Experimental verification of Some Results of Finite Element Analysis of a Statically Loaded Tire

Modern tire research and development centers use finite element technique as an integrated part of their design cycle to compute stress and strains in various components ofpneumatic tires for the simulation of their real behavior under different load and road conditions. This research seeks toaddress the capability of the FE technique for the calculation of four engineering parameters including radial, lateral, tangential (longitudinal) and torsional stiffness of a steelbeltedradial tire under static conditions. These parameters are used for the evaluation of tire performance especially ride andhandling under low speed conditions