<p>EU Tyre Label</p><p>The new EU tyre label is intended to give consumers more information when choosing new tyres. The label shows wet grip (stopping distance in a straight line), exterior noise and fuel efficiency data. The presentation is based on the familiar EU energy efficiency label.</p><p>Note for car, 4x4 and van tyres: class D is not used so there are only 6 classes for Fuel efficiency. In addition, for Wet grip class G is also not used so there are only 5 classes for Wet grip. What does the label mean? </p><p>FUEL EFFICIENCY (Rolling Resistance) </p><p>Fuel efficiency is influenced by the tyre’s rolling resistance. Lower rolling resistance means lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. There is a 7.5% loss of fuel economy between the best and worst class (average).</p><p>WET GRIP (Braking Performance) </p><p>Wet grip is one of the most important performance characteristics in a tyre. The effect may vary among vehicles and driving conditions, but in the case of full braking, the difference between a G and an A class for a set of four identical tyres could be up to 30% shorter braking distance (e.g. for a typical passenger car driving at 80 km/h speed this could be up to 18m shorter braking distance). NOISE (Exterior Rolling Noise – not cabin noise) Measured in decibels (dB) 3 black bars: above future EU limit, complies with current S Mark 2 black bars: meets future EU limit 1 black bar: at least 3 dB below the future EU limit</p><p>What else is important when choosing new tyres?</p><p>The label does not address every factor which is critical to overall tyre performance.</p><p>• Dry handling Not on label • Dry grip (straight line) Not on label • Dry grip (circles/cornering) Not on label • Wet handling Not on label • Wet grip (circles/cornering) Not on label • Resistance to aquaplaning (straight/curved) Not on label • High-speed stability Not on label • Interior noise Not on label • Tread wear Not on label</p><p>Please remember the following:</p><p>Actual fuel savings and road safety depend heavily on the behaviour of drivers: - eco-driving can significantly reduce fuel consumption - tyre pressures should be regularly checked to optimise wet grip and fuel efficiency performance - stopping distances should always be strictly respected</p><p>Click on the link below for further information on tyre labelling http://ec.europa.eu/energy/efficiency/tyres/labelling_en.htm</p>