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<\/a><\/p>\nWhen talking about car pollution, one immediately thinks of the exhaust pipe. However, another source of emissions is now attracting attention: tyre wear in contact with the road. With every kilometre travelled, the rubber gradually wears down and tiny particles can be released into the environment. The issue has become important enough to be included in the new European Euro 7 regulation.<\/p>\n
And this evolution is happening rapidly: Euro 7 will begin to apply from 29 November 2026 for new types of cars and light commercial vehicles. <\/strong>But what will that actually change for motorists? And above all, can we already choose car tyres<\/strong><\/a> by taking their longevity more into account?<\/p>\n Tyres wear naturally when driving. Friction between the tread and the road surface leads to a gradual loss of material.<\/p>\n This wear depends on numerous parameters:<\/p>\n Therefore, a tyre offering good longevity presents a twofold benefit: space out its replacement and limit the amount of material lost over the kilometres.<\/strong><\/p>\n Tyre abrasion corresponds to the gradual loss of material caused by friction between the tyre and the road surface. This is the exact same phenomenon that explains why tread depth decreases over the kilometres.<\/p>\n The particles resulting from this wear are composed in particular of the various materials used in the manufacture of the tyre as well as particles coming from the road surface. The greater the abrasion, the faster the tyre loses material.<\/p>\n European Euro 7 regulations widen the issue of car emissions beyond the engine. Particles originating notably from braking and tyre wear are now taken into account. This is a significant development: up until now, Euro standards were mainly known by the general public for the limits imposed on emissions coming from internal combustion engines. With Euro 7, Europe is also focusing on so-called \u00abnon-exhaust\u00bb emissions, which include particles coming from tyres and brakes.<\/p>\n The implementation of Euro 7 will be phased. Consequently, not all vehicle categories and tyres will be affected at the same time.<\/p>\n The first important date for motorists is the 29 November 2026<\/strong>. From this date, Euro 7 will apply to new passenger car and light commercial vehicle types<\/strong>, corresponding to categories M1 and N1. For all new cars and new light commercial vehicles concerned, the application will then take effect from 29 November 2027.<\/p>\n The timetable is later for heavy vehicles.<\/p>\n Euro 7 will apply:<\/p>\n The specific timetable regarding tyre wear limits is separate from that of the vehicles.<\/p>\n For C1 category passenger car tyres:<\/p>\n To limit premature wear, the choice of tyre remains essential. Some recent models place a particular emphasis on the longevity, reduction of abrasion, energy efficiency and performance maintenance over time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Michelin CrossClimate 3<\/strong> is a premium all-season tyre designed to offer safety and longevity all year round<\/strong>. Michelin places particular emphasis on the lifespan of its tread, whilst maintaining performance over time. Its energy efficiency is also optimised for internal combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles.<\/p>\n View the Michelin CrossClimate 3<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Continental AllSeasonContact 2<\/strong> is particularly interesting in the context of tyre wear. Its design aims to reduce friction and abrasion<\/strong>, to improve mileage and extend tyre life. It combines this efficiency with versatile year-round use.<\/p>\n View the Continental AllSeasonContact 2<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2<\/strong> is a summer tyre that is particularly appealing for drivers looking for longevity, safety and efficacy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n View the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The Bridgestone Turanza 6<\/strong> complete this selection with an excellent compromise between mileage, fuel efficiency and wet grip<\/strong>. It is designed to meet the needs of internal combustion engine, hybrid and electric vehicles.<\/p>\n View the Bridgestone Turanza 6<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Two motorists using the exact same tyre model can experience very different lifespans. Why? Because wear depends heavily on usage.<\/p>\n Dynamic driving places a greater demand on the tread. Hard acceleration, repeated braking and fast cornering can increase wear.<\/p>\n Contrary to what one might think, driving little does not always mean wearing out your tyres little. Urban journeys multiply starts, braking, changes of direction and manoeuvres.<\/p>\n When the road becomes very hot, the tyre rubber is subjected to greater stress. Choosing suitable tyres therefore remains important for driving when temperatures rise.<\/p>\n It is an increasingly frequent question with the development of the electric vehicle fleet.<\/p>\n Electric vehicles have certain characteristics that are likely to influence wear:<\/p>\n This does not mean that an electric vehicle will systematically wear out its tyres much faster. Driving style, pressure, alignment and, above all, the choice of a suitable tyre play a decisive role.<\/p>\n Even before looking for the tyre offering the best longevity, two simple checks can prevent premature wear.<\/p>\n Incorrect pressure changes the way the tyre sits on the road.<\/p>\n Under-inflation or over-inflation can cause irregular wear and alter vehicle handling. Remember to check your tyre pressure regularly your tyre pressure<\/strong><\/a>, preferably cold.<\/p>\n Incorrect wheel alignment can cause very rapid wear on one part of the tread. A tyre that is heavily worn on one side while the rest of the tread pattern still appears to be in good condition should therefore catch your attention.<\/p>\n Il n\u2019existe pas de kilom\u00e9trage universel valable pour tous les pneus et tous les automobilistes. Quelques habitudes peuvent toutefois permettre de limiter une usure pr\u00e9matur\u00e9e :<\/p>\n La long\u00e9vit\u00e9 commence donc autant par le choix du pneu<\/strong> que par la fa\u00e7on dont il est utilis\u00e9.<\/p>\n La dur\u00e9e de vie m\u00e9rite clairement de faire partie des crit\u00e8res d\u2019achat. Un pneumatique moins cher \u00e0 l\u2019achat mais remplac\u00e9 beaucoup plus rapidement n\u2019est pas n\u00e9cessairement le choix le plus \u00e9conomique.<\/p>\n Il peut \u00eatre plus pertinent de raisonner en cost per kilometre<\/strong> plut\u00f4t qu\u2019en prix d\u2019achat seul.<\/p>\n Mais la long\u00e9vit\u00e9 ne doit jamais faire oublier les autres crit\u00e8res essentiels :<\/p>\n Pour aller plus loin, vous pouvez comparer les mod\u00e8les pr\u00e9sents dans notre Top all-season tyres<\/strong><\/a> ainsi que dans nos top summer tyres<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Euro 7 commencera \u00e0 s\u2019appliquer le 29 novembre 2026 pour les nouveaux types de voitures et d\u2019utilitaires l\u00e9gers<\/strong>. Pour l\u2019ensemble des nouveaux v\u00e9hicules de ces cat\u00e9gories, la date pr\u00e9vue est le 29 novembre 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Les nouveaux types de v\u00e9hicules lourds seront concern\u00e9s \u00e0 partir du 29 May 2028<\/strong>. Pour les nouveaux v\u00e9hicules de ces cat\u00e9gories, l\u2019application est pr\u00e9vue \u00e0 partir du 29 May 2029<\/strong>.<\/p>\n La r\u00e9glementation pr\u00e9voit progressivement des limites d\u2019abrasion que les nouveaux mod\u00e8les de pneumatiques devront respecter. Il ne s\u2019agit donc pas d\u2019interdire brutalement les pneus actuellement mont\u00e9s sur les voitures.<\/p>\n Pour les nouveaux types de pneus tourisme de cat\u00e9gorie C1, les exigences sont pr\u00e9vues \u00e0 partir du 1st July 2028<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Non. La long\u00e9vit\u00e9 est un crit\u00e8re important, mais elle doit \u00eatre mise en balance avec l\u2019adh\u00e9rence, le freinage, le confort et les autres performances du pneumatique.<\/p>\n Une usure rapide peut avoir de nombreuses causes : pression incorrecte, g\u00e9om\u00e9trie, conduite dynamique, poids du v\u00e9hicule, chauss\u00e9es abrasives ou encore choix d\u2019un pneumatique peu adapt\u00e9 \u00e0 votre utilisation.<\/p>\n Contr\u00f4lez r\u00e9guli\u00e8rement la profondeur des sculptures et les t\u00e9moins d\u2019usure pr\u00e9sents dans les rainures du pneumatique. V\u00e9rifiez \u00e9galement que l\u2019usure est homog\u00e8ne sur toute la largeur de la bande de roulement.<\/p>\n Certaines gammes sont sp\u00e9cifiquement d\u00e9velopp\u00e9es pour r\u00e9pondre aux caract\u00e9ristiques des voitures \u00e9lectriques : poids, couple, bruit de roulement ou recherche d\u2019une faible r\u00e9sistance au roulement.<\/p>\n Avec Euro 7, l\u2019usure des pneus devient un v\u00e9ritable enjeu r\u00e9glementaire.<\/p>\nSummary<\/h2>\n
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The key takeaways<\/h2>\n
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2. What is tyre abrasion?<\/h2>\n
3. Why is Euro 7 now looking at tyres?<\/h2>\n
4. When will the new rules come into force?<\/h2>\n
Cars and light commercial vehicles<\/h3>\n
Heavy goods vehicles, lorries and buses<\/h3>\n
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And what about the tyres themselves?<\/h3>\n
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5. Tyres to discover<\/h2>\n
\n![\"Pneu](\"https:\/\/cdn-img1.pneus-online.com\/produit\/pneu-auto\/250\/MICHELIN_CROSSCLIMATE-3.jpg\")
\n<\/a><\/p>\nMichelin CrossClimate 3<\/h3>\n
\n![\"Pneu](\"https:\/\/cdn-img1.pneus-online.com\/produit\/pneu-auto\/250\/CONTINENTAL_ALL_SEASON_CONTACT_2.jpg\")
\n<\/a><\/p>\nContinental AllSeasonContact 2<\/h3>\n
\n![\"Pneu](\"https:\/\/cdn-img1.pneus-online.com\/produit\/pneu-auto\/250\/GOODYEAR_EFFICIENT_GRIP_PERFORMANCE_2.jpg\")
\n<\/a><\/p>\nGoodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2<\/h3>\n
\n![\"Pneu](\"https:\/\/cdn-img1.pneus-online.com\/produit\/pneu-auto\/250\/BRIDGESTONE_TURANZA_6.jpg\")
\n<\/a><\/p>\nBridgestone Turanza 6<\/h3>\n
6. Why do some tyres wear out faster?<\/h2>\n
Harsh acceleration and braking<\/h3>\n
Urban journeys<\/h3>\n
The road temperature<\/h3>\n
7. Do electric cars wear out their tyres more quickly?<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n8. Pressure and geometry: two essential parameters<\/h2>\n
Pressure<\/h3>\n
Geometry<\/h3>\n
9. Comment faire durer ses pneus plus longtemps ?<\/h2>\n
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10. Faut-il d\u00e9sormais choisir un pneu selon sa long\u00e9vit\u00e9 ?<\/h2>\n
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11. FAQ : usure des pneus et Euro 7<\/h2>\n
Quand Euro 7 entre-t-elle en application pour les voitures ?<\/h3>\n
Et pour les camions et les autobus ?<\/h3>\n
Euro 7 va-t-il interdire certains pneus ?<\/h3>\n
Quand les r\u00e8gles sur l\u2019abrasion des pneus entreront-elles en vigueur ?<\/h3>\n
Un pneu qui dure longtemps est-il forc\u00e9ment meilleur ?<\/h3>\n
Pourquoi mes pneus s\u2019usent-ils tr\u00e8s vite ?<\/h3>\n
How do I know if my tyres are worn out?<\/h3>\n
Les pneus pour voitures \u00e9lectriques sont-ils diff\u00e9rents ?<\/h3>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n