Tyre testing and approval

UTAC : One of the leading suppliers of tyre validation tests

With nearly fifty years’ experience and expertise in tyre testing and regulation, we provide a wide scope of tyre testing services according to the latest standards, regulations and customer specific requirements for all tyre types.

UTAC teams test summer, all-season and winter tyres year-round on all surfaces: wet, dry, snow and ice, including indoor bench tests.

Our services

UTAC provides a wide range of tyre testing services:

Tyre type approval based on international regulations>ECE R30, ECE R54, ECE R64, ECE R75, ECE R106, ECE R108, ECE R109, ECE R117, ECE R164, ASTM F1805)
European tyre labelling (Regulation (EU) 2020/740)
Rolling resistance laboratory alignment (Regulation R117 and 2020/740)
Technical development of tyres to tyre manufacturers internal or vehicle manufacturers requirements
Benchmark and analysis of competitor products
Test tracks for tyre manufacturers to test their tyres in different conditions
Promotion and demonstration services for product launches and other events

Our test centres

We can test all types of tyres (C1, C2, C3) all year round. This is possible thanks to our winter proving ground in Ivalo, including the unique Indoor Winter Test Facility enabling consistent winter conditions through the summer, and our summer test centres and testing facilities in France and Morocco.

Tests are conducted on tracks and facilities specially designed for tyre testing to ensure repeatability and high quality of test results.

Our services meet your objectives

Our experts can accurately test the performance of your tyres in these areas:

International regulations:

Rolling resistance
High speed, load/speed
Pass by Noise
Wet grip of new and worn tyres
Snow performance of unstudded and studded tyres
Spin traction on snow
Ice grip
Studded tyres road wear

Development and benchmarking:

Braking on wet and dry
Handling on wet and dry (objective and subjective)
Aquaplaning longitudinal and lateral
Braking and acceleration on snow and ice
Handling on snow and ice (objective and subjective)
Tyre and stud wear driven in convoy in conditions optimal for the tyre category

These tests and assessments are done in accordance with standards and regulations or based on customer requirements.

Train & Support

If you would like to know more about tyre testing, do not hesitate to contact our subsidiary Train & Support and discover more than 60 training offers.

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Expertise

If you would like to know more about tyre testing, please contact our team of experts. We support you in developing mobility worldwide.