| 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 the requirements
reference markings and representation of information for rolling
resistance (fuel efficiency), wet grip and external rolling noise on a
standard and approved EU label. The objective is to increase safety and
economic and environmental efficiency of road transport by promoting
fuel efficient and safe tyres with low noise levels. |
| The new EU tyre label contains specified data in seven categories
from A to G. |
| There are three different categories: |
Questions & answers
EU tyre label, summary — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What does the EU tyre label summarise?
Three performance categories in an easy-to-read format: fuel efficiency (A–G), wet grip (A–G) and noise level (dB with wave symbols).
Reducing fuel consumption
Increasing road safety
Reducing traffic noise
The EU tyre label provide ...
