THE EFFECTS OF TIRE-IN-USE FACTORS ON PASSENGER CAR PERFORMANCE

Results which have been obtained from flat-bed tests and linear-range steady-turning vehicle tests show that tire-in-use factors have a large influence on the normal driving performance of passenger cars. Test data for bias, belted-bias, and radial tires have been gathered to quantify the effect of inflation pressure, tread wear, and shoulder wear on tire shear force performance. A mobile tire tester has been used to measure maximum traction characteristics for worn and under-inflated tires on wet and dry pavements. The importance of the interaction of steering compliance with tire force and moment properties has been examined.

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers

  485 Lexington Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • Fancher, P S
  • BERNARD, J E
  • EMERY, L H
• Publication Date: 1974

Media Info

• Pagination: 10 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Inflation; Moisture content; Radial ply tires; Road shoulders; Tire treads; Tires; Traction
• Uncontrolled Terms: Wet conditions
• Old TRIS Terms: Radial tires
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095337
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #741107
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 2 1975 12:00AM