SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITED SMMT, the ‘S’ symbol and the ‘Driving the motor industry’ brandline are trademarks of SMMT Ltd SMMT Test Day Tyre Labelling Supported by Continental, Michelin, Yokohama 24 May 2012

SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 2 What is tyre labelling all about? Legislation –From November this year, car, van and truck tyres [made from 1 July] must display a label that rates their fuel efficiency, safety and external noise Scale –31.4 million cars on UK roads –Around 30 million car tyres sold in the UK each year (over 80,000 every day) Who is affected? –Motorists buying replacement tyres –Consumers buying new vehicles

SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 3 What is tyre labelling all about? The label –Rolling resistance (fuel efficiency) –Wet braking (safety) –External noise Criteria –Over 50 criteria are measured by tyre manufacturers –Why is the label useful? –Importance of simplicity for motorists –Other factors to consider - eg wear/performance Informed choice –All A-G tyres are legally compliant –Labels enable motorists to make an informed decision

SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 4 Rolling Resistance The Test A machine calculates each tyre’s rolling resistance so that accurate comparisons can be drawn across the rating scale What it means for motorists A-rated tyre could give up to 7.5% improvement in fuel economy over a G- rated tyre

SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 5 Wet Grip The Test Under standardised conditions, wet braking performance is measured as a vehicle brakes from 50mph to 13mph What it means for motorists More information about wet grip A-rated tyre could give a 30% braking distance improvement over a G-rated tyre Braking from 50mph to 13mph, could be up to 18 metres shorter with A- over G-rated tyres

SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 6 External Noise The Test Microphone measures pass-by noise levels (in decibels) as a vehicle passes at 50mph Label ratings for noise Future targets Three waves = noisier (exceeds future limit – but complies with current limit) Two waves = average (complies with future limit) One wave = low noise (3dB or more below future limit) What it means for the environment Quieter towns and less motorway noise

SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 7 Live Demos Rolling resistance Roll from standing start over ¼ mile Wet braking 50mph then braking onto a wet surface Telematics Satellite data logging Personalised results Group averages Book in Talk to one of the Continental, Michelin or Yokohama representatives

SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITEDPAGE 8 Useful links Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association

SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS LIMITED SMMT, the ‘S’ symbol and the ‘Driving the motor industry’ brandline are trademarks of SMMT Ltd Questions?