TIRE DIMENSIONS. PROPERTIES OF WIDE AND LOW VERSUS NARROW AND HIGH TIRES

This is a literature study of the dimensional influence on tyre performance. The most important result shows decreased cornering stability but increased hydroplaning limits for a high and narrow relative to a low and wide tyre. On a total basis, the ultimate choice of dimensions depends on how their respective qualities are valued.

• Corporate Authors:

  Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI)

  Linköping,   Sweden  SE-581 95
• Authors:
  • Sandberg, U
  • Formgren, C
  • Ohlsson, E
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 18 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brakes; Comfort; Driving; Friction; Fuel consumption; Handling characteristics; Hydroplaning; Loads; Motor vehicles; Performance; Size; Splashing; Stability (Mechanics); Steering; Tires; Wear
• Old TRIS Terms: Cornering (Vehicle)
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00159724
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Report No. 108A Monograph
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Mar 29 1978 12:00AM