre products and services, and to provide codes, symbols and values associated with those terms. Cross-references are provided to related vocabulary standards for multilingual equivalence and to wheel/rim definitions.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized definitions for pneumatic-tyre terminology (e.g., construction and performance-related terms).
• Assigned codes and symbols for selected tyre terms to ensure consistent designation and communication.
• Normative annex (Annex A) that forms part of the document and supplies obligatory detail where indicated.
• Cross-references to ISO 3877 for multilingual equivalents and ISO 3911 for wheel/rim terminology.

Typical use and users

Used by tyre manufacturers, vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers, testing and certification bodies, regulatory agencies, standards professionals, technical writers and trainers. It is referenced when drafting technical specifications, test reports, labelling information and regulatory or procurement documents that require consistent tyre terminology.

Related standards

Closely related to ISO 3877 (Tyres, valves and tubes — lists of equivalent terms) and ISO 3911 (wheel/rim nomenclature and definitions). It is part of the ISO 4223 vocabulary series (see ISO 4223-2 for solid-tyre terminology and related amendments). The ISO record also indicates an ISO/DIS 4223-1 revision project is under development to update Part 1.

Keywords

tyres; pneumatic tyres; tyre terminology; vocabulary; definitions; tyre codes; tyre symbols; ISO 4223; ISO/TC 31.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 4223-1:2017 is an ISO international standard that defines terms, codes and symbols for pneumatic tyres to standardize vocabulary used across the tyre industry.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions of significant terms for pneumatic tyres, associated codes/symbols and a normative annex; it cross-references other ISO vocabulary standards for multilingual equivalence and wheel/rim definitions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Tyre and vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, testing and certification bodies, regulators, standards writers and technical communicators who require consistent tyre terminology.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The edition published in December 2017 (Edition 5) is published and was confirmed in ISO’s review cycle (confirmed in 2023). ISO has an ISO/DIS 4223-1 draft in development to revise/replace this edition, so users should check for updates before relying on the standard for new regulatory or design work.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it forms Part 1 of the ISO 4223 series (vocabulary for the tyre industry). Other parts include Part 2 (solid tyres) and related documents and amendments in the ISO 4223 family.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Pneumatic tyres; terminology; vocabulary; definitions; tyre codes; tyre symbols; ISO 4223; ISO/TC 31.