It is generally accepted that steering axle tire wear rates are considerably higher in turns than in a straight ahead condition. Ackerman correction accounts for the different turning radii of the left and right steering axle tires in a turn but does not take into account slip angle. Slip angle is a significant factor in tire wear. “Optimum Ackerman” does take slip angle into account and should theoretically reduce tire wear. Theory, simulations, and field results are presented.
Optimum Ackerman for Improved Steering Axle Tire Wear on Trucks
Sae Technical Papers
International Truck & Bus Meeting & Exposition ; 1991
1991-11-01
Conference paper
English
Optimum Ackerman for Improved Steering Axle Tire Wear on Trucks
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