Michelin launches online tyre labelling guide23 May 2012

Michelin is helping truck, bus and coach fleets to get to grips with the new EC/1222/2009 regulation on tyre labelling, which comes into force from 1 November 2012 by launching a dedicated website.

The site explains the legislation, including why it is being introduced, which tyres it covers, an overview of the rating criteria and what benefits it offers fleets.

"The introduction of tyre labelling is a big step for the industry and will act as an important decision-making tool for fleets," comments Sharn Samra, Michelin's head of truck & bus marketing in the UK and Ireland.

"Naturally, Michelin is keen to support any initiative which will improve the overall quality of tyres on the market," she adds.

Samra believes that tyre labelling will provide a good starting point for choosing tyres, but warns that fleet managers should remember to consider their own requirements.

"It's vital to choose a tyre offering the right balance of performance," she explains. "Other factors to take into account include tyre longevity, braking on dry surfaces, resistance to aggressive surfaces, load capacity, road holding, traction and total cost of ownership. Plus, for bus and coach operators in particular, passenger comfort."

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