Goodyear and Dutch research organization TNO are collaborating on a demonstration vehicle that will test the implications of connected tires talking to the vehicle’s control system, most specifically the anti-lock brake system (ABS).

By connecting Goodyear’s intelligent tires with a vehicle’s ABS system, braking performance can be optimized for the situation and tire state while helping with the steerability of the vehicle.

Previous studies by Goodyear indicate that integration of these two components can reduce the stopping distance loss by about 30%.

The study will look for meaningful integration with the intent to optimize braking distance when considering tire operating and road-surface conditions.

Both companies are focused on maximizing potential safety and sustainability implications and expect to share results in early 2022.

“There is a tremendous opportunity when you consider the information the tire can convey to the vehicle in a connected environment,” said Chris Queen, Goodyear Senior Director, Innovation Technology.

Connected tires are the only part of a vehicle that touches the road, and that critical position allows tires to feedback information providing actionable information to the vehicle.

“TNO is focused on increasing the safety, efficiency and sustainability of traffic and transport and this collaboration is designed on saving every centimetre possible of braking distance,” said Ellen Lastdrager, Managing Director of the TNO Traffic and Transport Department.