A new rule will mean retailers can have easy access to tyre labels on their computers.
The label will come with information on the tyre's efficiency, its performance on the rain and the amount of road noise it generates.
Before the label was fitted to each tyre but customers purchasing the wheels would rarely see the information.
This is because tyres are often taken from the stock room and fitted straight onto the vehicle.
Labels and tyres options were not previously discussed before the customer made the selection in the garage.
It meant there was a high probability they would be left without seeing the information at all.
TyreSafe chairman Stuart Jackson said the new rule would help drivers made a decision on which tyre they would like fitted.
He said the new law would be "in the interest of vehicle owners" to keep an eye on the information.
Stuart added it was possible drivers wouldn't usually consider which tyres are "more suitable" for their vehicles.
The new label would ensure motorists are kept up to date on what tyre they are getting fitted at all times.
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He said: "The key point of tyre labelling is to help those choosing a tyre to make an informed decision.
"There is concern that owners typically only consider cost and don't appreciate there may be tyres that are more suitable and offer better value but perhaps at a higher price.
"It's in the interest of vehicle owners to make themselves aware of the information contained on the new tyre label to cut costs in fuel, as well as improve their safety."
The changes were made following concerns vehicle owners were not aware of the differences between the highest and lowest-rated tyres.
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This comes after tyre law changes came into effect in February which means cars with wheels older than 10 years could be banned.
The government announced the new law which will impact lorries, buses and even coaches.
This decision was made by the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations back on July 15, 2020.
And it also found up to 8.5 million motorists could be driving with illegal tyres.
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