What does 73CA mean on a tyre?

[mikemike39]

Like this one

https://www.halfords.com/tyres/michelin/michelin-a...

[vetrof]

Looks like it relates to Fuel economy(C) Wet performance(A) and noise (B-73db).

[V8LM]

[Pica-Pica]

and 73 is the rolling decibel noise rating. See
https://business.michelin.co.uk/tyres/michelin-agi...

[CynthiaHancock]

Thank you, I didn't know that before.

[stevieturbo]

Although take EU labelling, especially in terms of grip, wet grip....with a huge pinch of salt.

It seems makers do whatever testing they do, and can proclaim almost any results.

Because some of the cheap chinese ( and other ) rubbish out there may come with decent labels....but are just plain rubbish.

[TwinKam]

I've heard it said that the 'budget' brands list their best ever (fluke?) results whereas the 'quality' brands list their consistent (ie repeatable) results.