How Effective Are Global Tyre Labelling Standards?
Tyre labelling standards were set to ensure transparency, safety and sustainability in the tyre business through assisting consumers to make informed choices based on performance parameters like fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise. Tyre labelling system The European Union (EU) tyre labelling system was first established in 2012 and subsequently revised in 2021, and acts as a global standard. It adopts a grading system like household appliances, with three levels of rolling resistance (fuel economy), wet grip (safety) and external noise emissions. The standards are supposed to minimise the effects on the environment, increase road safety, and promote innovation in the design of tyres. Nevertheless, the application of these systems at the global scale creates a number of economic and logistical problems. Tyre manufacturers have a market that caters to various climates, classes of vehicles, and priorities of consumers. A tyre that is designed to meet the requirements of wet and cold...