The EU tyre label aims to reduce fuel consumption, increase road safety and reduce traffic noise — this page explains what it does and doesn't tell a Volkswagen Golf Mk7 owner.
| Reducing fuel consumption |
| The EU tyre label provides the end-user with important
information on the properties of the tyre. It does not
illustrate, however, all decisive safety criteria. |
| The explanation of other properties of the tyre may
influence the decision to purchase. |
| The customer should be advised of the limited information on
the label of tyre properties, such as no information concerning
winter properties for winter tyres. |
| Tyre tests are another source of information for specialist
dealers and end-users. |
| In the tyres tests other leading factors are also tested,
which should be taken into account: |
| Behaviour in winterly conditions |
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Questions & answers
EU tyre label, objectives — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What are the objectives of the EU tyre label?
To help consumers choose tyres based on fuel efficiency, safety and noise, and to encourage manufacturers to develop better-performing tyres.
Tyre manufactures must mark their tyres according to EU regulation
(EC) No. 1222/2009 (labelling of tyres) as of 01 November 2012.
The labelling of tyres regulation contains th ...
Rolling resistance
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Wet grip
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Noise emissions
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