Influencing factors on airborne tire particle emissions in driving tests
04 Mar 2026
Five Continents
Euro 7 standards and TRWP analysis and mitigation
The study addresses the automotive industry's challenge in managing non-exhaust emissions, particularly tire wear, under Euro 7 legislation. It examines airborne tire particle formation, emphasizing driving dynamics' impact. Tests using a specially designed research vehicle on a proving ground identified driving severity as a major influence on particle formation, with tire temperature and friction work affecting particle size and quantity. The findings highlight the need for further research to quantify tire wear's contribution to PM10 particles and identify key formation parameters. This knowledge is vital for developing effective environmental protection measures and optimizing tire compounds.
- Euro 7 targets non-exhaust emissions like tire wear
- UNECE develops vehicle convoy and indoor drum methods
- The KoFeMo project studies tire emissions' urban impact
- Tests show driving dynamics affect tire particle formation
- Future steps: tire type comparison and urban measurements
