The EU tyre label

The EU is pursuing the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Fuel-efficient tyres, among other things, can help drive this agenda forward. The EU tyre label is intended to provide you with orientation and facilitate your purchase decision.

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Introduction of the label

The goal: climate neutrality by 2050. In order to achieve this, the EU has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. In this context, reducing CO2 emissions from road traffic is crucial.<br><br>The use of fuel-efficient tyres can advance this mission and thus reduce emissions on the road. In order to support you and your purchase decision, the EU is introducing a new version of the EU tyre label on 1 May 2021.

What changes for you?

The EU tyre label creates the basis for a conscious decision for more fuel-efficient tyres. Both private and commercial end users can thus benefit in terms of cost and emission reduction. Improved wet grip increases road safety, and reduced pass-by noise can mitigate traffic-related noise.

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Ice grip

Tyres marked with this symbol are designed for road surfaces with a layer of ice or a solid snow cover.

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Snow grip

Tyres marked with this symbol are suitable for use in extreme snow conditions.

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Rolling noise

The rolling noise of tyres is measured in decibels (dB) and classified in three levels.

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Wet grip

The wet grip class provides information about the braking properties in wet weather conditions and ranges from A (highest safety) to E (lowest safety).

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Fuel efficiency

Depending on the rolling resistance, the fuel efficiency class of the tyres varies between<br/><br/>> A are the most efficient tyres and save fuel<br/><br/>> E are the least efficient tyres and consume the most fuel

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Further notes

Fuel consumption can be significantly reduced by driving in an environmentally friendly manner.<br/><br/>To improve fuel efficiency and wet grip, it is important to regularly check the tyre pressure.<br/><br/>The stopping distances must always be observed.

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Website of the EU commission

For more information on the EU Tyre Labelling Regulation, please visit the website of the European Commission.

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The specified fuel consumption and emission data have been determined according to the measurement procedures prescribed by law. Since 1st September 2017, certain new vehicles are already being type-approved according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), a more realistic test procedure for measuring fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. On September 1st 2018, the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) was replaced by the WLTP in stages. Owing to the more realistic test conditions, the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions measured according to the WLTP will, in many cases, be higher than those measured according to the NEDC. Therefore, the usage of CO2 emission values measured according to WLTP for vehicle taxation from 1st September 2018 on can cause changes in this regard as well. For further information on the differences between the WLTP and NEDC, please visit www.audi.de/wltp or www.audi.ie/ie/web/en/models/layer/wltp-lp/layer/nefz-wltp.html

We are currently still required by law to state the NEDC figures. In the case of new vehicles which have been type-approved according to the WLTP, the NEDC figures are derived from the WLTP data. It is possible to specify the WLTP figures voluntarily in addition until such times as this is required by law. In cases where the NEDC figures are specified as value ranges, these do not refer to a particular individual vehicle and do not constitute part of the sales offering. They are intended exclusively as a means of comparison between different vehicle types. Additional equipment and accessories (e.g. add-on parts, different tyre formats, etc.) may change the relevant vehicle parameters, such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, and, in conjunction with weather and traffic conditions and individual driving style, may affect fuel consumption, electrical power consumption, CO2 emissions and the performance figures for the vehicle. Further information on official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO₂ emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the guide “Information on the fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions and electricity consumption of new cars”, which is available free of charge at all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Strasse 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen, Germany (www.dat.de).