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A Review of the Influence of Tire Design and Construction on the Dynamic Performance of Road Vehicles

Claudiu Miclea*, Nicolae Burnete, Irina Duma

Department of Automotive Engineering and Transport, Faculty of Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics and Mechanics, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Județul Cluj 400641, Romania.

*Corresponding author: Claudiu Miclea

Published: May 28,2026

Abstract

The present paper provides an overview of how tire type and construction influence an automobile’s dynamic performance by conducting a thorough literature review. This article discusses the three primary tire types, namely summer, winter, and all-season, as well as their production methods and some of their most important mechanical and physical attributes, including tread pattern and material composition. The primary emphasis is on how these factors influence an automobile’s performance in terms of braking, traction, directional stability, ride comfort, and fuel efficiency. The paper incorporates results from recent experimental and numerical research to illustrate the latest advancements in tire design and the importance of adapting tires to different operating conditions. The results highlight the need to choose tires in line with specific operating conditions in order to improve vehicle dynamic behavior and overall road safety.

Keywords

Tire construction; tire design; rolling resistance; braking distance; tire-road interaction

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How to cite this paper

A Review of the Influence of Tire Design and Construction on the Dynamic Performance of Road Vehicles

How to cite this paper: Claudiu Miclea, Nicolae Burnete, Irina Duma. (2026). A Review of the Influence of Tire Design and Construction on the Dynamic Performance of Road Vehicles. Engineering Advances6(2), 81-95.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ea.2026.06.005