Low Pressure Tires in Mud

Abstract

This report is a record of comparative traction and flotation tests of 2.5-ton 6 x 6 trucks equipped with low pressure tires versus high pressure tires, with emphasis on mud performance. Available data on general service durability, which is deemed satisfactory, are included in the report. The report concludes that mud performance of these vehicles is increased by the use of low pressure tires and recommends their adoption as standard equipment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1944
Accession Number
ADA955187

Entities

People

  • C. C. Huskison
  • John Macclarence
  • Karl Eklund
  • Martin R. Leidig

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Compressors
  • Classification
  • Compressors
  • Desert Tests
  • Dump Trucks
  • Engineering
  • Life Tests
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Molecular Orbital Theory
  • Munitions
  • Payload
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Soil Tests
  • Tire Chains
  • United States
  • Vehicle Equipment

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