Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: EU tyre label, objectives

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Reducing fuel consumption

Increasing road safety

Reducing traffic noise

The EU tyre label provides the end-user with important information on the properties of the tyre. It does not illustrate, however, all decisive safety criteria.

The explanation of other properties of the tyre may influence the decision to purchase.

The customer should be advised of the limited information on the label of tyre properties, such as no information concerning winter properties for winter tyres.

Tyre tests are another source of information for specialist dealers and end-users.

In the tyres tests other leading factors are also tested, which should be taken into account:

Aquaplaning properties

Driving stability

Steering precision

Service life

Braking properties

Behaviour in winterly conditions

EU tyre label, summary

Tyre manufactures must mark their tyres according to EU regulation (EC) No. 1222/2009 (labelling of tyres) as of 01 November 2012. The labelling of tyres regulation contains th ...

EU tyre label, categories

Rolling resistance → Anchor Wet grip → Anchor Noise emissions → Anchor ...

Other materials:

Installing gearbox
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: Note Renew bolts which are tightened by turning through a specified angle. Renew self-locking nuts and bolts, and seals, O-rings an ...

Operating ParkPilot
Fig. 148 ParkPilot ultrasound sensors around the vehicle, A: in the front bumper, B: in the rear bumper Fig. 149 In the lower section of the centre console: button for switching the ParkPilot on and off First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The ParkPilot ...

Tyres with flange protection
The tyre industry produces tyres with flange protection for alloy wheels. The flange protection is intended to protect alloy wheels from damage due to contact with kerbs. The combination of tyres with flange protection, steel wheels and ...