The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012.
Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.
The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.
With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.
Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.
Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.
CF510 tyre review
Average based on 10 test results
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08.08.2023fromGavin Burrows These tyres are awful in even the slightest damp conditions. They skid at slow speed and drift at slow speed. So surprised they made it to market. Only used for 6months and replacing them already. Scary!
05.04.2023fromEd Awful in wet weather. Spins up when accelerating slowly. Very dangerous coming out of junctions. Do not recommend
16.02.2023fromJohn These tyres are a death trap. I had 2 on the front first. The car was suddenly terrible to drive. I had the rear two done with the same tyres thinking this was the issue. What a mistake . The car now resembled driving on sheet ice. I had the steering examined and tracking done thinking it couldn't possibly be brand new tyres. After having numerous horrendous driving experiences I've now replaced the tyres and the car is now a pleasure to drive. I really don't know how these tyres have made it onto the market. PLEASE AVOID if you value your safety.
28.11.2022fromToby Wood These tyres are DANGEROUS. In dry conditions they just about held on, but sometimes understeered on sharp corners, however in wet conditions you might as well be ice skating. I had two separate accidents because of these tyres, once on a shady damp patch and once in the rain on the motorway. I bought these tyres because they were cheap, now they’ve cost me an insurance claim and over £2000 in repairs. I only wish after the first more minor accident I’d realised what caused it (this was shortly after I’d bought them), and changed to something actually good. Do not cheap out on these, they are horrendous.