Advancements in Finite Element Analysis for Tire Performance: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Tires are important components of vehicles and the force between the vehicle and the ground is transmitted through the tires. So, they have a significant effect on the vehicle’s performance such as ride, traction, braking, and handling. Traditional tire design is mainly based on theoretical design, which is heavy in workload, long in time consumption, high in cost, and low in accuracy, and is difficult to fulfill the demands of fast expansion of the tire industry. With the advancement of finite element analysis (FEA), finite element simulation models have been widely used in tire mechanics research to predict tire behavior, to refine design of tires and improve tire safety, performance, and durability. This comprehensive review presents recent developments in finite element technology which have high potential for application to tire failures and better understanding of modeling needs of tires.