India's Tyre Industry
Tyre Labelling and Safety
How India introduced star ratings for tyres on rolling resistance, wet grip and noise, and why tyre pressure and quality matter for fuel use and safety.
Tyres affect safety and fuel use.
Star labels
India introduced star ratings for tyres, based on rolling resistance (fuel efficiency), and set norms for wet grip and noise from 2022.
Rolling resistance
Lower resistance means less fuel used.
Wet grip
Better grip shortens braking distance in rain.
Tyre pressure
Under-inflated tyres waste fuel and wear faster.
Standards
BIS standards cover tyre safety.
Economics
Labels fix an information problem: buyers can’t judge tyre quality by looking.
The label
A car buyer compares star ratings to choose tyres that save fuel.
Thinking all tyres perform the same
Grip and efficiency vary.
Key takeaways
- India rates tyres on fuel efficiency.
- Wet grip and noise norms apply.
- Proper pressure saves fuel.
- Labels solve information problems.
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