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Rule Map–>Testing Requirements–>TOLERANCES Under the proposed rule, tire manufacturers would be required to submit data to NHTSA on the fuel efficiency, safety, and durability of each covered tire model. (For the proposed testing metrics and procedures, see “Testing Requirements” in the Rule Map.) NHTSA is seeking comments on its procedure for what constitutes noncompliance with [...]
Tags: testing, tolerances
Rule Map–>Testing Requirements–> SAFETY/WET TRACTION The “safety” rating that will be included on the proposed new consumer information tire label will be based on traction — specifically, a measure of the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement. NHTSA proposes to base a tire’s safety rating on the results of test procedures currently required under [...]
Rule Map–>Testing Requirements–>ROLLING RESISTANCE TEST “Rolling resistance” is the force required to make tires roll and is a characteristic that affects tire fuel efficiency. NHTSA is proposing a specific test procedure by which manufacturers are to measure rolling resistance for the planned new tire label. Related issue for comment: Rolling Resistance metric. Rolling resistance represents [...]
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