New EU Tyre Labels To Help Online Shoppers. Check Out How

Tyre labels are being renewed throughout entire Europe. Tyres made after May 1, 2021, are mandated to have new labels, therefore the new labels will gradually appear on tyres for sale.

The first EU tyre labels were applied to all-season, summer, and non-studded winter tyres sold within the EU in 2012. Only passenger cars, SUVs, and vans were subject to this labelling rule, which contained information on rolling resistance, wet grip, and external rolling noise. The labels have now been updated to include information about traction on snow and ice, as well as a QR code. Winter tyres with studs are exempt from the rules.

The right tyres for the right conditions 

The previous tyre labels did not adequately explain the genuine attributes of high-quality winter tyres, therefore Nokian Tyres has been working to improve the labels for years. This effort is now bearing fruit.

CLICK HEREto find a TyrePlex Dealer near you!

Also See:Goodyear SightLine: First Intelligent Tyre Solution For Last-Mile Delivery

"In practice, wet grip is the opposite of ice grip: developing one usually reduces the other. Tyres designed for Central Europe emphasize the characteristics required on bare roads, whereas the ice grip symbol indicates that the tyre genuinely works and remains safe in the challenging Nordic winter conditions. The snow grip symbol, for its part, indicates that the tyre meets the EU's official requirements for grip on snow; this is especially significant in Germany, Italy, and the Nordic countries. We do not recommend using tyres designed for Central Europe under conditions that they are not intended for", says Technical Customer Service Manager Matti Morri from Nokian Tyres. 

"Consumers are ordering more and more products online. It is a significant advantage for them that, going forward, they can check the symbols and order the best possible tyres for their own usage conditions. Expert assistance is available at tyre retailers - but online, there is no one there to personally assist you with choosing safe tyres", Morri says. 

Want to get "Wheel balancing" performed on your vehicle?CLICK HERE

Also See: Goodyear And Enovos To Build Luxembourg First Large Solar Carport

Massive database of all tyres: 

The QR code is a new item on the tyre label that will guide you to a massive database that accumulates information on all of the tyres available on the European market. The product information is standardized, allowing for an easy comparison of the tires. 

"In the future, the tyre labels will be expanded further, as they will also report abrasion, or tyre wear, and the mileage or the tyre's service life on the road. The decision has already been made but producing the test methods will take years", says SRA Manager Jarmo Sunnari from Nokian Tyres. 

What does the new EU tyre labels tell drivers? 

  • The external rolling noise value indicates noise levels outside of the vehicle. Using quieter tyres will reduce noise pollution in the environment. 
  • The snow grip symbol indicates that the tyre meets the official requirements and works reliably on snow. 
  • The ice grip symbol means that the tyre has passed the ice grip test and is suited for Nordic winter conditions. The symbol is currently only used on passenger car tyres. 
  • Rolling resistance refers to fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Tyres in the best category can save 0.6 liters of fuel per 100 km when compared to the lowest category. 
  • Wet grip indicates the braking distance. On wet asphalt, the best tyres need nearly 20 meters less to stop when traveling at a speed of 80 km/h than tyres in the weakest category. 

    Do you like to get insights into such stories? Join our TyrePlex Facebook page to be the first one to get notified of such news of the tyre Industry.

Are you interested in Car Servicing?

New Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Locate Tyre Dealers in Your City

Have a question about Tyres?

Get an answer in 24 hours from our experts.

Please Enter Valid Question.

Thankyou for asking question, we will review and provide you an expert answer.

Have a Question

Add to Compare Products