TÜV SÜD is one of the tire testing leaders. It is the largest independent institute for tire and wheel technologies in Europe. As a certified test lab for tire properties, it provides the full scope of tire tests according to standards, regulations and customers-specified requirements.

What is TÜV Tire Test Mark?

The certification mark is awarded within the framework of voluntary testing and certification. The test procedure was developed by TÜV SÜD Product Service. To be awarded the TÜV SÜD certification mark, the tire to be tested must comply with certain threshold values in the tests. The threshold values are based on either a reference condition or fixed reference values. The tire must also fulfill all minimum requirements set forth in Regulations ECE R30 and ECE R117.

How does a tire qualify for the TÜV Tire Test Mark?

- Manufacturing quality:

Annual inspection of manufacturing facilities and evaluation of general production conditions

- Product quality:

Tire performance tests in road and rig tests

(individual and comparative tests) – annual product (COP-tests) or manufacturing inspections are required