• The EU Tyre Label

    Status: May 2021
    Information for retailers

Information for retailers

EU Regulation 2020/740 on tyre labelling

Tyres placed on the market from 1 May 2021 must bear the tyre label, unless they were produced and placed on the market before 1 May 2021.

The tyre label also includes a QR code linking to the EPREL database (European Product Database for Energy Labelling). This database is freely accessible to every consumer and contains the complete product data for each tyre. Depending on the tyre, the tyre label also includes pictograms for snow grip and ice grip. The previous fuel-efficiency classes have been reclassified, and the sound waves of the noise classes have been replaced by the letters A, B and C.

What does the EU tyre label tell the buyer?

The EU tyre label provides consumers and commercial end customers with guidance when choosing tyres. It provides information on fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise, thereby enabling a comparison of different tyres. Tyres with a higher fuel-efficiency class can help reduce fuel consumption and the associated CO2 emissions. Good wet grip supports safety when braking on wet roads. Information on external rolling noise helps compare tyres in terms of the noise they generate.

 

The criteria of the EU tyre label under EU Regulation 2020/740

 

Fuel efficiency class
The rolling resistance of a tyre affects fuel consumption and the associated CO2 emissions. Lower rolling resistance can help reduce fuel consumption. Fuel efficiency is classified on the EU tyre label in five classes from A (highest efficiency) to E (lowest efficiency).

Wet grip class

A tyre’s wet grip is an important factor for driving safety on wet roads. It indicates braking performance in wet conditions and is rated in five classes from A (best wet grip) to E (lowest wet grip). Under comparable conditions, tyres with a better wet-grip class can enable shorter braking distances on wet roads.

External rolling noise class
External rolling noise describes the noise generated by a tyre outside the vehicle while driving. The EU tyre label shows the measured external rolling noise in decibels (dB) as well as in noise classes A, B and C. Class A stands for lower external noise generation.

Snow grip
The snowflake symbol in the mountain pictogram (3PMSF) identifies tyres that meet specified minimum requirements for traction on snow. For tyres that meet these requirements, the symbol is also shown on the EU tyre label.

 Ice grip
The ice-grip symbol identifies passenger-car tyres (C1) that meet specific minimum requirements for grip on icy roads.

 

Note: Actual fuel consumption and road safety depend significantly on driving behaviour, road conditions and tyre pressure. Anticipatory driving can reduce fuel consumption. Tyre pressure should be checked regularly and sufficient safety distances should always be maintained.

Scope and obligations of the dealer

What do you have to bear in mind?

Basically, you must submit to the customer a digitised or printed image of the new EU tyre label prior to the sale.
At the point of sale, the label must be affixed to a visible place on the tyre. The production information sheet must be retrievable in digitised form and, on request, provided in printed form as well. This information must be provided in digitised form when the tyres are not put on display at the point of sale or when they are being sold online or from a distance. The tyre label, either digitised or printed, must be presented in all visual advertisements and all other advertising media for the specific tyre type.

  • All tyres exhibited or visible to consumers must bear directly on their surface an adhesive EU label provided by their manufacturer or be placed directly next to the printed label.
  • Prior to purchase, dealers must also inform buyers of the EU label for tyres that are not placed on display, that are presented in sales materials/catalogues, or that are being sold on the internet, and their product information sheets must be retrievable by means of a QR code or URL.
  • Also during advice provided over the telephone and in emailed offers, the customer must be informed of each of the EU label’s parameters.

All details can be found in our EU tyre label Information for dealers, available for downloading.

Source: EU Regulation 2020/740 and Continental AG. Errors excepted. All information provided without warranty.

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The EU energy label for tyres

The EU tyre label helps consumers to decide in favour of a higher fuel efficiency class for their tyres. This can contribute to large reductions in running costs and emissions. Enhanced wet grip means greater road safety, and details of external rolling noise contributes to a reduction in traffic noise levels. 

The actual fuel savings and road safety depend heavily on the behaviour of drivers, and in particular on the following:

  • Eco-driving can significantly reduce fuel consumption
  • Tyre pressure needs to be regularly checked to optimise fuel efficiency and wet grip.
  • Stopping distances must always be respected.

Fuel efficiency class

Less rolling noise saves fuel and cuts CO2. This property is assigned to classes A to E.

Wet grip class

Wet grip is assigned to classes A to E. Wet grip is crucial to safe driving. For instance, the difference between class A and class E braking distances is 18 m.

External rolling noise class

The label presents the volume in dB and the class A (quieter), B, or C (louder). The noise emitted by tyres affects the total noise levels emitted by the vehicle.

Snow grip

The snowflake symbol confirms that the snow tested tyre keeps within the 3PMSF limits (type approval).

 

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