What does the new EU Tyre Label tell me?

In order to help you make an informed choice, the new EU Tyre Label rates a tyre's performance in 3 key areas: fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise levels.

For more information on the EU Tyre Label contact your nearest Tyre Group Branch.

The EU Tyre Label rates tyre performance on its fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise levels

How tyres are rated on fuel efficiency by the EU Tyre Label

Fuel Efficiency

Affects driving economy and emissions

Lower rolling resistance means lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

A tyre loses energy through 'rolling resistance'.

The rating works downwards from 'A' for the best performing tyre, to 'G' for the least performing.

It's handy to know… There is a difference of 7.5% in fuel efficiency between an A and G rated tyre.

How tyres are rated on wet grip by the EU Tyre Label

Wet Grip

Affects the safety of your vehicle

This measures and rates a tyre's performance in wet driving conditions.

Tyres with better wet grip performance deliver shorter braking distances on wet roads.

The rating works downwards from 'A' for the highest wet grip performance, to 'G' for the lowest performance.

It's handy to know… The difference in braking distance between an A and G rated tyre can be as much as 18 metres (approx. 4 car lengths).

How tyres are rated on noise emissions by the EU Tyre Label

Noise Levels

Affects driver comfort and noise pollution

A tyre's exterior noise is measured in decibels.

The graphic symbol displays one black sound wave for the quietest performance, and up to three black sound waves for the loudest.

It's handy to know… The noise level of a 3 sound wave rated tyre will be literally three times that of a single sound wave rated tyre.

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