NTRC
The Globe’s Premiere Force and Moment Tire Test facility:
The premier force and moment tire test facility, the National Tire Research Center, specializes in testing to complement activities performed by global tire and vehicle manufacturers. Using transformational technology, NTRC extends the testing capability up to 200 mph, providing dynamic response and braking and torque capabilities - twice the capacity of other tire test machines.
Offering:
- Transformational LTR Tire Force and Moment Test Lab
- Tire size capability: Light Truck and Race
- High speed capability to ±200 mph
- Increased wheel torque capability
- 7375 lb ft is 4-5 times larger than existing Flat-Trac systems
- Operable over full speed range
- Uses high response electric motor
- Increased lateral force capability
- 6750 lb is 2 times larger than existing Flat-Trac systems
- High simultaneously tire positioning rates for transient event simulation
- Path Following – mimic exact tire conditions from multiple maneuvers, tracks
- Improved control to make system Hardware in the Loop (HIL) capable
- Virginia Tech Research Staff Available for projects
