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ASTM F 408 : 2021

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Standard Test Method for Tires for Wet Traction in Straight-Ahead Braking, Using a Towed Trailer
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

27-09-2021

1.1This test method covers the measurement of braking traction of tires designed for passenger cars or light trucks. Such braking traction measurements are applicable to conditions wherein the vehicle is traveling straight ahead on a wet, paved surface.

1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee
F 09
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
6
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM E 1337 : 2019 Standard Test Method for Determining Longitudinal Peak Braking Coefficient (PBC) of Paved Surfaces Using Standard Reference Test Tire
ASTM E 2340/E2340M : 2011 : R2021 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Skid Resistance of Pavements and Other Trafficked Surfaces Using a Continuous Reading, Fixed-Slip Technique

ASTM F 377 : 2003 : R2015 Standard Practice for Calibration of Braking/Tractive Measuring Devices for Testing Tires
ASTM F 377 : 2003 : R2022 Standard Practice for Calibration of Braking/Tractive Measuring Devices for Testing Tires
ASTM E 1337 : 2019 Standard Test Method for Determining Longitudinal Peak Braking Coefficient (PBC) of Paved Surfaces Using Standard Reference Test Tire
ASTM F 538 : 2022 Standard Terminology Relating to Characteristics and Performance of Tires
ASTM F 538 : 2021 Standard Terminology Relating to Characteristics and Performance of Tires

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