Function of a tire • to support the weight of the vehicle • to cushion the vehicle over surface irregularities • to provide sufficient traction for driving and braking • to provide adequate steering control and direction stability.
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Tire information
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Tire-Wheel dimension
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Load and Speed index
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Tire construction
Bias ply tire Radial ply tire
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Radial tire components
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Non-radial tire components
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Behaviour of tires in presence of a lateral force
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(+1)concept
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Tire components by weight percentage
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Rim weight reduction
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Tire Stiffness
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Tire behaviour
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Tire axis system
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Tire axis system
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Vehicle axis system
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Vehicle fixed coordinate system
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Earth fixed coordinate system
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Vehicle classification
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Vehicle classification
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Vehicle classification
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Mass centre height (h)
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Rolling resistance coefficients
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Factors that affect rolling resistance • Tire construction & Materials • Road surface conditions • Inflation pressure • Speed • Temperature