ASTM F2493-18 - 1.1.2018
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the general requirements for the P225/60R16 97S radial standard reference test tire. The tire covered by this specification is primarily for use as a reference tire for braking traction, snow traction, and wear performance evaluations, but may also be used for other evaluations, such as pavement roughness, noise, or other tests that require a reference tire.

1.1.1 Other standard reference test tires are also used for these purposes and are referenced in Section 2.

1.2 This specification provides a rim code diameter of 16 standard tire design and construction, standard dimensions, and specifies the conditions of storage.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F2871-23

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

E1136-19

Standard Specification for P195/75R14 Radial Standard Reference Test Tire

D2240-15(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness

D412-16(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension

D3182-21a

Standard Practice for Rubber—Materials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing Standard Vulcanized Sheets (Includes all amendments and changes 11/12/2021).

E867-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Vehicle-Pavement Systems

F538-22

Standard Terminology Relating to Characteristics and Performance of Tires

F2872-19

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

F2870-23

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