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NATC Tire Testing - Silver Springs, NV and West Yellowstone, MT
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The Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC), a subsidiary of Hodges Transportation, is a leader in developmental and production tire testing. From motorcycles to passenger cars to trucks to earthmovers and agricultural equipment, NATC has developed test methods to evaluate and optimize tire and suspension performance over a broad range of on- and off- road conditions. NATC engineers have assisted in carcass design and compound development, and tailoring tests to provide solutions in a timely and effective manner. Single-wheel traction and braking for 13-inch through 24.5-inch tires, dynamic x-ray, dynamic temperatures probes (thermocouples in the rotating tire), and computer simulation are devices typically employed by NATC for the evaluation.
Tire Testing Capabilities
At NATC we have a full range of tire testing, including
developmental, mobility, reliability, and environmental tests, to include
but are not limited to:
Mechanical DurabilityTire Testing - Silver Springs Proving Ground
With over 50 years of experience NATC is one of the largest independent proving grounds in the world. Our Silver Springs, NV location offers over 3,000 miles of defined test courses and a wide array of off-site test areas. NATC offers a comprehensive approach to tire testing for both commercial and military vehicle platforms. With the ability to represent over 85% of the world's terrain, test 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, NATC has logged over 40 million test miles on over 1,000 different vehicles and vehicle systems. From prototype through production vehicle evaluations to modeling, analysis, and simulation, NATC's dedicated tire test department is inimitable.
Winter Tire Testing - West Yellowstone
NATC has the ability to prepare tire test surfaces ranging from virgin snow over a packed snow base, to a hard packed snow base that may be encountered on traffic-packed highway surfaces. Courses are wheel packed as fresh snow accumulates providing a base of snow, packed to a depth of three to six inches. All vehicle handling areas are consistently maintained. In addition to maintaining the snow base, a road grader cuts the surface after the base is packed to a uniform compaction. This method is also used several times during the testing period, providing customers with uniformity. Prior to the courses being re-packed and re-groomed all loose snow and debris are removed.
Surface Conditions
Winter Testing Areas
NATC Tests to National and International Standards
Tire Test Personnel
For additional information please contact Mr. Brett Horachek, Program Manager at 775-629-2000 or bhorachek@natc-ht.com.
