Standards Testing Laboratories has expanded its rolling resistance testing capabilities and can now handle test tires with up to 10,000 pounds of radial force.  
 
STL, which provides rolling resistance testing in accordance with SAE J1269 and ISO 28580 regulations, is capable of testing the latest tires on the market, such as super wide tires used on commercial trucks, the company said.
     
“There is a need in the industry to test these wide-base tires, which are increasingly being used in place of two standard tires on semi trucks and other commercial settings like cement trucks and waste haulers,” said Cheryl Schnuth, STL vice president of marketing/technical sales. “To answer the industry demand, STL upgraded its rolling resistance machinery and now offers accurate, efficient solutions for anyone who wants to run a wide-base tire or a single tire at a higher load.”