alpine proven

alpine proven
The EU tyre label.
Since November 2012 there has been a Europe-wide compulsory tyre labelling in force
for automobile tyres: the EU tyre label provides information about the environmental
and ­safety-related characteristics of a tyre based on three criteria - winter characteristics,
such as braking on icy roads, or traction on snowy road surfaces, are not provided. For
this ­reason, you should always consider the recommendations of the trade press or your
specialist dealer.
Safety
The wet
grip properties are set out in classes A
to G, although D and G are not used. At a speed
of 80 km/h, the difference in stopping distance bet­
ween A and F can be as much as 18 metres. The im­
pact speed between A and F is up to 49 km/h higher.
A collision at just 25 km/h can cause injury.
Grip
in wet conditions /
braking performance
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
E
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
C
A –G:Shorter to longer stopping distances in wet
72 dB
2009/… – C1
The tyre label does not apply to:
- Retreaded tyres
- Non-road-legal tyres, for example,
racing tyres
- Spare tyres
- V intage car tyres
Fuel consumption
he rolling resistance is classified in classes A
T
to G, although D is not used. If 6.6 litres of fuel are
consumed per 100 kilometres, improvement by one
class corresponds to a fuel saving of between one
and one and a half litres over a distance of 1,000
kilometres. That is equivalent to a journey from
Hanover to Milan.
Rolling resistance / fuel efficiency
The tyre label generally applies to:
- Car and SUV tyres
- Van tyres
- Truck tyres
conditions
D, G: Not used
A–G: Lower to higher fuel consumption
D:
Not used
Noise
The greater the number of bars filled in, the louder
the noise emissions from the tyre in relation to the
maximum permissible value (in decibels) for exter­
nal rolling noise.
Winter tyres 2013
for cars and light vans
The symbol
of winter performance
M+S
Semperit welcomes the introduction of the law requiring people to fit winter tyres as well
as the associated growing importance of winter tyres. However, the M+S symbol does not
define a certain level of performance in snow or other wintry conditions and is thus of limited
significance as a label.
For this reason, Semperit recommends also looking out for the “Snowflake on the Mountain”
symbol and a profile depth of at least 4 mm when purchasing winter tyres for cars, SUVs
and Vans. Only by doing so can consumers be sure of optimal safety in wintry conditions.
All Semperit winter tyres conform to the industry standard and carry the “Snowflake on the
Mountain” symbol.
Semperit – alpine proven.
With good reason!
For over 70 years the Semperit brand has stood for modern winter tyres.
The origins of the brand in Austria give credence to its “alpine proven” quality claim, which
promises maximum safety even under the most extreme alpine conditions. Serpentines,
steep gradients and changing weather conditions in high mountainous regions place tough
demands on tyres in terms of grip during braking and setting off.
Good marks in the test reports published by the trade press confirm that you can rely on
Semperit winter tyres.
Your tyre dealer:
External rolling noise
Value in decibels
3 classes
The illustration shows a typical EU tyre label;
the ratings shown in each category serve as
examples.
www.semperit.com
Semperit –
at home in the Alps!
Van-Grip 2 –
The resilient
For MPVs, minibuses and vans
14“ to 16“ – LI to 121/120 – Q/R/T (up to 190 km/h)
Technical highlights
Improved snow performance
High number of tread edges for
improved interlocking on snowcovered roads.
our advantage: significantly im­
Y
proved grip and shorter breaking
distances, even under heavy load.
Good aquaplaning performance
Test result Issue 21/2012
highly recommended
Directional tread pattern with
wide grooves for improved water
displacement.
Semperit Speed-Grip 2
205/55 R 16 H
Speed-Grip 2 – The winter athlete
Master-Grip – The superior performer
For powerful medium range and luxury vehicles and SUVs
For compact and medium range vehicles
15“ to 19“ – Series 70 to 40 – T/H/V (up to 240 km/h)
3-phase high performance
compound
Balanced
stiffness in mixed conditions in
the winter.
Improved performance on snow
Additional gripping edges ensure improved
interlocking of the tyre on snow.
Very good braking on ice
Optimal
scraping edges through straight
sipes design in the centre section.
Your advantage: safe driving on
wet and slushy roads as a result
of reduced aquaplaning.
Reduced rolling resistance
Improved rubber compound for
excellent grip and reduced rolling
resistance.
13“ to 15“ – Series 80 to 55 – T (up to 190 km/h)
Optimized stiffness
E ven wear and high mileage performance.
Network sipes technology
E xcellent
traction due to numerous grip­
ping edges.
Anti-frost rubber compound
Consistently high grip in snow and
throughout the entire service life.
ice
Your advantage: lower fuel con­
sumption and therefore very
efficient.