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EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes

The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012.

Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.

The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.

With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.

Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.

Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.

DesertHawkH/T tyre review

Average based on 13 test results

Grip in dry conditions

Braking in dry conditions

Grip in wet conditions

Braking in wet conditions

Grip in snow

Driving comfort

Internal noise level

Tyre wear

Fuel consumption

Kilometers driven 77376

05.10.2014 from Dave
So far this has been a very good tire.Unusual V rated sport utility tire.Very, very quiet.Achilles tires are not well known,they should be.

28.02.2013 from Richard
Economical good quality tyre

31.10.2012 from Steve
One pair fitted on the front of my C-Crosser. Perfectly good tyre in the dry but does not give any confidence in the wet. Grip in wet corners is lacking, resulting in under steer but straight line braking in the wet appears better than in the corners. I've noted that the treadwear rating on these tyres is in the 500 range - I suspect they might wear well due to a hard rubber compound - hence the fun in the wet! As I don't use them in the winter months I can't comment on cold weather performance. winter

04.09.2012 from Gavin
One of the best tires I have owned. Works perfect for my mercedes.

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