THE EFFECT OF TIRE CHAINS ON WHEELED VEHICLE MOBILITY

Abstract

The effect of tire chains on the off-road performance of wheeled vehicles has been investigated. Comparative tests have been run under 'hardpan' conditions and on dry firm ground. It was found that chains contributed to a significant improvement to the traction on hardpan, but they proved to be unnecessary on uniform soils.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0803427

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  • Peter W. Haley
  • Zoltan J. Janosi

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  • United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center

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