The tyre label in detail

Each element (fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise) needs careful reading as not all classifications are included for car, 4X4 and van tyres. Here we outline what the label means.

 

 

 

Fuel efficiency

The results are displayed through a colour-coded graduation from green to red, as well as a score from A to G (A is best)

For car, 4x4 and van tyres there are six classes for fuel efficiency (D is not used).

There is a 7.5% loss of fuel economy between the best and worst class for a full set of tyres fitted to an average car.

 

Wet grip

For car, 4x4 and van tyres, G is not used so there are only five ratings for wet grip.

The results are also shown through a colour-coded graduation from green to red.

There is a 30% shorter braking distance between best and worst class for a full set of tyres fitted to an average car (18 metres shorter when braking from 50mph).

Noise

One black wave on the label means low noise – at 3db or more below future noise limits; two black waves is equal to or below future noise limits (by up to 3db); three black waves is level greater than future limits, but still complies with today’s regulations.

 

 

Tyre Safe explains tyre labelling

Tyre Safe’s video on tyre labelling may aid driver communication.