Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 4343

Tyres: Standards

Tabled: 5 September 2024

Answered: 11 September 2024

Question

Mark Pritchard

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps with car manufacturers to agree a minimum stopping safety requirement for car tyres which are (a) manufactured in the UK and (b) imported.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

All new tyres, both UK made and imported, require GB type approval before they are permitted for sale. To gain approval, manufacturers must demonstrate that they achieve a range of technical performance requirements. This includes a minimum wet grip perfo...

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