S.2 Tire & Wheel Study Group

Objective: To develop improved methods of analyzing and evaluating tire and wheel maintenance and performance, and to develop and disseminate information and reference materials which will serve as guides to obtaining maximum tire and wheel efficiency. The Study Group shall also work towards the improvement of tires, wheels, rims, tubes, and other attaching parts, and will seek solutions to new problems that may arise from technological changes in tires and wheels.


Scope: To study the malfunctions, deficiencies, and failures of tire and wheel-end systems, and investigate future developments in tire and wheel-end componentry. The Study Group shall also conduct surveys, collect data, and monitor testing programs and research of affiliated industry groups in order to develop suitable Recommended Practices which fleet equipment users, manufacturers, and the tire repair/retread industry can follow.