Citation

Okubo R, Oyama K. Trans. Soc. Automot. Eng. Jpn. 2013; 44(2): 499-504.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan)

DOI

10.11351/jsaeronbun.44.499

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

It is understood that rolling resistance coefficient (RRC) is one of the most important characteristics for fuel consumption. The influence that tyre temperature has on tyre characteristics is well known. This paper proposes a way to represent tyre thermal characteristics by simple experimental formula and shows the effect of the thermal characteristics on vehicle performance in actual driving. In addition, suitable inflation air pressure is discussed to achieve a good balance between cornering characteristics and rolling resistance.

Language: ja

Keywords

suitable inflation pressure; thermal characteristics; tyre; vehicle dynamics