EU labels

Information is available from several sources, including tyre manufacturers and the European Commission's website (http://ec.europa.eu/energy/efficiency/tyres/labelling_en.htm) or from tyre outlets.

National authorities are responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with regulations. In Finland, the supervising authority is the Finnish Transport Safety Agency (Trafi). This matter is extremely important to the success and impact of the new tyre label. Supervision is the only way to ensu…

Consumers should consult an expert salesperson at a tyre outlet, study the websites of manufacturers, and read tyre tests published by major independent car magazines, which test dozens of characteristics.

No. In the Nordic countries in particular, wet grip is far from the most important safety element of winter tyres. Winter tyres with good wet grip do not have good ice grip and are very often designed specifically for the milder winter conditions of central Europe.

Rolling resistance refers to the energy consumed in the deformation that takes place when the tyre grips the road. Rolling resistance affects fuel consumption, thereby also affecting carbon dioxide emissions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20 percent of the vehicle's fuel consumpt…

Wet grip is an essential safety factor, particularly in summer tyres. It communicates the tyre's maneuverability on wet roads. EU tyre label states the tyre's braking distance on wet asphalt from an initial speed of 80 km/h.

The new tyre classifications are determined using precisely specified tests. Every tyre manufacturer is responsible for evaluating and classifying its own tyres. Self-evaluation involves using precisely defined testing methods approved by the Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).

There are a lot of other factors that must be taken into consideration when evaluating a tyre's performance. These include the tyre's handling on wet and dry surfaces, grip on ice, aquaplaning behavior, and the wear resistance.

Wet grip refers to the tyre's ability to retain its grip on wet surfaces. In practice, the concept of wet grip is closely related to factors such as a short braking distance on wet surfaces, better handling characteristics, or a more stable driving response in wet conditions.

The tyre labels do not apply to studded tyres but they are used for non-studded winter tyres. For winter tyres, the information on the tyre label should not be the only criteria used for comparison – it is worth reading independent tests and consulting an expert tyre outlet.

Tyre noise is always linked to the driving surface as the road surface has a major impact on the amount of noise generated by the vehicle. The decibel value is not an accurate measure of the noise level; all tyres are noisy when they drive on rough asphalt in the spring, for example.

The EU tyre label will affect consumers' tyre choices in the future. Particularly good values will influence consumers' choices of summer tyres. When it comes to winter tyres, the classification may also be misleading. For example, the new tyre labels do not take into account the typical win…

The EU tyre label helps consumers to choose the right tyres. The label encourages the use of safer, more fuel-efficient tyres that generate less noise.

The EU tyre label helps consumers in the European Union to choose tyres. The label guides consumers toward higher-quality tyres that are also safer.

Labeling is not used on studded tyres, remolded tyres, spare tyres, tyres designed for competitive use, or tyres intended for classic cars.

The classification labels and values are displayed on manufacturers' websites and in presentation material. If the tyres are displayed to consumers, they will either have a classification label supplied by the manufacturer affixed to the tread or a printed classification label supplied by the ma…

Rolling resistance affects the vehicle's fuel consumption, thereby also directly affecting the environment. Wet grip is an important characteristic in terms of safety, and it also expresses the tyre's braking power on wet surfaces. The tyre's pass-by noise also affects the environment.

The motorist's driving style and attention to the correct tyre pressures are among the most important factors related to safety and economical motoring.