The EU tyre label is a useful guide to three important aspects of tyre performance. However, there are additional criteria you should consider when choosing truck tyres.
Important factors include:
Each truck segment has its particular characteristics. Truck tyres need to be designed specifically for each segment to cope with these different applications. The most important performance criteria for each truck segment are shown below.
| On road Fuel saving (shown on EU label) Mileage Retreadability Wet Grip (shown on EU label) Mixed Service Off road traction Damage resistance Retreadability Mileage | Municipal Mileage Damage resistance Wet Grip (shown on EU label) Retreadability Exterior Noise (shown on EU label) Winter Traction/Grip on Snow and Ice Retreadability Wet Grip (shown on EU label) Mileage |