2.2  Tires
2.2.1 Demands on Tires
The tire being the essential constructional element, transfers and influences the forces between the vehicle and road.
The type and area of application of the vehicle (road vehicle, off-road vehicle, passenger car, truck, tractor, earthmover) determine the demands according to which the appropriate tire must be selected.

Tire transmits forces between vehicle and road

-> type and purpose of vehicle (road vehicle,
off-road vehicle, truck, tractor) determine
demands on tire concepts

=> Compromise between different functions
(primary tire function)