Buying better tyres
From November 2012 it will be easy to buy better tyres because new EU regulations will come into force setting stricter standards for tyre performance and requiring all tyres to be labelled at point of sale with information on wet grip, fuel efficiency and rolling noise. >Read more about the new labels
In the meantime, ask your tyre supplier for tyres which have:
- Low rolling resistance
- Low rolling noise
- Good wet grip
Other sources of information
You can also compare tyre rolling resistance, rolling noise and wet grip performance using information from the following sources:
Tyre manufacturers' websites should have information on which of their tyres are the most energy efficient, low noise and safe.
www.tyrereviews.co.uk - This comparison site collates reviews of 750 different tyres from over 30 expert tyre tests across Europe. Tests generally include rolling resistance, dry/wet grip and noise, as well as other performance factors. You can search the review database you can either browse by tyre manufacturer, car model, tyre size,or by tyre type.
www.autoexpress.co.uk - This online magazine runs annual tyre tests on normal and winter tyres, which include testing on rolling resistance, wet/dry braking and cabin noise.
www.tyretest.com - An independent online consumer platform for reviewing tyres. Reviewers test tyres under normal everyday road conditions. Tests include grip/braking in wet/dry conditions and interior/exerior noise levels. Includes some truck tyre tests.
www.blackcircles.com - Has compiled a range of car tyre tests by brand and also by model of car. These tyre tests have been put together using data gathered from customer feedback and resident tyre experts and are not based on official data but on the impartial opinions of different drivers. Tyre tests include tyre grip, durability and road noise.
*Please note that the Campaign for Better Tyres does not hold any responsibility for the content of these sites and does not necessarily share the opinions stated by the reviewers.
We will keep this page updated with the latest sources of information and advice on buying better tyres so keep checking back.
