GUIDE TO EU TYRE LABELLING
In 2021, the EU tyre label has changed to help consumers to become better informed when buying new tyres.
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Fuel efficiency is important to reduce both CO2 emissions and the cost of driving. Each tyre can be categorised for its fuel efficiency.
Tyres are rated between A – E; A being the most fuel efficient, E bring the least fuel efficient.
The difference between each category means a reduction or increase in fuel consumption of 3-4%.
Wet grip is a critical safety feature, relating to how quickly a tyre can stop on wet roads.
Tyres are rated A – E; A being the shortest braking distances in the wet, E being the longest braking distance in the wet.
The difference in each category can mean an extra one to two car lengths (3-6 metres) on the stopping distance.
This relates to the external noise made by the tyre and is measured in dB (decibels). There are three ratings for noise: 'A', 'B' and 'C'. 'A' produces the least external noise levels, whilst 'C' produces the highest