Assessment of the need to review Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters

This report presents the results of the assessment of the need to review Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters ('the Tyre Labelling Regulation').

As required by Article 14 of the Regulation, the review focused on:
- the effectiveness of the label in terms of end-user awareness;
- the information on tyre parameters provided by distributors (dealers) and vehicle suppliers to end-users;
- whether the labelling scheme should be extended to include re-treaded tyres; and
- whether new tyre parameters, such as mileage, should be introduced.

Other relevant issues were also addressed. These include the possibility of adapting the grip grading of tyres primarily designed to perform better than a normal tyre in ice and/or snow conditions; the possibility of setting up a registration database; and the need to reinforce market surveillance activities.