Future Truck Program Position Paper 2008-1: Future Wheel and Wheel Systems User-Driven Needs and Expectations

Future Truck Program Position Paper 2008-1: Future Wheel and Wheel Systems User-Driven Needs and Expectations

TMC’s Future Tire and Wheel Task Force has defined future performance requirements of tires and wheels according to fleet and end user needs and concerns. This includes all aspects of new tires, retread tires, tire repairs, new wheels, refurbished wheels, attaching hardware, and all associated maintenance issues. This TMC position paper defines future features and expectations for wheels and wheel systems in terms of product performance, maintainability, reliability, durability, and serviceability, environmental and educational issues.

Issued: July 2008

Position Paper