Tyres
Labelling
1. Scope
This Regulation applies to C1 tyres, C2 tyres and C3 tyres that are placed on the market.
Requirements for re‐treaded tyres apply once a suitable testing method to measure the performance of such tyres is available in accordance with Article 13.
2. Exemptions
This Regulation does not apply to:
off‐road professional tyres;
tyres designed to be fitted only on vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990;
T‐type temporary‐use spare tyres;
tyres whose speed rating is less than 80 km/h;tyres whose nominal rim diameter does not exceed 254 mm or is 635 mm or more;
tyres fitted with additional devices to improve traction properties, such as studded tyres;tyres designed only to be fitted on vehicles intended exclusively for racing;
second‐hand tyres, unless such tyres are imported from a third country.
3. Measurement methods
The information to be provided under Articles 4, 6 and 7 on the parameters indicated on the tyre label shall be obtained in accordance with the testing methods referred to in Annex I and the laboratory alignment procedure referred to in Annex V.
4. Entry into force and application
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 1 May 2021.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
5. Label and energy efficiency classes
6. Guide, FAQ
FAQ Guideline on Regulation (EU) 2020/740 – for tyre and vehicle suppliers (updated May 2021)
Commission communication: Publication of the reference laboratories for the purpose of the alignment procedure concerning the measurement of rolling resistance of tyres (2012/C 86/03)