From 1st November 2012, all tyres available on the market that are produced after 1st July 2012 must be labelled with the criteria on fuel efficiency, wet grip, and external rolling noise specified in the EU tyre label. These regulations are binding for all EU Member States and are valid for all car, light truck and truck tyres (classes C1, C2 and C3).

interesting, makes sense tbh. Surprised we don't already have it.

its all bolloks though, braking tests all done in a straight line on brand new tyres on a clean road. should be tested at 3.5mm tread left, on a bend on a dirty road with tiny stones stuck in parts of the tread.

if we see nankang and the likes with any thing but the lowest braking rating this will confirm its bolloks

dave said:

its all bolloks though, braking tests all done in a straight line on brand new tyres on a clean road. should be tested at 3.5mm tread left, on a bend on a dirty road with tiny stones stuck in parts of the tread

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Good point, agree it should at least be done at 3.5mm.

Most drivers have no idea what they're buying when it comes to tyres, price is usually the deciding factor.

Whilst I agree with dave that the way they are tested is not the best, I do think it will give drivers a better idea of what they are buying.

but toyo have had to stop making the t1r because it wont meet what the eu want for these new stickers, t1r are the best tyres ive ever owned they replaced it with a new tyres that comes hight up on the stickers but every one says the new tyre is crap

Who grades the tyres and how?
http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/learn-share/buying-guide/new-tyre-grades

dave said:

but toyo have had to stop making the t1r because it wont meet what the eu want for these new stickers, t1r are the best tyres ive ever owned they replaced it with a new tyres that comes hight up on the stickers but every one says the new tyre is crap

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Are you sure?

Their UK site still has them on.
http://www.toyo.co.uk/tire/pattern/proxes-t1-r

And Tyre Traders(http://www.tyretraders.com) close to me is one of their dealers and they have them forsale.
http://www.tyretraders.com/tyreInformation|CAR_TYRES|TOYO|ItemID|TOY19550R1582VT1R.html

Shadeyman said:

Are you sure?

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its what i was told when trying to buy some about 6 months back, maybe they have decided to keep making them now after every one moaned, or as a result of the survey they are running

this thread is a repost https://www.fiatforum.com/leisure-l...compulsory-label-all-new-tyres.html?p=2882846

Who gets to read a label on a tyre when you go to get one fitted?

EvoStevo said:

Who gets to read a label on a tyre when you go to get one fitted?

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I guess the fitter would have to show them to you unless price is the deciding factor in which case you just ask for something that suits your budget and he looks for you.

I took Mrs. Beard's Alfa in for some new tyres last week and was looking at some others he had stacked up with labels on them. I asked him what some of the references meant and his reply? "Haven't got a clue." I asked him why not and he said that it was of no consequence to him as he just orders a selection of budget and popular tyres and others he orders as people request them.

Not sure if I'm that bothered either to be fair. As long as they do what they're supposed to do to a high standard that'll do me. Ordered Avon ZZTs for the 156, we might not have bought British cars but at least we didn't just buy the cheapest crap and then wonder why unemployment's going up.

The Beard said:

I took Mrs. Beard's Alfa in for some new tyres last week and was looking at some others he had stacked up with labels on them. I asked him what some of the references meant and his reply? "Haven't got a clue." I asked him why not and he said that it was of no consequence to him as he just orders a selection of budget and popular tyres and others he orders as people request them.

Not sure if I'm that bothered either to be fair. As long as they do what they're supposed to do to a high standard that'll do me. Ordered Avon ZZTs for the 156, we might not have bought British cars but at least we didn't just buy the cheapest crap and then wonder why unemployment's going up.

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Im also paying extra For Avons for that reason
But Avon is owned by the Americans so cant win really :shrug:

i go into to the 100 year old tyre place round the corner and ask for em to put a new boot on and enviably get some sore of Kumho tyre which do a good job and don't cost a lot, i never actually see the labels as i sit in the little office drinking coffee and reading four year old car magazines until the jobs done and they've already ripped the label off


These are what i have at the moment

The SOLUS KH17 is a contemporary performance tyre for such top selling hatchbacks and saloons as Ford's Fiesta and Focus, Volkswagen's Polo and Golf and Vauxhall's Corsa and Astra. It has already won the approval of a number of major European car magazines and was awarded Best Buy status by Which? Magazine.
The SOLUS KH17 features three wide longitudinal grooves for optimum wet weather performance and exceptional stability thanks to reinforced tread blocks equipped with waved semi-grooves. The KH17 is available in a range of sizes from 155/65R13 to 225/50R17 and speed ratings H to V. Proven high levels of wet and dry traction. Lower noise levels. Improved ride comfort.

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£30 a corner

GrandeGuy said:

Im also paying extra For Avons for that reason
But Avon is owned by the Americans so cant win really :shrug:

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I have Avons on the Panda which are actually made in China but the ZZTs I bought the other day are made here.

What the tyre bloke did say is that most of the major tyre makers have their budget range made in China and, in common with many other trades, such as electronics and musical instruments, the Chinese have simply started making copies of western designs and although they may not be quite as good as the originals, they aren't THAT bad.

The problem is that in the quest to undercut rivals the western manufacturers have given away any advantage they had and the customers have just bought on price regardless as to where the goods come from. Then pub landlords moan that there aren't enough drinkers and factories lay off staff because of plunging profits and rising losses.

Have a look in your local Sainsbury's at the Olympics merchandise.....it's all made in China. In fact most of their non-food items are made there. All that cutlery and those pans that used to be made in Sheffield now come from 10,000 miles to the east. As does all the crockery that would have been made in Staffordshire.

Who's ultimately at fault here? Well, we are. As Oscar Wilde said "He's (they're) the kind of person who know the cost of everything and the value of nothing."