Tires under ESPR and the Digital Product Passport
Tires are in the first Working Plan; the preparatory study builds on Euro 7 tire wear and rolling-resistance data infrastructure, which may ease data collection for producers preparing for Euro 7.
Key dates for this sector
2026 to 2027
Signaled
Signaled
First category delegated acts expected, led by iron and steel, the only category to reach public consultation (20 May to 12 August 2026, now closed); the act is not adopted, and the Commission indicates adoption in Q4 2026. Textiles, tires, and aluminum follow, and dates beyond the consultation window are indicative.
Expected DPP data requirements (not yet confirmed in an act):
- Abrasion data and microplastic particle release potential
- Tire lifetime and wear performance metrics
- Compound composition and chemical substances of concern
- Recyclability and end-of-life information
Watch items
- No delegated act proposed yet. Euro 7 tire wear data may create infrastructure synergies; monitor the preparatory study for scope confirmation. Signaled
What to do now
Monitor Euro 7 implementation alongside the ESPR preparatory study, and map any Euro 7 data infrastructure to likely DPP fields to avoid duplicate work.
Sources: COM(2025) 187: Working Plan · Verified 10 August 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does ESPR apply to tires?
Signaled: preparatory study in progress. Key date: 2029 to 2030 (estimated). This timeline is signaled, not an adopted act; plan against date ranges rather than fixed deadlines.
What Digital Product Passport data will tires require?
Expected DPP data requirements (not yet confirmed in an act): Abrasion data and microplastic particle release potential; Tire lifetime and wear performance metrics; Compound composition and chemical substances of concern; Recyclability and end-of-life information.
What should tire companies watch?
No delegated act proposed yet. Euro 7 tire wear data may create infrastructure synergies; monitor the preparatory study for scope confirmation.
What should tire companies do now?
Monitor Euro 7 implementation alongside the ESPR preparatory study, and map any Euro 7 data infrastructure to likely DPP fields to avoid duplicate work.