New tire markings. Questions and answers
From May 1, 2021, tires placed on the market or manufactured after that date must bear the new tire markings laid down in Regulation 2020/740 of the European Parliament and of the Council. What does this mean in practice? What are the changes compared to previous labels?
When do the new rules come into effect?
From May 1, 2021, tires placed on the market or manufactured after that date must bear the new tire markings laid down in Regulation 2020/740 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
After the entry into force, will there be only new labels on the tires?
No, if the tires are produced or placed on the market before May 1, 2021. Then they must be marked according to the previous formula, valid until 30.04.2021/XNUMX/XNUMX. The table below shows the timeline for the new rules.
Tire production date | Date of release of the tire on the market | New Label Commitment | Obligation to enter data into the EPREL database |
Until 25.04.2020 (until 26 weeks 2020) | Until 25.06.2020 | NO | NO |
Until 1.05.2021 | NO | NO | |
After 1.05.2021 | Roof | NO - voluntarily | |
From 25.06.2020/30.04.2021/27 June 2020/17/2021 to April XNUMX, XNUMX (XNUMX weeks XNUMX – XNUMX weeks XNUMX) | Until 1.05.2021 | NO | YES – until 30.11.2021/XNUMX/XNUMX |
After 1.05.2021 | YES | YES - UNTIL 30.11.2021/XNUMX/XNUMX | |
От 1.05.2021 (18 weeks 2021) | After 1.05.2021 | YES | YES, before being placed on the market |
What is the purpose of these changes?
The aim is to improve the safety, health, economic and environmental performance of road transport by providing objective, reliable and comparable tire information to end users, enabling them to choose tires with higher fuel efficiency, greater road safety and lower noise emissions. . .
New snow and ice grip symbols make it easier for the end user to find and buy tires specifically designed for areas with severe winter conditions such as Central and Eastern Europe, Nordic countries or mountainous regions. areas.
The updated label also means less environmental impact. Its goal is to help the end user choose more economical tires and therefore reduce COXNUMX emissions.2 through the vehicle into the environment. Information on noise levels will help reduce traffic-related noise pollution.
What are the changes compared to previous labels?
The new label contains the same three classificationspreviously associated with fuel economy, wet grip and noise levels. However, the badges for the wet grip and fuel economy classes have been changed. make them look like device labels family. Empty classes have been removed and the scale is from A to E.. In this case, the noise class depending on the decibel level is given in a new way using liter from A to C.
The new label introduces additional pictograms informing about the increase. tire grip on snow i / grease on ice (Note: The ice grip pictogram only applies to passenger car tyres.)
Added QR codewhich you can scan for quick access European Product Database (EPREL)where you can download the product information sheet and tire label. The scope of the tire designation plate will be extended to i it will also cover truck and bus tires., for which, until now, only label classes have been required to be displayed in marketing and technical promotional materials.
What exactly do the new grip symbols mean on snow and/or ice?
They show that the tire can be used in certain winter conditions. Depending on the tire model, the labels may show the absence of these markings, the appearance of only the grip mark on snow, only the grip mark on ice, and both of these marks.
Are tires marked with the ice grip mark the best for winter conditions in Poland?
No, the ice grip symbol alone means a tire designed for the Scandinavian and Finnish markets, with a rubber compound even softer than typical winter tires, adapted to very low temperatures and long periods of icing and snow on the roads. Such tires on dry or wet roads at temperatures around 0 degrees and above (which is often the case in winter in Central Europe) will show less grip and significantly longer braking distances, increased noise and fuel consumption.
Which categories of tires are covered by the new labeling rules?
Tires for passenger cars, XNUMXxXNUMXs, SUVs, vans, light trucks, trucks and buses.
What materials should labels be on?
In paper offers for distance selling, in any visual advertising for a specific type of tire, in any technical promotional materials for a specific type of tire. Labels may not be included in materials about several types of tires.
Where will the new labels be found in regular stores and car dealerships?
Sticked on each tire or transmitted in printed form if it is a batch (more than one number) of identical tires. If tires for sale are not visible to the end user at the time of sale, distributors must provide a copy of the tire label prior to sale.
In the case of car dealerships, prior to sale, the customer is given a label with information about the tires sold with the vehicle or installed on the vehicle being sold and access to the product information sheet.
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Where can you find new labels in online stores?
The tire label image must be placed next to the tire's listed price and must have access to the product information sheet. The label can be made available for a specific tire type using the pull-down display.
Where can I access the label of every tire in the EU market?
In the EPREL database (European product database). You can check the authenticity of this label by entering its QR code or by going to the manufacturer's website, where links to the EPREL database will be placed next to these tires. The data in the EPREL database that must match the input label.
Does the tire supplier have to provide the distributor with printed product information sheets?
No, it is enough for him to make an entry in the EPREL database, from which he can print the maps.
Should the label always be on a sticker or in a printed version?
The label may be in print, sticker or electronic format, but not in print/screen display.
Does the product information sheet always have to be in printed form?
No, if the end customer has access to the EPREL database or the QR code, the product information sheet can be in electronic form. If there is no such access, the card must be physically accessible.
Are labels a reliable source of information?
Yes, the label parameters are checked by the market surveillance authorities, the European Commission and tire manufacturers' screening tests.
What are the tire testing and label grading procedures?
Fuel economy, wet grip, ambient noise and snow grip are assigned in accordance with the test standards specified in UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) Regulation 117. Grip on ice until only C1 tires (passenger cars, 4xXNUMXs and SUVs) are based on the ISO XNUMX standard.
Are only driver related parameters shown on tire labels?
No, these are simply selected parameters, one each in terms of energy efficiency, stopping distance and comfort. The conscientious driver, when buying tires, should check with tire tests of the same or very similar size, where he will also compare: dry braking distance and on snow (in the case of winter or all-season tires), cornering grip and hydroplaning resistance.
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