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Tyre labelling
On 1st November 2012, the EU regulation on labelling of tyres is applicable. The label provides information on fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise through clear pictograms. The label will allow consumers to make informed choices when buying tyres, ranked on a scale from A (best) to G (bad).
Images of the tyre label for publication purposes
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Format for print and web
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Format for edition [2 MB]
Legislation
The Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 on the labelling of tyres (amended by Regulation 228/2011 and Regulation 1235/2011) aims to provide end-users of vehicles with clear and relevant information about the quality of the tyre, and to guide them towards choosing a product which is more fuel efficient, has better wet braking and is less noisy.
- Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 of 25 November 2009 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters
- Regulation (EU) No 228/2011 of 7 March 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 with regard to the wet grip testing method for C1 tyres
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Regulation (EU) No 1235/2011 of 29 November 2011 amending Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 with regard to the wet grip grading of tyres, the measurement of rolling resistance and the verification procedure
- The adoption of the Tyre labelling regulation by Council and Parliament [IP/09/1820]All available translations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Reference Laboratories
- Commission communication - Publication of the Reference Laboratories for the purpose of the Alignment Procedure concerning the Measurement of Rolling Resistance of Tyres [2012/C 86/03]
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Guideline Working Document on Reference Laboratories for the Alignment Procedure for the Measurement of Rolling Resistance, as defined in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1235/2011 [133 KB]
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Report from the Expert Group on Laboratory Alignment for the Measurement of Tyre Rolling Resistance (2011) [589 KB]
