TIRES TIMES TWO

A battery of eight performance tests were conducted to determine the best high-performance tires. They included the following: roadholding and 70-to-0-mph braking; maneuverability and combined braking and cornering; wet cornering, wet braking and road-course runs; and wet maneuverability. In addition to these objective tests, the tires were also tested subjectively. The test results are discussed conclusions drawn from the test results are presented.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Ziff Davis Publishing Company

  1 Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016
• Authors:
  • Csere, C
  • Sherman, D
• Publication Date: 1984-12

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 102-108
• Serial:
  • Car and Driver
  • Volume: 30
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 0008-6002

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Braking; Friction; Maneuverability; Pavements; Performance tests; Steering; Tires; Wet weather
• Uncontrolled Terms: Wet pavements
• Old TRIS Terms: Cornering (Vehicle); Road holding
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pavements; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00395478
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-038 004
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jun 30 1985 12:00AM