Download or read book Impact of Wide Base Radial Truck Tires on Highway Safety written by J. T. Tielking and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document presents the findings obtained in a comparative study of conventional and wide base radial truck tires. The primary objective of the study was an assessment of the effect on highway safety when heavy trucks operate on wide base single tires instead of conventional dual tires. The study included laboratory and field tests conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute during the calendar years 1990 and 1991. The research focused on two aspects of tire performance relevant to highway safety, stopping distance and dynamic hydroplaning. The study conclusion was that the adoption of wide base radial truck tires will not adversely impact highway safety.