What are homologated tyres?
What are homologated tyres?
Homologated tyres are developed in direct partnership with a specific vehicle manufacturer. The tyre is engineered, tested and approved to work optimally with that particular car's suspension, weight distribution and handling characteristics.
Common homologation markings
These tyres carry a special code on the sidewall to identify the partnership:
| Marking | Car manufacturer |
|---|
| * (star) |
BMW and MINI |
| MO |
Mercedes-Benz |
| MO1 |
Mercedes-AMG |
| AO |
Audi |
| RO1 |
Audi performance models |
| N0, N1, N2, N3 |
Porsche |
| J |
Jaguar |
| VO |
Volkswagen |
| LR |
Land Rover |
| T0 |
Tesla |
Do I have to buy homologated tyres?
No, they are not legally required. Any tyre in the correct size, load rating and speed rating will be safe and legal for your vehicle. However, homologated tyres are the manufacturer's recommended choice and may offer the best overall match for your car's dynamics. They tend to cost slightly more than non-homologated equivalents.
How to find them
When you search on Tyres.co.uk, homologated options are clearly flagged in your results where they are available for your vehicle.
