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Document 32009R1222

Improving tyres’ fuel efficiency, braking capacity and noise levels (until April 2021)

Legal status of the document This summary has been archived and will not be updated. See 'Information on tyre fuel efficiency, braking capacity and noise levels' for an updated information about the subject.

Date of last review:
22/10/2020
Initial creation date:
31/05/2010
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    • Improving tyres’ fuel efficiency, braking capacity and noise levels (until April 2021)

     

    SUMMARY OF:

    Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters

    WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE REGULATION?

    Good quality tyres can significantly reduce fuel consumption and therefore CO2 emissions. To help consumers choose a product that is more fuel efficient, has better wet braking and is less noisy, they need clear and relevant information about the quality of the tyres.

    This regulation aims to harmonise information concerning the energy performance of tyres, as well as on wet braking and external rolling noise.

    It is repealed and replaced by Regulation (EU) 2020/740 (see summary) as of 30 April 2021.

    KEY POINTS

    The regulation applies to C1, C2 and C3 tyres* and excludes:

    • re-treaded tyres;
    • off-road professional tyres;
    • tyres designed to be fitted only to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990;
    • T-type temporary-use spare tyres*;
    • tyres with a speed rating of less than 80 km/h;
    • tyres with a nominal rim diameter not exceeding 254 mm or of 635 mm or more;
    • tyres fitted with additional devices to improve traction properties (for example studded tyres);
    • tyres designed only to be fitted on vehicles intended exclusively for racing.

    Responsibilities of tyre suppliers

    Tyre suppliers must monitor the labelling of C1, C2 and C3 tyres delivered to distributors and consumers. This labelling includes a sticker, which must indicate:

    • the fuel efficiency class (letter A to G);
    • the wet grip class (letter A to G) — the tests for wet grip performance on the different tyre classes are amended and supplemented by Regulations (EU) No 228/2011 and (EU) No 1235/2011;
    • the external rolling noise measured value (in decibels).

    Suppliers must declare this information publicly, such as on their website or in catalogues.

    Responsibilities of tyre distributors

    Distributors must ensure that the labels delivered by suppliers are clearly visible on the tyres presented or stored at the point of sale. If tyres cannot be seen by consumers, distributors must supply this information to consumers themselves.

    Responsibilities of car suppliers and car distributors

    If consumers can choose their tyres, car suppliers and car distributors must provide them with performance information in terms of fuel efficiency, wet braking and rolling noise for each option.

    Repeal

    Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 is repealed and replaced by Regulation (EU) 2020/740 as of 30 April 2021.

    FROM WHEN DOES THE REGULATION APPLY?

    It has applied since 1 November 2012.

    KEY TERMS

    C1, C2 and C3 tyres: as defined in Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 (see summary):
    • C1 tyres — primarily for cars;
    • C2 tyres — primarily for light commercial vehicles, such as vans;
    • C3 tyres — primarily for heavy vehicles (trucks and buses).
    T-type, temporary-use spare tyres: designed for use at inflation pressures higher than those for standard and reinforced tyres.

    MAIN DOCUMENT

    Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters (OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, pp. 46-58)

    Successive amendments to Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 have been incorporated in the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.

    RELATED DOCUMENTS

    Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, pp. 1-24)

    See consolidated version.

    last update 22.10.2020

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