From May 2021, Regulation (EU) 2020/740 applies, changing the way tyres are labelled. Stuart Jackson, TyreSafe Chair, said: “The key point of tyre labelling is to help those choosing a tyre to make an informed decision. There is concern that owners typically only consider cost and don’t appreciate there may be tyres that are more suitable and offer better value but perhaps at a higher price. It’s in the interest of vehicle owners to make themselves aware of the information contained on the new tyre label to cut costs in fuel, as well as improve their safety.”

What’s the same as the previous tyre label?

· A tyre’s fuel efficiency, braking performance in the wet and the amount of road noise it generates remain the core information of the label

· A rating is provided for each performance measure

What’s different about the new tyre label?

· The number of ratings has dropped to five, in-line with other consumer products such as domestic appliances: ‘A’ being the best, ‘E’ being the worst

· If the tyre is classified as suitable for use on snow, it will have the Alpine peaks symbol. A symbol for tyres classified as suitable for ice (known as ‘Nordic tyres’) is also available