| Main Title |
Effect of Wheel Alignment on Rolling Resistance - A Literature Search and Analysis. |
| Author |
Yurko, John ;
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| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, MI. Standards Development and Support Branch. |
| Year Published |
1978 |
| Report Number |
LDTP-78-12; |
| Stock Number |
PB-286 794 |
| Additional Subjects |
Vehicle wheels ;
Alignment ;
Rolling friction ;
Tires ;
Fuel consumption ;
Suspension systems(Vehicles) ;
Wheel slip ;
Wheel toe in ;
Wheel toe out
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB-286 794 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
13p |
| Abstract |
With the vital need to conserve the nation's resources, there is an increasing demand for vehicle fuel economy. One factor that may considerably affect fuel consumption is tire rolling resistance. This report analyzes the effect of toe-in and toe-out on rolling resistance, based on the road load results of an EPA test program. It also correlates these results with the results of slip angle vs. rolling resistance data, found in the existing literature. Then a survey of vehicle safety inspections is used to approximate the number of vehicles in a misaligned state, and finally an estimate of the effect on fuel economy is discussed. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Technical support rept.. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
Jul 78 |
| Category Codes |
13F; 85H |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
200/05 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
323749551 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
