THE NEW COMPUTER-DESIGNED SUPERTIRES

Computers plus important discoveries in polymer chemistry and modern testing devices are helping the rubber companies to create a new generation of all-season, low-rolling-resistance radial supertires. The computer designed tires provide improved traction, performance and longer wear and, because they have low rolling resistance, contribute more to vehicle fuel economy. Computerized design is also paving the way for more advanced tires with aerodynamically efficient shapes, specialized construction and one-way tread designs for front and rear wheels, new run-flat systems, and even cast plastic tires for urban vehicles. The all-weather tire is also rapidly replacing the traditional snow-tire-in-winter, regular-tire-in-summer routine. In this article, the author interviews the top engineers at the research and development departments of some of the biggest tire companies in the U.S. and Europe.

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Authors:
- Shuldiner, H
Publication Date: 1982-11

Media Info

Features: Photos;
Pagination: 4 p.
Serial:
- Popular Science
- Volume: 221
- Issue Number: 5
- Publisher: Times Mirror Magazines, Incorporated
- ISSN: 0161-7370

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Computer aided design; Development; Durability; Polymers; Radial ply tires; Research; Rolling resistance; Technology; Tire treads; Tires
Uncontrolled Terms: All season tires; Mileage; Research and development
Geographic Terms: Europe
Old TRIS Terms: Aerodynamic configurations; Radial tires
Subject Areas: Research; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 00370672
Record Type: Publication
Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Report/Paper Numbers: HS-033 732
Files: HSL, USDOT
Created Date: Feb 28 1983 12:00AM