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The force necessary to overcome en:hysteretic losses in a rolling tire is known as en:rolling resistance. This parameter became important to USA vehicle manufacturers with implementation of C.A.F.E. (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards for new cars. It is measured by placing load cells in the wheel spindle and measuring the rolling resistance force in the horizontal (longitudinal) direction. It requires precise instrumentation, calibration, speed control and equipment alignment for repeatable results. Rolling resistance is usually expressed as a coefficient: resistance force per 1000 units of load. OE passenger car tires designed for fuel efficiency may have coefficients in the range 0.007 to 0.010 when fully inflated and evaluates at thermal equilibrium. The test load, speed and inflation pressure vary according to the vehicle manufacturers’ requirements. Rolling resistance is significantly influenced by inflation pressure, as illustrated in the figure. Since tire rolling resistance can consume up to 25% of the energy required to drive at highway speeds, it is economically wise to keep tires inflated properly.
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| Source | Gent, Alan N. (2006) The Pneumatic Tire, DOT HS 810 561, Washington, DC: National Highway Transportation Safety Administration |
| Author | Employee of the U.S. Department of Transportation |
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