Tyron have tested and researched runflat and wheel safety technology on all
types of heavy truck in civilian and military applications throughout the world.
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 65mph, then the vehicle
completed straight line stability, cornering,
slalom, lane-changing and emergency stop trials.
Driver control and stability was maintained throughout.
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.
These tests were also completed successfully.
No wheel damage occurred throughout all tests.
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.
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.
