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TYRON: Testing |
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GENERAL VEHICLES |
Tyron have carried out comprehensive
testing on all types of vehicles in extensive applications throughout the world. To simulate “worst case scenario” blow-out conditions when testing
- tyres are instantaneously deflated using a small explosive device attached to the tyre
wall. |
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VOLVO |
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Test Track: RAF
Bentwaters, Suffolk. August 1998 Vehicle fitted
with Tyron wheel safety bands.
Exploding the front offside tyre at 80 mph, the driver was able to demonstrate
total control through a series of 45mph to 80mph bends, emergency stops and hard
acceleration, reaching speeds up to 110mph. On completion of the demonstration
the driver reported that although he was aware of driving on a 'flat' tyre, general
handling and control was easily maintained. Despite the approximate 50 mm (2")
hole in the side wall of the tyre as a result of the explosion, the tyre suffered
no other significant damage. The wheel remained totally undamaged. |
LDV School Bus
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Test Track: Silverstone Race Circuit. Vehicle fitted with Tyron Multiband
System.
With the front offside
tyre 'blown' track tests were conducted to
include; high speed left and right cornering,
slalom, chicane, lane change, traction capability
and emergency stop. The vehicle was then subjected
to a 'full lock' tight anticlockwise circle
test to try and force the tyre off the wheel.
The tyre remained intact and in position, allowing
the driver to continue with full steering and
braking control. |
CARAVAN
Standard Sprite Musketeer.
Laden to Maximum Gross Weight.
No stabiliser fitted. Ford Cosworth (460bhp). Standard suspension.
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Test Track:
Bruntingthorpe Test Track, Leicestershire.
Vehicles fitted with Tyron wheel safety bands.
The
caravan tyre was detonated at 113.3mph (recorded
by RAC timekeepers) and speed maintained over
half mile. The outfit was turned at the end
of the track to repeat the run at an average
speed of approximately 100mph. On the same
tyre simulated 'snaking' trials were performed
at 60mph. Then from 70mph an emergency stop
was executed, into a coned 'box' approximately
1 metre (3') wider than the caravan. At the
completion of all tests the caravan wheel was
totally undamaged. No damage had been sustained
by the caravan's wheel arch, wheelbox or trim. |
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