The All Season tires AP2 with its V-shaped profile is prepared for any weather. The good grip on wet and snowy roads, stands clearly in addition to the improved rolling resistance. The lower rolling resistance also reduces the fuel consumption. The double-layered steel reinforcement and the new 3-D sipes provide additional rigidity and better wet handling.
EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes
The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012.
Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.
The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.
With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.
Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.
Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.
AP2AllSeason tyre review
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22.11.2021 from Carol For relative low milage our impression are a comfortable ride, with good breaking performance in all conditions. Tyre noise is relatively minor as the car is an older model. All round good performance.
03.10.2021 from Phillip Hurrell Excellent tyre and great for use all year round! Perfect for this area where we see maybe 4 snow days a years! Saves a lot of work in swapping tyres every 6 months between winter and summer!
18.05.2021 from Edward The tyres work well, particularly in wet motorway conditions where water does build up. I've had no evidence of aquaplaning, and excellent wet breaking. We've not had snow this year so I can't rate in this area
02.05.2021 from Simon James Decent all round performance. Sure footed in snow and at low temperatures. Would recommend as decent all round tyre for price.
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