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Multi-Chamber Tire Concept for Low Rolling-Resistance

Journal Article
06-12-02-0009
ISSN: 1946-3995, e-ISSN: 1946-4002
Published April 08, 2019 by SAE International in United States
Multi-Chamber Tire Concept for Low Rolling-Resistance
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Citation: Aldhufairi, H., Essa, K., and Olatunbosun, O., "Multi-Chamber Tire Concept for Low Rolling-Resistance," SAE Int. J. Passeng. Cars - Mech. Syst. 12(2):111-126, 2019, https://doi.org/10.4271/06-12-02-0009.
Language: English

Abstract:

Rolling-resistance is leading the direction of numerous tire developments due to its significant effect on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions considering the vehicles in use globally. Many attempts were made to reduce rolling-resistance in vehicles, but with no or limited success due to tire complexity and trade-offs. This article investigates the concept of multiple chambers inside the tire as a potential alternative solution for reducing rolling-resistance. To accomplish that, novel multi-chamber designs were introduced and numerically simulated through finite-element (FE) modeling. The FE models were compared against a standard design as the baseline. The influences on rolling-resistance, grip, cornering, and mechanical comfort were studied. The multi-chambers tire model reduced rolling-resistance considerably with acceptable trade-offs. Independent air volumes isolating the tread from sidewalls would maintain tire’s profile effectively. Different air concentration across the tire’s chambers gave the tire extended versatility. Rolling non-uniformity depends upon inner-chambers’ stability, sidewalls’ flexibility and tire/chamber(s) integration.