Uses the front suspension system from a typical automotive car with the shocks removed to simulate a vehicle losing a wheel cover when striking pot holes. Impacts up to 20 G's can be generated onto a wheel cover mounted onto the test wheel. Utilizes a free falling weight assembly that drops onto the tire from a range of 9 to 24 inches. Uses a special contoured shell that is pushed onto the sidewall of the tire. Plunger Test Machine Used to test the carcass strength of the tire.
Plunger is pushed into the tread area of tire.