So you want to know how good your tyres are?

[JohnRA]

Here's how the new labeling works.

Between classes A - G in wet braking the difference is 4 car lengths! Something to consider when you want a budget tyre!
Betwen classes A - G in fuel efficiency the difference is an extra 6L of fuel per 625miles.1005kms on average. Very minimum IMO.
Then you've the noise levels. The noise level is tested at 50mph with the engine off. I.e. they got up to 50mph and then coasted the car past their microphone 1.2m above ground and 7.5m from the car.

Here's some reviews of popular brands. Have to say having used some of the tyres listed, I disagree with some of these but maybe different tyres behave differently on different vehicles etc.

215-45 R17 - (Fuel Efficency - Wet Braking - Road Noise)

Bridgestone RE050 - F - C - 72db
Continental Sport Contact 3 - F - B - 72db
Dunlop Sport Maxx - G - B - 68db
Dunlop Sport Maxx TT - F - C - 71db
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 - E - A - 69db
Falken FK453 - F - B - 72db
Hankook V12 EVO - C - C - 70db
Kumho Ecst SPT KU31 - C - A - 73db
Pirelli P Zero Nero - E - B - 72db
Toyo T1R - F - E - 71db
Toyo R888 2G - E - C - 69db
Uniroyal Rainsport 2 - E - B - 71db


225-45 R17 - (Fuel Efficency - Wet Braking - Road Noise)

Bridgestone RE050 - F - C - 72db
Bridgestone RE070 - F - C - 70db
Continental Sport Contact 3 - F - B - 72db
Dunlop Sport Maxx - F - C - 71db
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 - E - A - 69db
Falken FK453 - F - B - 72db
Hankook V12 EVO - C - B - 70db
Kumho Ecsta XS KU36 - E - C - 73db
Michelin Pilot Sport 2 - F - A - 70db
Pirelli P Zero Nero - E - B - 72db
Toyo T1R - F - E - 71db
Toyo R888 2G - F - C - 69db
Uniroyal Rainsport 2 - E - B - 71db
Vredestein Sessanta - F - C - 67db
Yokohama Advan AD08 - F - A - 75db

 

[gonzogicker]

Good post. Where are the Wanli's rated? haha

 

[B4 soon]

Road surface makes a mockery of this im afraid

 

[goosie208]

[quote author=gonzogicken link=topic=36023.msg412783#msg412783 date=1351377268]
Good post. Where are the Wanli's rated? haha
[/quote]

i ahve Wanlis

they are trying to kill me :lol:

 

[scoobycolm]

Good info there Bonito
here is some info on the labelling system on the rsa website to add to this

http://www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Your-Vehicle/About-your-Vehicle/Example-of-non-Dup/Your-Vehicles-Tyres-/Choosing-a-Tyre/


and there are also extra factors to consider that they didn't test
that would explain your difference off opinion with the test results and your actual use off certain tyres

http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/uk/en/continental/automobile/themes/tyrelabel/consider.html