What is EU TYRE label?
EU tyre labelling rules help consumers make an informed purchase decision when they replace their tyres, as the label highlights the performance of the tyre on issues relating to fuel efficiency, safety and noise. New labelling rules, applying from 1 May 2021, are set out under Regulation (EU) 2020/740.
What do the EU tyre ratings mean?
The EU rating focuses only on one aspect of wet grip – the wet braking performance of the tyre. The performance is graded between class A and class E. Tyres with a high wet grip rating will stop more quickly on wet roads when full brakes are applied. In an emergency situation, a few metres can make all the difference.
How are tyres Labelled?
In addition to the three ratings, every tyre has letters and numbers embossed on them, which provide enough information for you to choose the right one for your car and needs. The markings represent a tyre’s width, sidewall height, diameter, profile, load index and speed rating.
Do TYRE labels matter?
The real issue with tyre labels is that they only reveal a small part of a tyre’s performance. But that tyre will likely be worse in several other areas. The next generation of the label needs to at least include wear. Wet grip and wear are contrasting qualities; it’s difficult to score well in both criteria.
What does C mean on tyres?
Yes C = commercial meaning the tyre made to carry heavier weight and generally commercial (lorry / van ) need this kind of tyre to carry heavy LOAD.
What does RG mean on a tyre?
Radial tyres. Radius, static. RBB, RG, RL, RN, RU, RW. RBL: Raised Black Lettering.
What does the letter Y mean on tyres?
You can find your tyres’ speed rating on the sidewall of the tyre as shown in the image. Z-rated high-performance tyres are rated for speeds in excess of 149mph. Confusingly, W-rated tyres are rated at a higher speed in excess of 168mph. Y-rated tyres are rated in excess of 186mph.
Are EU TYRE labels accurate?
EU tyre labels don’t show how well a tyre grips in the dry, how good it is cornering in either the wet or dry, how much it contributes to the car’s comfort or how old it is. There are a lot of parameters involved in making a tyre, many of them conflicting.
What does XL mean on a tyre?
extra load
A reinforced or XL (extra load) tyre is a specially reinforced tyre which carries heavier loads than tyres of the same size. These types of tyres are stronger and more hardwearing than standard tyres, and are often used for large vehicles that carry heavy loads or large family cars, such as 4x4s.
What are the EU Tire labeling regulations?
EU Tire Labeling Regulations. Regulations require tire manufacturers to declare fuel efficiency, wet grip rating and external rolling noise performance for C1, C2 and C3 tires (i.e. tires mainly fitted on passenger cars, and on light and heavy duty vehicles).
What is the new tyre performance label?
This label contains information on three important criteria that form the basis for assessing tyre performance: Wet grip, fuel efficiency and external noise. The scope of the new regulation includes tyres for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and heavy trucks. The most important task of a tyre is to provide safety – in all conditions.
What do the EU’s new energy labelling rules mean for You?
New EU rules on the energy labelling of road tyres, highlighting primarily the fuel efficiency, safety and noise performance of new tyres, start to apply at consumer level from 1 May 2021.
Are there mandatory marks and labels in the EU?
Furthermore, voluntary marks and/or labels are used as marketing tools in some EU Member States. This report is focused primarily on the mandatory marks and labels seen most often on consumer products and packaging, which are typically related to public safety, health, and/or environmental concerns.
