Based on one of the most advanced tyre/road noise simulation models developed by Chalmers during the last years, the project focuses on the development of quieter tyres with lower rolling resistance. The main goal of the project is to understand the influence of tyre construction parameters on the noise generation and rolling resistance. State of the art contact models are combined with very precise tyre model. The outcome is the tyre vibration during rolling which can be used to calculate the rolling resistance and the radiated sound. In addition the model is used to optimise tread block pattern design.

The project is carried out in cooperation with the Universities in Hamburg- Harburg and Hannover as well with the tyre manufacturer Continental (all Germany) and runs from 2011 to the end of 2013.