Download the Reifen-Müller app TIRES RIMS DEALS BRANCHES BUSINESS CUSTOMERS COMPANIES CONTACT NEWS Tire millertires TIRES Tires are an essential factor for driving safety. This applies to all vehicles, but is particularly important for car tires. For this reason, it is advisable for drivers and owners to delve into the subject of tires in more detail. When buying a car - whether new or used - you should make the knowledge and insights your own and use it. NOT ALL TIRES ARE THE SAME - WHAT DIFFERENCES ARE THERE? The most important features to be considered when choosing tires have been shown on the so-called "tire label" since November 1st, 2012. The evaluation takes place with regard to the parameters "rolling resistance", "wet braking properties" and "exterior driving noise". The fuel efficiency of the tires can be described using the "rolling resistance". This is divided into classes A to C and E to G in descending order. A tire in class A shows a significantly lower rolling resistance compared to class G, which leads to a fuel saving of around 7.5%. For most cars, this means an average of approx. 0.5 l less consumption over a distance of 100 km. The “wet braking properties” relate to driving safety and are also divided into classes (A to C and E to F). For example, the wet grip of tires in class A during emergency braking on wet roads is much better and therefore safer than with tires assigned to category F. There are differences in the braking distances of up to 30%. However, vehicle-specific factors can cause discrepancies in the actual difference in performance. It is recommended to choose tires in class C or better. The evaluation of the "outside driving noise" is shown optically (1 - 3 quarter rings in the symbol) and with the measured noise level in dB (A). In addition, it is shown whether and to what extent the noise limit value is complied with. When evaluating different tires with comparable values in terms of rolling resistance and wet braking properties, you should opt for the quieter tire. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RATINGS OF TIRES The ratings shown on the tire label are determined by the tire manufacturers themselves according to a precisely defined procedure and offer the tire buyer a serious orientation option. However, there are a number of other safety-relevant criteria that you should pay attention to. The ADAC tire test or the test results carried out by Stiftung Warentest provide additional information for the right choice of tires. Copyright © 2012 Reifen Müller GmbH & Co. KG, Georg Müller Design: Website - Graphics - Sound - 3D worlds: paradoxlogic | webvitamin GmbH Notes: Imprint