EFFECTS OF TIRE ROLLING RESISTANCE ON VEHICLE FUEL CONSUMPTION

Variation in the effects of tire rolling resistance on passenger car fuel consumption seldom exceeds ten percent. The definition of these effects is therefore a problem in experimental design and control, measurement precision, and careful accounting for uncontrolled variables. A rolling resistance test conducted on a road surface with a fully instrumented tire test trailer is described and the test results presented. Fuel "economy" test techniques are discussed with emphasis on precautions and recommendations for reliable testing and test results presented. When aerodynamic drag is taken into account with wind tunnel measurements, the results are suggestive of engine characteristic curves.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at American Society for Testing and Materials, Committee F9 Symposium on Tires, Dearborn, Michigan, 8 May 1974.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society for Testing and Materials

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • Crum, Wb
  • McNall, R G
• Publication Date: 1975-2

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 3-15
• Serial:
  • Tire Science and Technology
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Energy; Fuel consumption; Pavement surface course; Rolling; Testing; Tires; Wind tunnels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Experimental design
• Old TRIS Terms: Resistance
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095304
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Highway Safety Research Institute
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 29 1975 12:00AM