MASTER TIRE AND METHOD OF INSPECTING TIRE UNIFORMITY TESTER USING THE MASTER TIRE

摘要

The present invention provides a master tire for inspecting the accuracy of a tire tester easily and securely. A master tire 100 according to the present invention is equipped with an upper-lower rim member 120, a cylindrical member 110 equivalent to the tread portion of a tire, and leaf spring 130 secured to the cylindrical member 110 and the rim member 120 with bolts 140 and bolts 142. A spindle 21 is secured to the rim member 120 so that the center axis thereof is not displaced. The rim member 120 is vertical to or slightly inclined with respect to the spindle 21. The cylindrical member 110 is made of a metallic material, such as iron or aluminum, or a hard plastic having stable characteristics.