Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: EU Tire Label, Short Overview
| Starting on 11/1/2012, tire manufacturers must comply with the new
EU Regulation (EG) 1222/2009 (Tire Labeling Regulation). |
| The Tire Labeling Regulation requires that information pertaining to
rolling resistance (fuel efficiency), wet grip and external rolling
noise be printed on a uniform EU tire label. The goal of this is to
increase safety and ecological and economical road transport efficiency
by using tires that are safer, quieter and use less fuel. |
| The new EU tire label contains concrete information for seven
classes from A to G. |
| There are 3 different categories: |
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To reduce fuel usage
To improve road safety
To reduce traffic noise
The EU Tire Label Provi ...
Other materials:
Winter Tires with Speed Symbol V
Table. Refer to
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The tire industry delivers winter tires with V-rating also.
These tires can be applied up to the maximum permissible speed vmax
= 240 km/h (149.13 mph) only under certain conditions.
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Tyre damage
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsDamage to tyres and rims is often not readily visible.
Any unusual vibrations or signs that the car is pulling
to one side may indicate that one of the tyres is damaged .
Reduce your speed immediately if you suspect th ...
Long-Term Underbody Protection -D 314 D37 M2-, Black
Definition:
Long-Term Underbody Protection -D 314 D37 M2-, Black
Edition 02/2010
Product description of Long-Term Underbody Protection -D 314
D37 M2-, Black
Long-Term Underbo ...
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