Michelin has developed a new socially responsible technology for Truck tires named Antisplash (U.S. Patent No. 6,460,584 B1) and is introducing it to the North American market on the 275/80R22.5 XZA2 Antisplash long haul steer tire. The primary advantage of this development is the significant reduction in the splash height/trajectory of water projected by a steer tire when the vehicle passes through accumulations on the highway/road surface. Tire development and validation testing were completed by Michelin Americas Research and Development Corporation. The tire has a unique shoulder/sidewall profile (chine) which acts as a splash deflector. The fluid is redirected to a lower height with a modified volume to height relationship. Intended benefits include improved visibility realized by oncoming and passing vehicles and the improved visibility experienced by the driver when using side mirrors.
Truck Tire Anti-Splash Safety Technology
2006
14 pages
Report
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Englisch