New labeling for tyres

peasant

From 2012 new tyres, including truck tyres, will come with a label indicating fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise performance.
The European Parliament and Member States in the EU Council of Ministers have agreed that a label similar to the energy information provided with household appliances will have to accompany tyres distributed from a factory to a shop or a garage from 1 November 2012.

The label will classify tyres from the best-performing ‘A’ class to the worst ‘G’ class. In order to promote fuel-saving tyres, EU countries will be allowed to provide financial incentives only for tyres that reach at least ’C’ class.

In addition to its impact on a vehicle’s fuel efficiency, a tyre’s performance in wet conditions and its rolling noise in decibels will also have to be indicated

http://www.hgvuk.com/10/05/new-eu-tyre-labeling-initiative/

irisheddie85

are they promoting more fuel efficient tyres over grippier tyres, or will A class be the best for both fuel efficiency and grip

The NCT will jump onto this when it comes out :rolleyes:

smash

hellboy99 wrote: »

The NCT will jump onto this when it comes out :rolleyes:

why, as long as they're legal is wont matter if they're class A or G!

JHMEG

I've a feeling this is being pushed by the European tyre industry, specifically the French, i.e. Michelin, as they have been doing a lot of work in this area.

No harm, tho I'm not sure how accurate it will be.

BostonB

Hope fully we'll be able to see which cheapo tyres are dire in the wet.