Mumbai, Dec. 3 -- The renewal of the EU tyre label will enter into force in May 2021. The tyre label will now include information concerning grip on snow and ice. The purpose of the tyre label is to guide consumers toward tires that are more fuel-efficient, safer, and quieter. Till now, drivers have had no way of distinguishing between winter tyres designed for different conditions. The European Union has now agreed that the labels indicating energy consumption and characteristics will be updated. The new labels make it easier to compare tyre models and help online shoppers.

According to the earlier regulation, all passenger car and van tyres must have a sticker that indicates the tyre's wet grip, rolling noise, and impact on fuel consum...