Predictions of the Temperature Dependency of Braking Distance Using Bench Tests

摘要

It is known that vehicle braking distance depends on the road surface temperature. Our study made clear that the road temperature dependence of a wet braking stop distance is affected by a variety of tires, and their tread rubber properties have a great effect on vehicle braking distance. Based on this relation, we have established a prediction method of a braking distance which is applicable over a wide range of road temperatures using a bench test of tread rubber properties.