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Police Vehicle Tire Evaluations
2019 POLICE VEHICLE TIRE EVALUATION
The Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit performed a tire test for patrol vehicles in 2019. Winter testing focused on acceleration, deceleration, and lateral acceleration was performed in January, 2019. Summer wear testing was completed in August, 2019.
2019 Police Vehicle Tire Evaluation
2011 POLICE VEHICLE TIRE EVALUATION
The Michigan State Police conducted an aftermarket tire test for law enforcement fleet vehicles in June 2011. The purpose of the tire test was to determine which tires are capable for law enforcement use. The Precision Driving Unit compared aftermarket tires to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tires outfitted on fleet vehicles when built on the assembly line. There were three major components to the test: braking, endurance and steady-state turning.