CIWMB Presentation CalRecycle加拿大统一废品管理理事会表示calrecycle.ppt

Tire Design, Manufacturing and Performance Considerations CIWMB Market Development and Sustainability Committee Sacramento, CASeptember 12, 2007 RMA Tire Company Members RMA Tire Company RepresentativesHere Today: Presentation Outline Tire Performance Overview Mike Wischhusen, Michelin North America Governmental Requirements Dan Guiney, Yokohama Tire Corporation Tires, Tire Tread Wear and Vehicle Fuel Economy Sim Ford, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Recycled Content and New Tires Don Amos, Continental Tire North America Conclusions Tracey Norberg, RMA Section 1:Tire Performance OverviewMike WischhusenMichelin North America Rolling Tire Transversal Bending Rolling Resistance and Hysteresis Grip and Hysteresis Section 2: Governmental Requirements Dan GuineyYokohama Tire Corporation U.S. Government Requirements Performance Standards Passenger Tires – Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 109 – will be changing to 139 in September 2007 Commercial Tires – FMVSS 119 – also being revised; proposal expected soon Tire Labeling – specifications for information on tire sidewall U.S. Government Requirements Consumer Information Requirements Uniform Tire Quality Grading Traction, Tread Wear, Temperature Applies to same tires as AB 844 Early Warning Reporting – vehicle and component manufacturers required to report production, warranty and property damage claims, injuries and fatalities to NHTSA Compliance with US Governmental Requirements Compliance with federal requirements demonstrated through self-certification of product NHTSA conducts compliance audits of sample of tires each year to assess compliance Companies also self-report if compliance or defect issue is discovered with a particular tire Companies conduct voluntary consumer satisfaction programs and mandatory recalls if necessary Tire Testing / Grading Uniform Tire Quality Grade – 49 CFR §575.104 TreadwearComparative rating based on wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions