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Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title

Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)

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6.SUSPENSION

6.1.Drawing of the suspension arrangements:

6.2.

Type and design of the suspension of each axle or group of axles or wheel:

6.2.1.Level adjustment: yes/no/optional (1)
6.2.2.A brief description of the electrical/electronic components (if any):
6.2.3.

Air-suspension for driving axle(s): yes/no (1)

6.2.3.1.Suspension of driving axle(s) equivalent to air-suspension: yes/no (1)
6.2.3.2.Frequency and damping of the oscillation of the sprung mass:

6.3.Characteristics of the springing parts of the suspension (design, characteristics of the materials and dimensions):

6.4.Stabilisers: yes/no/optional (1)

6.5.Shock absorbers: yes/no/optional (1)

6.6.

Tyres and wheels

6.6.1.

Tyre/wheel combination(s) (for tyres indicate size designation, minimum load-capacity index, minimum speed category symbol; for tyres of category Z intended to be fitted on vehicles whose maximum speed exceeds 300 km/h equivalent information shall be provided; for wheels indicate rim size(s) and off-set(s))

6.6.1.1.

Axles

6.6.1.1.1.Axle 1:
6.6.1.1.2.Axle 2:

etc.

6.6.1.2.Spare wheel, if any:
6.6.2.

Upper and lower limits of rolling radii

6.6.2.1.Axle 1:
6.6.2.2.Axle 2:

etc.

6.6.3.Tyre pressure(s) as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer: … kPa
6.6.4.Chain/tyre/wheel combination on the front and/or rear axle that is suitable for the type of vehicle, as recommended by the manufacturer:
6.6.5.Brief description of temporary use spare unit (if any):

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