1. Scope

1. Scope

1.1 This practice presents some basic concepts for tire testing and a standard set of terms relating to the use of reference tires frequently used for comprehensive tire testing programs. The tests may be conducted in a laboratory on various dynamometer wheels or other apparatus as well as at outdoor proving ground facilities. The overall objective of this practice is to develop some elementary principles for such testing and standardize the terms used in these operations. This will improve communication among those conducting these tests as well as those using the results of such testing.

1.2 In addition to the basic concepts and terminology, a statistical model for tire testing operations is also presented in . This serves as a mathematical and conceptual foundation for the terms and other testing concepts; it will improve understanding. The annex can also serve for future consultation as this practice is expanded to address additional aspects of the testing process.

1.3 This overall topic requires a comprehensive treatment with a sequential or hierarchical development of terms with substantial background discussion. This cannot be accommodated in Terminology F 538.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

E1136 Specification for P195/75R14 Radial Standard Reference Test Tire

F538 Terminology Relating to the Characteristics and Performance of Tires

F1082 Practice for Tires--Determining Precision for Test Method Standards

F1650 Practice for Evaluating Tire Traction Performance Data Under Varying Test Conditions

Keywords

control tire; monitoring tire; reference tire; repeatability; reproducibility; test matrix; witness tire;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 01.040.83 (Rubber and plastics industries (Vocabularies)); 83.160.01 (Tyres in general)

DOI: 10.1520/F1806-97R08

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ASTM F1806