Tyre labelling An EU regulation (1222/2009) requires all new tyres
21st April 2011, Page 25
21st April 2011
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on sale in Europe to be classified and labelled for fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise performance. The labelling will be similar to that required for household appliances. Potential buyers will be able to compare tyre characteristics before making a purchase. Like the European energy label, the tyre label will use classes ranging from best-performance (green ‘A’ class) to worst (red ‘G’ class). Besides indicating how much the tyre affects the vehicle’s fuel efficiency, it will also give information about its performance in wet conditions and its external rolling noise in decibels.
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