The paper describes some of the basic testing methods used to evaluate the wet traction characteristics of a passenger car tire. The scope of the methods presented is limited to outdoor testing techniques, for temperatures above freezing, utilizing conventional vehicles or special towed trailers. The tests are defined in relation to the tire's singular or combined operating modes -- driving, braking, and cornering. Factors affecting test accuracy, repeatability, and correlation are reviewed, including the use of control tires. Also shown are illustrations of typical tests, test sites, and related equipment.
Basic Test Methods for Evaluating Tire Traction
Sae Technical Papers
1968 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition ; 1968
1968-02-01
Conference paper
English
Trailers , Test procedures , Traction , Tires
Basic test methods for evaluating tire traction
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