What are homologated tyres?
What is a homologated tyre?
Homologated tyres are produced in partnership with a specific car manufacturer. These tyres are designed, tested and certified to work best with a specific car's suspension, weight distribution and handling.
Common homologation markings
These tyres have a unique sidewall code to show their 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. It’s not a legal requirement. Any tyre of appropriate size, load index and speed rating is legal and safe on your vehicle. That said, homologated tyres are the manufacturer's recommended choice and are likely to be the most compatible choice regarding your vehicle's dynamics. These tyres are usually a little more expensive than non homologated tyres.
How to find them
When you search on Tyres.co.uk, you will see the homologated options for your specific vehicle.
