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:

Safety markings on battery
Safety markings on battery 1. - Fires, sparks, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when handling batteries. Avoid sparks as well as electrostatic discharge when working with cables and electrical units. Avoid short ci ...

Changing headlights over from driving on right to driving on left (gas discharge headlights with dynamic high beam control and LED daytime running light)
If a right-hand drive vehicle is driven in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the headlights must be converted. This is necessary in order to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic with the asymmetric low beam headlights. Note ...

Removing tyre from wheel
Tyres which have been filled or sealed using tyre sealant must be drained before removal. Caution Avoid eye and skin contact with tyre sealant. It is a ...