The third round of testing at Calspan will be conducted on 21-22 June 2007. Four constructions are scheduled to be tested:

+ Michelin 21x8-13 (radial)
+ Hoosier 20.5x7-13 R25A
+ Hoosier 20x7.5-13 R25A
+ Goodyear D2692 20x7-13

The test plan is similar to that used in the first two rounds of testing, with a few additions. These tires will be tested on rim widths of 6, 7 and 8 inches to measure the effects of rim width on the tire characteristics. The drive/brake tests will be conducted at a few non-zero slip angles to measure friction ellipse effects. The test plan also includes a tire wear study.

Students are welcome to attend the tests at the Calspan Tire Research Facility in Buffalo, NY. Please contact me at kasprzak@localnet.com to make arrangements.

All consortium members will receive the data on DVD a few weeks after the test is completed.

This text, and a full description of the Formula SAE Tire Test Consortium, can be found at http://www.millikenresearch.com/fsaettc.html