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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: EU tyre label

This section covers the mandatory EU tyre label for Volkswagen Golf Mk7 tyres: a summary, its objectives, and the three rated categories.

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EU tyre label — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

What is the EU tyre label on Golf Mk7 tyres?
A standardised label showing fuel efficiency (rolling resistance), wet grip and external noise ratings — mandatory since November 2012.
Identification markings on the tyre sidewall, tyres with run-flat system (PAX)
As compared to standard tyres, run-flat tyres (PAX) have different codes and designations on the sidewall. This makes it easy to identify run-flat tyres. ...

EU tyre label, summary
Tyre manufactures must mark their tyres according to EU regulation (EC) No. 1222/2009 (labelling of tyres) as of 01 November 2012. The labelling of tyres regulation contains th ...