EU TYRE LABEL
Information on the EU regulation
The EU introduced a new labelling scheme for tyres which came into force on 1st May 2021.
The EU tyre labelling system provides customers with valuable information on tyres, including important data on performance, energy efficiency, and environmental friendliness.
The EU tyre labelling system is a standard that provides customers with helpful information so that they can check tyre characteristics before purchasing. Laufenn achieves its goal of satisfying customers and protecting the environment with environmentally friendly, energy-saving, high-performance products.
Regulations require tyre manufacturers to declare fuel efficiency, wet grip rating and external rolling noise performance for C1, C2, and C3 tyres (i.e. tyres mainly fitted on passenger cars, and light and heavy-duty vehicles).
In the past, a lack of reliable and comparable information on the performance of tyres made it difficult for consumers to take these elements into account in their purchasing decision, especially when replacing a used set of tyres. From 1st November 2012 tyre performance data was displayed at the point of sale and on all technical promotional literature such as catalogues, leaflets, and web-based marketing.
With the EU Regulation 2020/740, effective from 1st May 2021, a new logo design has been implemented. The aim has been to lead a market transformation towards a more fuel-efficient, safe, and low-noise tyre, beyond the standards already achieved.
It has paved the way for competition to run on tyre performance and price, which in turn stimulates investment in research and development. (Source: European Commission)
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/740
| Supplier name or trademark | Laufenn |
| Commercial name or trade designation | G fit 4S |
| Tyre type identifier | 1027521 |
| Tyre size designation | 195/65R15 |
| Load-capacity index | 91 |
| Speed category symbol | H |
| Fuel efficiency class | C |
| Wet grip class | B |
| External rolling noise class | B |
| External rolling noise value | 72dB |
| Severe snow tyre | Yes |
| Ice tyre | No |
| Date of start of production | 41/20 |
| Date of end of production | - |
| Load version | SL |
| Additional information |
The QR Code allows access to the EU’s product database EPREL, where customers can check the more detailed product information sheet.
The tyre type identifier code enables a clear identification of a product.
The EU tyre labelling system is implemented by the following criteria:
Fuel efficiency is measured by the rolling resistance (RR) of tyres. Rolling resistance is the resistance that occurs when a round object such as a ball or tyre rolls on a flat surface in a steady velocity straight-line motion. It is caused mainly by the deformation of the object, the deformation of the surface, or both.
Additional contributing factors include wheel radius, forward speed, surface adhesion, and relative micro-sliding between the surfaces of contact. It depends very much on the material of the wheel or tyre and the sort of ground.
|
Rolling Resitance |
PCR (C1) | LTR (C2) | TBR (C3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | RRC ≤ 6,5 | RRC ≤ 5,5 | RRC ≤ 4,0 |
| B | 6,6 ≤ RRC ≤ 7,7 | 5,6 ≤ RRC ≤ 6,7 | 4,1 ≤ RRC ≤ 5,0 |
| C | 7,8 ≤ RRC ≤ 9,0 | 6,8 ≤ RRC ≤ 8,0 | 5,1 ≤ RRC ≤ 6,0 |
| D | 9,1 ≤ RRC ≤ 10,5 | 8,1 ≤ RRC ≤ 9,0 | 6,1 ≤ RRC ≤ 7,0 |
| E | RRC ≥ 10,6 | RRC ≥ 9,1 | RRC ≥ 7,1 |
Effects may vary among vehicles and driving conditions, but the difference between an E and an A class for a complete set of tyres could reduce fuel consumption by up to 7.5% and even more in the case of trucks.
Eco‐driving can significantly reduce fuel consumption. Tyre pressure needs to be regularly checked to optimise fuel efficiency. Stopping distances must always be respected.
Wet grip indicates the braking performance of tyres on wet road surfaces and is related to the safety performance of vehicles. Tyres with low rolling resistance have high fuel efficiency but can have safety problems. This is because tyres with low rolling resistance have low adherence to roads when the roads are wet. Accordingly, the European Council requires tyre companies to provide information about their tyres adherence (or grip) when applying the brakes on wet roads.
| Wet Grip | PCR (C1) | LTR (C2) | TBR (C3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1,55 ≤ G | 1,40 ≤ G | 1,25 ≤ G |
| B | 1,40 ≤ G ≤ 1,54 | 1,25 ≤ G ≤ 1,39 | 1,10 ≤ G ≤ 1,24 |
| C | 1,25 ≤ G ≤ 1,39 | 1,10 ≤ G ≤ 1,24 | 0,95 ≤ G ≤ 1,09 |
| D | 1,10 ≤ G ≤ 1,24 | 0,95 ≤ G ≤ 1,09 | 0,80 ≤ G ≤ 0,94 |
| E | G ≤ 1,09 | G ≤ 0,94 | 0,65 ≤ G ≤ 0,79 |
Effects may vary among vehicles and driving conditions, but in the case of full braking, the difference between an E and an A class for a set of four identical tyres could be up to 30% shorter braking distance (e.g. for a typical passenger car driving at 80 km/h speed this could be up to 18m shorter braking distance).
Tyre pressure needs to be regularly checked to optimise wet grip. Stopping distances must always be respected.
Exterior noise levels are measured in decibel (dB) and are indicated in three categories (A-B-C).
In addition to the specification of noise level in Decibels (dB) a pictogram displays whether the tyre external rolling noise performance is above the European mandatory limit value (C = noisier tyre), up to 3 dB below the future limit value (B = average noise level) or more than 3 dB below the future limit value (A = low noise tyre).
N : Noise Level (dB) / LV : Limit Values
If a product has the characteristics to be used in winter conditions, a pictogram for snow grip has been added to the EU label sticker. In the case of Nordic PCR (C1) tyres an ice grip logo may be added as well.
Please note :
Studded tyres do not receive a tyre label, whereas studdable tyres that are sold without studs do receive a tyre label.