The New Tyre Label 2012 Eng
The New Tyre Label 2012 Eng
The New Tyre Label 2012 Eng
JULY 2012
The need for greater information on tyre fuel efficiency and other parameters is relevant for consumers which cannot
easily compare the performances of different tyres and tyre brands in the absence of a labeling and harmonized testing
regime. The Regulation allows end users to make more informed choices when selecting the right tyre.
The Regulation requires that all the tyres produced from 1st July 2012 and on sale in the EU from 1st November
2012 will carry a sticker or have a label in their close proximity to be shown to the end user before purchasing.
PIRELLI POSITION
Pirelli, as brand premium Company, welcomes and fully supports the introduction of the tyre label considering it as a
good tool to get more transparency towards end-users and a help for the consumers in collecting some essential
information when purchasing new tyres.
Consumers must also be aware that fuel savings and road safety depend heavily on the drivers’ behavior. Furthermore
using tyres correctly and maintaining them, as well as being aware of their characteristics, are fundamental elements to
guarantee safety in any situation and increase the tyres’ lifespan while saving money.
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REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION
FUEL EFFICIENCY ASSOCIATED
TO THE TYRE’S ROLLING RESISTANCE
Rolling Resistance is a force acting opposite to the travel direction when the tyre is rolling.
Considering that tyres contribute up to 20% of the overall fuel consumption for a car and
up to 35% for a truck, it is important to reach low Rolling Resistance values.
Let’s understand how it works: due to the vehicle load, the tyre is deformed in the contact
area with the road surface dissipating energy in form of heat. The higher deformations, the
higher the rolling resistance and consequently more fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
In the EU tyre Regulation label, rolling resistance is expressed in grades, ranging from
A (best grading) to F for industrial vehicles and G for cars (worst grading).
The difference between a C tyre and a B tyre means a reduction or increase in fuel consumption of between 2.5% - 4.5% for
a car and 5%-8% for a truck.
LABEL CLASS: FROM C TO B CONSUMPTION LITERS TOTAL CO2
VEHICLE: TRACTOR + SEMITRAILER REDUCTION OF FUEL SAVED SAVED
KM/YEAR: 160.000 km
Fuel eCONOMY: 3,5 Km/l 6% 2.883 L 8 Tons
APPLICATION/route: H/R Calculation based on theoretical constant Rolling Resistance value during whole tyre lifespan.
Discover how we can REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION on: www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/eu/truck_bus
Wet grip is one of the most important safety characteristic of a tyre. Excellent grip on wet
means shorter braking distances when driving in rainy weather. There are other important
parameters which are relevant for safety but wet grip was chosen as the most
representative situation in order to compare different tyres.
Traffic noise is a relevant environmental issue determined by several factors such as:
Traffic intensity, Vehicle type, Driving style and Tyre-Road interaction.
The value indicated in the label is not the internal that the driver will perceive while
driving, but the external one, that is contributing to acoustic pollution.
To reduce traffic noise it is therefore appropriate to purchase tyres with low external
rolling noise.
1 SOUND WAVES
3 dB (A) less than the limits
of EC Reg. 661/2009.
2 SOUND WAVES
meets EC Reg. 661/2009 limits.
+ 1 wave = + 3 dB = double the noise
3 SOUND WAVES
meets EC Dir. 2001/43 limits.
+ 2 wave = + 6 dB = four times the noise
PIRELLI SEGMENTATION
Products designed for use over long and medium
WINTER distances (H and R) under critical weather conditions
(below 4°C) and on snow-covered surfaces.
- LOW SEVERITY
Products designed for long-haul transport vehicles on
motorways or arterial roads with very low specific tread-
wear conditions.
ON
+ MULTIPURPOSE
Products designed for vehicles used in demanding
off-the-road situations on various types of surface
(asphalt, track, muddy or grassy terrain, sand). Typical
use of military vehicles.
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TYRE LABELLING TABLE
energy efficiency class
SEGMENT
EU TYRE LABEL
SEGMENT
EU TYRE LABEL
SEGMENT
EU TYRE LABEL
SEGMENT TRAILER
EU TYRE LABEL
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TYRE LABELLING TABLE - OTHER SERIES
energy efficiency class
SEGMENT
EU TYRE LABEL
Load Index /
Rim IP code EAN code Size Tread pattern Note
Speed code
SEGMENT
EU TYRE LABEL
Load Index /
Rim IP code EAN code Size Tread pattern Note
Speed code
Load Index /
Rim IP code EAN code Size Tread pattern Note
Speed code
SEGMENT
EU TYRE LABEL
Load Index /
Rim IP code EAN code Size Tread pattern Note
Speed code
19100 8019227191004 275/70 R 22.5 148/145 J (152/148 E) MC85 Amaranto™ D B 72 dB
22.5" 19101 8019227191011 275/70 R 22.5 148/145 J (152/148 E) MC85 Amaranto™ M+S D B 75 dB M+S
19546 8019227195460 275/70 R 22.5 148/145 J (152/148 E) MC88 Amaranto™ M+S D B 74 dB M+S
SEGMENT
EU TYRE LABEL
Load Index /
Rim IP code EAN code Size Tread pattern Note
Speed code
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TYRE LABELLING TABLE - OTHER SERIES
energy efficiency class
SEGMENT
EU TYRE LABEL
Load Index /
Rim IP code EAN code Size Tread pattern Note
Speed code
Professional Off Road tyres, out of
22.5" 18226 8019227182262 13 R 22.5 156/150 F (154/150 G) TQ99 -- -- -- the scope of EC regulation 1222/2009
SEGMENT
EU TYRE LABEL
Load Index /
Rim IP code EAN code Size Tread pattern Note
Speed code
SEGMENT TRAILER
EU TYRE LABEL
Load Index /
Rim IP code EAN code Size Tread pattern Note
Speed code
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