Communication is key for a successful tire test. Everyone involved, from the front office to the shop to the truck cab, should be aware that a tire test is being conducted and what is expected from ...

"This work will eventually lead to a more precise understanding of the causes of highway noise," said Robert Bernhard, co-director of Purdue's Institute for Safe, Quiet and Durable Highways. "The ...

Tire testing can be tough to get right given all the variables in play. But consistent maintenance and attention to detail can deliver good results for your fleet. Tires can be an endless headache for ...

SUZHOU, China—Smithers is working to make on-vehicle tire testing a safer, more reliable process. The Akron-based testing and consulting company has launched its new simulated on-vehicle acceleration ...

When I first started in the tire business back in 1982, the switch from tube-type bias truck tires to tubeless radial truck tires was in full swing. We still did a lot of “split rim” business back in ...

RAVENNA, Ohio—In response to the growing demand for electric vehicles, Smithers is adding a high-speed uniformity (HSU) machine to its Tire and Wheel Test Center in Ravenna. The ZF HSU 5.3 machine is ...

A low‑cost tool faces a big test. How does the budget tire machine perform under pressure?

What stresses affect tire performance. How to select trailer tires. How to manage heat, load, and wear on tires. Maintenance routines for trailer tires. Advances in tire materials and testing. The ...