Wheels

Tires and wheel systems play a crucial role in driving dynamics and vehicle safety. Innovative control systems and tire testing guarantee the fulfillment of both aspects without compromising driving comfort. Wheel lightweight construction contributes significantly to reducing the unsprung and rotationally accelerated masses. This optimizes driving characteristics and CO2 emissions.

Services:

> Terrain and tire testing
> Styling support
> Design for optimal combination of weight, cost, function, manufacturability and styling

Technology & Equipment:

> Biaxial wheel test bench
> Fatigue test bench
> Impact test bench, environment simulation
> Radial runout test bench
> Directional stability test
> Weissach and Nardò proving grounds:

• Circular track
• Handling track
• Dynamics courses
• Off-road tracks
• Gravel and dirt tracks
• Tracks with special surfaces
• Noise measuring track