Wheels and tires

Tire performance

Buying new tires for your car involves decisions that span important characteristics such as energy consumption, wet grip, and external noise. All new tires are marked with the EU tire label, which gives information about these characteristics.

EU tire label symbols

EU tire label symbol for energy efficiency: tire next to a fuel pump

Energy efficiency (rolling resistance)

The energy efficiency (rolling resistance) of the tire is rated in five levels from A to E (high to low efficiency). The lower the rolling resistance of the tire is, the higher its energy efficiency will be.

EU tire label symbol for wet grip: tire under a rain cloud

Wet grip class

The wet grip class of the tire is a critical safety feature, showing how well a tire can brake on wet roads. Tires are rated in five levels from A to E (short to long braking distance). The difference between tires in class A and E can be up to 30% shorter braking distance.

EU tire label symbol for external rolling noise: tire with speaker symbol, dB value and classes A to C

External rolling noise level and noise class

This symbol contains two types of information related to the external noise of the tire: the external rolling noise level in dB, and the rolling noise class rated in three levels from A to C (low to high noise).

European winter tires

Additional label used for European winter tires. This label denotes that the tire is approved for use in several snow conditions.

Nordic winter tires

Additional label used for winter tires sold in the Nordic countries only. This label denotes that the tire is approved for use in extremely cold conditions. These tires usually do not work well on wet surfaces or in less severe winter conditions.