ROLLING CHARACTERISTICS OF SMALL SIZE PNEUMATIC TYRES

The dynamic characteristics of single-track vehicles are predominantly governed by forces and moments of tyre-pavement interaction. No experimental data are available in the literature on the rolling characteristics of the small size pneumatic tyres used on scotters. In the present investigations, a flat-type tyre testing machine was developed at Roorkee (India) and the free rolling characteristics of Dunlop 3-50-8, Inchek 3-50-8 and Kicorma 3-50-8 and 3-50-10 have been experimentally determined. Effects of tread wear and rim size have also been investigated and reported.

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  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

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• Authors:
  • SINGH, D V
  • GOEL, V K
  • Bhattacharya, M
• Conference:
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers Proceedings
• Publication Date: 1975

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 701-713
• Serial:
  • Volume: 188
  • Issue Number: 6374

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dynamics; Pneumatic equipment; Rolling; Rolling contact; Scooters; Tire treads; Tires; Wheel rims
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dynamic characteristics
• Old TRIS Terms: Flat bed; Pneumatic tire; Rims
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00132030
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Highway Safety Research Institute
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 5 1976 12:00AM