TRUCKS
Tyron have tested and researched
runflat and wheel safety technology on all types of heavy truck in
civilian and military applications throughout the world.
 
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IVECO
EUROTECH 400E 340
Tractor
Unit with Articulated Trailer fully laden
to 38 tons Gross Vehicle Weight
Test
Track: Worminghall Airfield, Oxfordshire.
Vehicle fitted with Tyron wheel safety bands.
The
following tests were just some of those completed on
their full range of vehicles prior to Iveco approving
Tyron as a general accessory. The front offside tyre
was 'blown' at 55mph, and the vehicle demenstrated straight
line stability, cornering, slalom, lane-changing and
emergency stops. The trials also required
the vehicle to complete sharp U-turns and reversing
manoeuvres without the tyre being dislodged from the
wheel or touching mudguards, bodywork or suspension
components. No wheel damage occurred throughout all tests. |
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Official
test report |
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IVECO
SUPER CARGO
Fully
Laden 16 tones.
Test
Track: Driving Standards Agency (DSA), Bedfordshire.
31st March 1999.
Vehicle fitted with Tyron Extended Runflat System 'Standard'
system.
Exploding
the front offside tyre at 60 mph, the driver was able to
demonstrate total control through a 45 mph left hand bend,
tight left and right cornering and two emergency stops. On
completion of the demonstration, spectators were invited
to drive the course and a total distance of approximately
8km (5 miles) was completed. In each case the individual
driver reported that although they were aware of driving
on a 'flat' tyre, general handling and control was easily
maintained. Despite a 75mm (3") hole in the sidewall of the
tyre, as a result of the explosion, the tyre suffered no
other significant damage. The wheel remained undamaged. |
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RENAULT
ARTICULATED TRUCK
Laden
to 30 tons Gross Weight
Test
Track: Driving Standards Agency (DSA), Bedfordshire.
15th July 1998.
Vehicle fitted with Tyron wheel safety bands.
Following
a detonator induced right front tyre 'blowout' at 65mph,
the truck was driven at speed through an adverse camber left
hand bend, then a further 3km (1.9 miles) around the circuit
at an average speed of 35 mph. Full control was maintained.
The wheel was undamaged. |
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