Tire Testing and Research
Measuring and Understanding Tire Performance
Calspan’s Tire Performance Testing team provides tire research and testing services. The unique capabilities of the laboratory are used to help innovators measure and understand tire performance and characteristics for all types of tires, including those used on automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, and aircraft; off-road; by the military; and in motorsports.
Using the world’s most powerful flat belt tire testing machine, combined with more than 40 years of research and testing experience, Calspan’s talented engineers support tire and vehicle manufacturers worldwide with R&D projects and bringing new innovations to market. Measuring tires can be a challenging task, but, thanks to proven quality procedures, measurement quality and repeatability can be ensured, making subsequent analysis and modeling more precise and efficient.
Industry Leading Capabilities
The capabilities of Calspan's equipment mean that testing programs are not constrained by machine limitations. Safely evaluate extreme edge cases in the lab to validate your designs.
Accurate and Repeatable
The quality, accuracy and repeatability of our tire measurements can be guaranteed thanks to robust calibration and testing process. Helping you make data-driven decisions from Calspan data.
Proven Expert Team
Our team of tire and vehicle experts help our customers through the process by identifying and executing the best testing approach for the specific project objectives.
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