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[ "Why reading tyre labels can become an effective step towards buying one?The labels on new tyres tell you much more than justthe size of the tyre. They also tell you the maximum load the tyre can carrythe speed rating, and the wet grip performance. The EU has introduced a newregulation called 'Tyre Labeling'.This new regulation aims to help drivers make moreinformed choices about the tyres they buy. The labels will show how well a tyreperforms in three areas: wet grip, rolling resistance and noise. This willallow drivers to compare different tyres and choose the best ones for themThe wet grip performance is critical, as it tells you howwell a RoadX tyres Pontypool willperform in wet weather conditionsthe higher the number, the better the wetroad performanceWhat will be on new tyre labels?The following labels are being introduced on 1st November2012:;Wet griplettering W to Z, with A as the best rating for wet grip. This is a more robustlabelling system than before and covers all tyre sizesTyre energy label which shows you three things:;How much fuel your vehicle can save compared tothe reference tyre. The greater the area of green, the more considerable thesaving. At present only passenger car tyres are covered by this regulation butit will apply to other categories of vehicles in future including vans, lightcommercial vehicles and 4 x 4s. Our calculations show that the average driverof a van could save up to 180 a year on fuel, and the average driver of a 4 x4 could save up to 325 a year on energyThe tyre's environmental impact (in CO2emissions) over its entire life cycle, from manufacture to disposalThe tyre's durability or 'life-cycle cost'.Based on fuel savings and replacement costs, this is an estimate of how much itwill cost you to run the tyre over its entire lifeMaximum loadlettering in kilograms e.g. 100. This tells you the maximum weight that thetyre can carry. You should always choose a tyre capable of carrying the weightof your vehicleSpeed ratingin miles per hour (mph). This tells you the maximum speed that the tyre iscapable of. You should always choose a tyre suitable for your vehicle's topspeedNoiseemission rating in decibels (dB). This tells you how loud the tyre is whentraveling at 50 mph. The lower the rating, the quieter the tyreThe new tyre labels will be introduced on 1st November. Theywill show how well a tyre performs in three areas: wet grip, rolling resistanceand noise.The tyre label shows CO2 emissions over the tyre's entirelife cycle. The title shows how much fuel you could save by using a specifictyre. The brand offers the noise level of the tyre.How will new tyre labels affect me?The new labels give drivers more information to help thembuy better quality, safer tyres for their vehicles. This means these are likelyto last longer, provide improved safety levels and better fuel economy.However, suppose you travel regularly on unsurfaced roadsor in off-road conditions. In that case, you will unlikely see any significantbenefit from the additional features of the new labelling system as they arespecifically intended for use on sealed roadsWhat do motorists need to know about the changes?Drivers should always buy tyres that match theirvehicles' requirements in terms of size, load and speed capability. Tyres whichdo not match these requirements may affect your vehicle's handling, braking andstability if you drive beyond the limits set out in the manufacturer'shandbook. The new tyre labels will help you show how well a tyre performsacross three key areas: wet grip, fuel efficiency and noise emissionsBy allowing drivers to choose more safely and economicallyby selecting tyres with lower rolling resistance, better-wet grip performanceand less noise, we hope that these labels will contribute towards reducingaccidents on our roads through safer driving behaviour such as slower speeds,more judicious use of acceleration and braking together with the increasedadoption of tyre pressure monitoring systems.How do tyre labels help me choose better tyres?Until now tyre labelling has provided limited informationto consumers about the actual performance of tyres. The new label, which goesinto immediate effect, will give drivers more detailed information about howwell a particular tyre performs in three areas: wet grip, fuel efficiency andnoise emissions. The new labels allow drivers to choose safer and more economicaltyres Pontypool by providing betterwet grip performance, lower rolling resistance and less noise.The introduction of the new labelling system is part ofVCA's Duty Of Care campaign launched last year; it encourages motorists to makesure their vehicles are properly maintained and serviced to keep themselves,their passengers and other road users safe." ]