Annexes to COM(2009)348 - Labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters

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dossier COM(2009)348 - Labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters.
document COM(2009)348 EN
date June 30, 2009
Annex I

Grading of tyre parameters

Part A: Fuel efficiency classes

The fuel efficiency class must be determined on the basis of the rolling resistance coefficient (RRC) according to the "A to G" scale specified below and measured in accordance with UNECE Regulation No 117 [15] and its subsequent amendments.

If a tyre type is approved for more than one tyre class (e.g. C1 and C2), the grading scale used to determine the fuel efficiency class of this tyre type should be that which is applicable to the highest tyre class (e.g. C2, not C1).

C1 tyres | C2 tyres | C3 tyres |

RRC in kg/t | Energy efficiency class | RRC in kg/t | Energy efficiency class | RRC in kg/t | Energy efficiency class |

RRC≤6.5 | A | RRC≤5.5 | A | RRC≤4.0 | A |

6.6≤RRC≤7.7 | B | 5.6≤RRC≤6.7 | B | 4.1≤RRC≤5.0 | B |

7.8≤RRC≤9.0 | C | 6.8≤RRC≤8.0 | C | 5.1≤RRC≤6.0 | C |

Empty | D | Empty | D | 6.1≤RRC≤7.0 | D |

9.1≤RRC≤10.5 | E | 8.1≤RRC≤9.2 | E | 7.1≤RRC≤8.0 | E |

10.6≤RRC≤12.0 | F | 9.3≤RRC≤10.5 | F | RRC≥8.1 | F |

RRC≥12.1 | G | RRC≥10.6 | G | Empty | G |

Part B: Wet Grip Classes

The wet grip classes of C1 tyres must be determined on the basis of the wet grip index (G) according to the "A to G" scale specified below and measured in accordance with UNECE Regulation 117 and its subsequent amendments on uniform provisions concerning the approval of tyres with regard to rolling sound emissions and to adhesion on wet surfaces.

G | Wet grip classes |

155≤G | A |

140≤G≤154 | B |

125≤G≤139 | C |

Empty | D |

110≤G≤124 | E |

G≤109 | F |

Empty | G |

Part C: External Rolling noise

The external rolling noise measured value shall be declared in decibels and measured in accordance with UNECE Regulation 117 and its subsequent amendments on uniform provisions concerning the approval of tyres with regard to rolling sound emissions and to adhesion on wet surfaces.

Annex II: Format of the label

The sticker referred to in Articles 4(1) and 5(1) consists of two parts: (1) a label printed in the format described below and (2) a space where the name of the supplier and the tyre line, tyre dimension, load index, speed rating and other technical specification are displayed (hereinafter “brand space”).

1. Label design

1.1 The label printed on the sticker, referred to in Articles 4(1) and 5(1), must be in accordance with the illustration below:

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1.2 The following provides specifications for the label:

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1.3 The label must be at least 75 mm wide and 110 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content must nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications above.

1.4 The label must conform to the following requirements:

(a) Colours are CMYK – cyan, magenta, yellow and black – and are given following this example: 00-70-X-00: 0 % cyan, 70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black;

(b) The numbers listed below refer to the legends indicated in section 1.2;

(...PICT...)

Fuel efficiency

Pictogram as supplied: width: 19.5 mm, height: 18.5 mm – Frame for pictogram stroke: 3.5 pt, width: 26 mm, height: 23 mm – Frame for grading: stroke: 1 pt – Frame end: stroke: 3.5 pt, width: 36 mm – Colour: X-10-00-05;

(...PICT...)

Wet grip

Pictogram as supplied: width: 19 mm, height: 19 mm – Frame for pictogram: stroke: 3.5 pt, width: 26 mm, height: 23 mm – Frame for grading: stroke: 1 pt – Frame end: stroke: 3.5 pt, width: 26 mm – Colour: X-10-00-05;

(...PICT...)

External rolling noise

Pictogram as supplied: width: 23 mm, height: 15 mm – Frame for pictogram: stroke: 3.5 pt, width: 26 mm, height: 24 mm – Frame for value: stroke: 1 pt – Frame end: stroke: 3.5 pt, height: 24 mm – Colour: X-10-00-05;

(...PICT...)

Label border: stroke: 1.5 pt – Colour: X-10-00-05;

(...PICT...)

A-G scale

– Arrows: height: 4.75 mm, gap: 0.75 mm, black stroke: 0.5 pt – colours:

A: X-00-X-00;

B: 70-00-X-00;

C: 30-00-X-00;

D: 00-00-X-00;

E: 00-30-X-00;

F: 00-70-X-00;

G: 00-X-X-00.

– Text: Helvetica Bold 12 pt, 100% white, black outline: 0.5 pt;

(...PICT...)

Grading

– Arrow: width: 16 mm, height: 10 mm, 100% black;

– Text: Helvetica Bold 27 pt, 100% white;

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Lines in scale: stroke: 0.5 pt, dashed line interval: 5.5 mm, 100% black;

(...PICT...)

Scale text: Helvetica Bold 11 pt, 100% black;

(...PICT...)

Value of noise

– Box: width: 25 mm, height: 10 mm, 100% black;

– Text: Helvetica Bold 20 pt, 100% white;

– Unit text: Helvetica Bold Regular for ‘(A)’ 13 pt, 100% white;

(...PICT...)

EU logo: width: 9 mm, height: 6 mm;

(...PICT...)

Regulation Directive reference: Helvetica Regular 7.5 pt, 100% black;

Tyre class reference: Helvetica Bold 7.5 pt, 100% black;

(c) The background must be white.

1.5 The tyre class (C1, C2 or C3) must be indicated on the label in the format prescribed in the illustration in section 1.2.

2. Brand space

2.1 Suppliers must add their name, the tyre line, tyre dimension, load index, speed rating and other technical specifications on the sticker along with the label in any colour, format and design, provided that the proportional size of brand space does not exceed a 4:5 ratio against the size of the label and the message published along with the label does not disrupt the message of the label.

Annex III

Information provided in technical promotional literature

1. Information on tyres shall be provided in the order specified as follows:

(i) the fuel efficiency class (letter A to G); for C2 and C3 tyres, the rolling resistance coefficient is also stated;

(ii) the wet grip class (letter A to G)

(iii) the external rolling noise measured value (dB).

2. Theis information provided in point 1 must meet the following requirements:

(i) be easy to read;

(ii) be easy to understand;

(iii) if different grading is available for a given tyre type depending on dimension or other parameters, the range between the least and best performing tyre is stated.

3. Suppliers must also make available on their website:

(i) an explanation of the pictograms printed on the label;

(ii) a statement highlighting the fact that actual fuel savings and road safety heavily depend on the drivers' behaviour, in particular the following:

– eco-driving can significantly reduce fuel consumption;

– tyre pressure should be regularly checked for higher wet grip and fuel efficiency performance characteristics;

– stopping distances should always be strictly respected.

Annex IV: Verification procedure

The conformity of the declared fuel efficiency and wet grip classes as well as the declared external rolling noise measured value shall be assessed for each tyre type or each grouping of tyres as determined by the supplier; according to the following procedure:

(1) a single tyre shall be tested first. If the measured value meets the declared class or external rolling noise measured value, the test is passed;

(2) if the measured value does not meet the declared class or external rolling noise measured value, three more tyres shall be tested. The average measurement value stemming from the four tyres tested shall be used to assess accordance with the declared information.

[1] European Environment Agency, Annual European Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990-2005 and Inventory Report 2007, p. 88.

[2] OJ C , , p. .

[3] OJ C , , p. .

[4] OJ C , , p. .

[5] OJ C , , p. .

[6] COM(2008) 433

[7] (COM(2006)545).

[8] [Proposal COM(2008) 316 under adoption,] OJ C , , p. .

[9] OJ L 189, 18.7.2002, p. 12.

[10] OJ L 297, 13.10.1992, p. 16.

[11] OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30

[12] OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

[13] [NB: The current tyre classification of the proposal for a Regulation (COM(2008)316) has omitted light duty vehicles (N1). There is an agreement at Council level to revise the definition proposed in Article 8 of COM(2008) 316 to include N1 tyres, the agreement will be reached in October at the latest before the adoption of this proposal for a Directive on tyre labelling- this is for information during the legislative procedure and must be deleted at the time of adoption].

[14] OJ …, …2009, p.

[15] OJ L 231, 29.08.2008, p. 19.

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