Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (Text with EEA relevance)

PART A —U.K.WET GRIP REQUIREMENTS

Class C1 tyres shall meet the following requirements:

Category of useWet grip index (G)
snow tyre with a speed symbol (‘Q’ or below, excluding ‘H’) indicating a maximum permissible speed not greater than 160 km/h≥ 0,9
snow tyre with a speed symbol (‘R’ and above, including ‘H’) indicating a maximum permissible speed greater than 160 km/h≥ 1,0
normal (road type) tyre≥ 1,1