Independently verified by TÜV Rheinland, the road test has shown a fleet of 300 trucks could save £1.3m a year in fuel costs by switching to “Green Tyres” from D-rated tyres while the CO2 reductions would amount to more than 3,000 metric tonnes per year.

The findings come from LANXESS, a leading manufacturer of synthetic high-performance rubbers for the tyre industry, which carried out the test and TALKE.

‘As a fitting tribute to the first year of compulsory tyre labeling within the EU, we have proved in this test that quality tyres with optimised rolling resistance provide large potential savings for commercial vehicles,’ said Christoph Kalla, expert for tyres and rubber at LANXESS. ‘Not only are “Green Tyres” exceptionally effective at lowering operating costs, they also make a key contribution to protecting the environment.’

Commenting on the results, Ray Engley, head of technical services at the Road Haulage Association (RHA), said: ‘The Road Haulage Association acknowledges the results of the LANXESS’ report and the potential cost savings of “Green Tyres”. The RHA continually promotes products and services that promote safety and cost effective returns, particularly when these can demonstrate a cost saving and benefit our members’ operation; in particular, their carbon footprint.’

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