e-marking (again) reference required

[BertBert]

WibblyWobblyWeb said:

All car tyres sold from 1st July 1997 must carry an 'E' marking. The 'E' or 'e' mark consists of an 'E' or 'e' followed by a number included in a circle of 12mm diameter or a rectangle. This symbol is followed by a further number
The 'E' certifies that the tyre complies with the dimensional, performance and marking requirements of ECE Regulation 30.

The 'e' certifies that the tyre complies with the dimensional, performance and marking requirements of DIRECTIVE 92/23/EEC.

The number associated with the letter 'E' in the circle or 'e' in the rectangle is the code number of the government which granted the type approval (No. 11 for the British Government and a different identifying number for each of the other European countries involved).

The number outside the circle or rectangle is the number of the type approval certificate issued for that particular tyre size/type.

However whilst being illegal to sell them, it is my belief that it is not specifically illegal to be running tyres which are not e-marked.

Can anyone confirm or deny this with a suitable reference to the law please?

Thanks
Bert

[OnTheOverrun]

I can't provide a reference, but it is not illegal to drive a car in the EU on non e-marked tyres or every EU border would have to inspect the tyres of every car entering. I have driven a car in the UK that was imported from outside the EU and passed an MOT with non e-marked tyres.

[marshalla]

OPSI is your friend : http://www.opsi.gov.uk/SI/si1994/Uksi_19943117_en_...

[BertBert]

Thanks Chaps. The OPSI link talks about supply, I was hoping to find something related to use.
Bert

[marshalla]

That's the point - anything is legal unless the law says it isn't.

The law does not say anything about tyre use - just supply. And since it doesn't say anything - there is no reference to give.

And just for good measure - the MOT testers' manual has this to say : http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_410.htm

Edited by marshalla on Sunday 6th September 22:14

[BertBert]

Good point. But there are rules on tyres (some or all of) which are tested in the MoT.

Does anyone know where they are? Con & Use?

Bert

[marshalla]

Good luck : http://www.opsi.gov.uk/SI/si1994/Uksi_19943117_en_...

[bleesh]

The tyres fitted to Evos (certainly VIIs and VIIIs) in Japan are not e marked, but the cars are legal to be sold over here.
However when you want to replace the tyres, due to the lack of e marks, you cannot replace like for like, as Yokohama are not allowed to sell those tyres here.