Tyron have an ongoing programme of testing, working with vehicle, tyre and wheel manufacturers, vehicle converters, emergency services, military, governmental and security agencies.

RENAULT
Production model - Ambulance

Test Track: Driving Standards Agency (DSA),
Bedfordshire. 15th July 1998.
Vehicle fitted with Tyron Extended Runflat System 'Standard' system.

With the front offside tyre 'blown' track tests were conducted to include; high speed left and right cornering, slalom, chicane, lane change, traction capability and emergency stop. This was followed by 30km (19 miles) runflat at speeds up to 50kph (31mph). On completion of the tests the tyre had not started to break up (no damage visible to the eye). After removal and inspection the runflat was reusable, after being serviced.

VOLVO/EXCALIBUR FIRE APPLIANCE
Fully laden (approximately 13 tons).

Test Track: The Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. April 7th 1998.
Vehicle fitted with Tyron wheel safety bands.

The front offside tyre was 'blown' at 60mph and track tests were conducted to include high speed straight line stability, left and right cornering, 'lane change' manoeuvres, slalom, 'roundabout' trials and emergency stop. The vehicle handled well throughout all trials and the wheel sustained no damage.

Official test report Dennis Fire Appliance,
Sabre Type B Water Tender.

FORD TRANSIT
Fully laden (driver + 8 passengers).

Test Track: RAF Bentwater, Suffolk.
Vehicle fitted with Tyron wheel safety bands.

The front offside tyre was 'blown' at 60mph. The vehicle was then driven through a varied course at speeds up to 50mph for a distance of 4km (2.5 miles), with full control maintained throughout. The wheel remained in perfect condition to the end of the tests.

JAGUAR
Police Specification

Test Track: Driving Standards Agency (DSA),
Bedfordshire. 15th July 1998.
Vehicle fitted with Tyron wheel safety bands.

One of many tests with current high speed police vehicles. This was in conjunction with Jaguar Cars SVO exploring the limits of high speed handling and runflat distances on the tight handling course, with speeds of up to 100mph attained with the front right tyre 'blown'. While maintaining complete driver control trials have now been completed successfully up to speeds of 150mph, resulting in almost universal adoption of Tyron bands by UK police forces on a variety of vehicles. Extreme risk police vehicles are also being fitted with the Tyron Extended Runflat System system, where an extended runflat is required.