- Physical-Mechanical Testing
- Physical-Mechanical Testing of Products
- Physical-Mechanical Testing of Materials
- Custom Mixing, milling, & molding
- Unvulcanized Rubber
- Properties in Tension & Compression at Various Temperatures
- Flex & Fatigue
- Abrasion Resistance
- Cold Temperature Properties
- Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
- Environmental conditioning & exposure
- Adhesion
- Hardness & Density
- Coefficient of Friction
- Cut & Chip Resistance
- Additional Plastics Testing
- Reference Materials
- Composites Testing
- Chemical-Analytical
- Technology Consulting
- Processing & Development
- Information Services
- Bicycle
- Passenger and Light Truck
- Medium-Duty Truck
- Super Single Truck
- Dual Assemblies
- OTR
- Tow Motor
- Motorcycle
Rolling Resistance
Fuel prices and greater awareness about the role tires have in improving fuel economy has created renewed interest in rolling resistance evaluations. A tires rolling resistance impacts on fuel economy through a combination of heat loss, aerodynamic drag and the friction between tires and road surfaces. To assist in consistent evaluation, tests are conducted to industry standards including SAE J1269, SAE J2452, and ISO 8767:1992, ISO 28580. Rolling resistance can be performed on the following tire types: