EU Tire Label, Purposes
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- To reduce fuel usage
- To improve road safety
- To reduce traffic noise
The EU Tire Label Provides the end-user with Information about the tire's Most Important Properties. However, it Does not Provide all Critical Safety Criteria.
- Explaining additional tire properties can exert a sustained influence on the purchasing decision.
- The customer should be made aware of the limited reliability of the label regarding tire properties. For example, the label says nothing about the winter properties on winter tires.
- Tire tests remain important sources of information for dealers and end-users.
The tires test check many other performance factors, including the following:
- Aquaplaning properties
- Driving stability
- Steering precision
- Service life
- Braking properties
- Performance under winter conditions