Frequently Asked Questions

For which types of tyres is the EU Tyre Label NOT valid?

The tyre label does NOT apply for:
• Motorbike tyres
• Retreaded tyres
• Emergency tyres of type T
• Off-road tyres for commercial use
• Tyres with a permitted maximum speed of less than 80 km/h
• Tyres for rims with a nominal diameter less than 254 mm (10") as well as over 635 mm (25")
• Tyres with additional devices for improving traction, e.g. spiked tyres
• Tyres that are exclusively designed for use in vehicles that were first licensed before 1 October 1990
• Tyres that are exclusively designed for use in racing cars