Smithers recently announced the addition of three specialized rolling-resistance testing capabilities at its tire and wheel test center in Suzhou, China. These new capabilities enable more comprehensive insight into vehicle operating scenarios by recreating a wider range of real-world conditions in a controlled laboratory environment. ATTI speaks with Henry He, Smithers’ general manager of the materials science and engineering division for Asia-Pacific, about the expanded testing capabilities, the importance of rolling-resistance testing and what these advancements mean for future tire development
How do slip and camber angle variations in rolling resistance testing affect the evaluation of passenger car and light truck tires?
