Rubber revolution

摘要

For an instant demonstration of the impact that tyre choices can have on trailer stability and safety, look no farther than tests carried out recently by engineering organisation QinetiQ at its Chobham site. It took a Kel-Berg tri-axle tipper trailer, shod with low-profile Michelin 455/45 R22.5 X One MaxiTrailer tyres and coupled to an MAN 6×2 tractor unit, and put the 44-tonner on a tilt table. The combination is operated by Parsons Nationwide Distribution, which has been trialling the tyres for the last six months.