Tire labeling is changing – we explain what it means

Buyers will also be able to find additional information in the EU database by scanning the QR code. From now on, the label will also include two icons indicating whether these tires meet the EU approved snow grip standard, now marked with snow on a mountain background, and whether the ice grip of studless tires meets the new ISO standard. Tire marking will also be mandatory for heavy commercial vehicle tires.

Classes A to C of the new labeling were unchanged. Rolling resistance and wet grip previously marked as Class E will now be marked as Class D and Classes F and G will be combined into Class E. All of this will make tire labeling clearer and easier to do. understand.

Buyers will also be able to find additional information on selected tires by scanning the QR code on the label. It will be linked to the EPREL (European Register of Products for Energy Labeling) database, which will provide information not only on the values ​​of the labels, but also on the start and end of production of the tire model of interest. As before, this data will be provided by the tire manufacturers themselves.

The new tire label is designed to help buyers choose more fuel efficient tires, while also informing them of stopping distance. Buyers and fleet managers can save a lot of fuel and reduce emissions by choosing tires with lower rolling resistance. Clear wet grip information will increase traffic safety and noise information will help reduce traffic noise.