EU Tyre Label Legislation Change

EU TYRE LABELLING LEGISLATION CHANGES

The new EU tyre label provides a basis for making an informed decision for more fuel-efficient tyres. The new tyre labelling enables comparison of relevant information. Consumers can benefit in terms of reducing costs and CO2 emissions while also making an environmentally friendly purchase decision.

New labelling rules, applying from 1 May 2021, are set out under Regulation (EU) 2020/740. This replaced the previous Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009, applicable from 2012, that first introduced  the obligation of labelling car and van tyres. The new rules are extended to cover bus and truck tyres, and introduces options to show if the tyres are suitable  for use in severe snow conditions or in extreme climatic situations.