Product Testing Institute (PTI)
Specifications & Equipment
PTI uses accredited, industry-standard equipment to perform tyre performance and compliance testing.
Below is a summary of the materials, test types, and standard specifications used in our laboratory.
Tyres — Passenger, Light Truck, Truck & Bus
| Material / Product | Type of Test | Standard Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | Load / Speed / Endurance Performance | UNECE R75, EU 92/23/EEC, FMVSS 109 / 119 / 139, UNECE R106 |
| Tyres (Passenger & Commercial) | Rolling Resistance | ISO 117, SAE 1269, SAE 2452, ISO 18164, ISO 28580 |
| Tyres | Tyre Burst (Pressure Test) | UNECE R106 |
| Tyres | Tread & Sidewall Strength / Bead Unseating | DOT HS 811 797 |
Re-tread Tyres — Car & Commercial
| Material / Product | Type of Test | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Re-tread Tyres | Bead Unseating / Strength | UNECE R108, UNECE R109 |
Agricultural Tyres
| Material / Product | Type of Test | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Tyres | Tyre Burst / Pressure Test | UNECE R106 |
Rims
| Material / Product | Type of Test | Standard Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel Rims | Wheel Cornering (Fatigue) | ISO 3006, ISO 3894, SAE J328, SAE J267, UNECE R124 |
Our Testing Equipment Includes:
- Load/speed/endurance drum testers
- Rolling resistance measurement systems
- Tyre bead unseating rigs
- Plunger (penetration resistance) test equipment
- High-pressure bead and burst testing cylinders
- Wheel rim fatigue testing machines
- Calibrated instrumentation aligned with ISO 17025
Want to confirm whether a specific test or specification applies to your tyre?
Our team can guide you through the requirements for compliance, homologation and performance development.