ASTM E1136-93(1998) - 10.12.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the general requirements for a radial-ply standard reference test tire. The tire covered by this specification is primarily for use as a reference for tire traction performance evaluations, but may also be used for other evaluations, such as pavement roughness, noise, or other tests that require a reference tire.

1.2 This specification also provides a standard design of certified construction, accurate dimensions, and specifies a means of storage.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D1054-02

Test Method for Rubber Property-Resilience Using a Goodyear-Healey Rebound Pendulum

D1765-23b

Standard Classification System for Carbon Blacks Used in Rubber Products (Includes all amendments and changes 1/29/2024).

D2240-15(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness

D3182-21a(2025)

Standard Practice for Rubber—Materials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing Standard Vulcanized Sheets (Includes all amendments and changes 12/2/2025).

D7121-05(2024)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Resilience Using Schob Type Rebound Pendulum

E867-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Vehicle-Pavement Systems

F538-24

Standard Terminology Relating to Characteristics and Performance of Tires

F2493-24

Standard Specification for P225/60R16 97S Radial Standard Reference Test Tire

F2870-23

Standard Specification for 315/70R22.5 154/150L Radial Truck Standard Reference Test Tire

F2872-25

Standard Specification for 225/75R16C 116/114S M+S Radial Light Truck Standard Reference Test Tire

F2871-25

Standard Specification for 245/70R19.5 136/134M Radial Truck Standard Reference Test Tire

D412-16(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension