1.1 This specification covers the general requirements for the 225/45R17 94H XL radial standard reference test tire. The tire covered by this specification is primarily for use as a reference tire for abrasion rate evaluations of severe snow use tires as defined by ISO 4223-1, but may also be used for other evaluations. For the general requirements of normal, snow and special use tires as defined by ISO 4223-1, refer to Specification F3676.
1.1.1 Other standard reference test tires are also used for these purposes and are referenced in Section 2.
1.2 This specification provides a 17 rim diameter code standard tire design and construction, standard dimensions, and specifies the conditions of storage.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F3675-23 Referenced Document
ASTM D2240 Standard Test Method for Properties of Rubber &8212; Durometer Hardness*, 2025-05-02 Update
ASTM D3182 Standard Practice for Rubber-Materials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing Standard Vulcanized Sheets
ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers8212;Tension
ASTM E1136 Standard Specification for A Radial Standard Reference Test Tire
ASTM E867 Terminology Relating to Vehicle-Pavement Systems
ASTM F1805 Standard Test Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on Snow- and Ice-Covered Surfaces
ASTM F2493 Standard Specification for P225/60R16 97S Radial Standard Reference Test Tire*, 2024-07-01 Update
ASTM F2870 Standard Specification for 315/70R22.5 154/150L Radial Truck Standard Reference Test Tire
ASTM F2871 Standard Specification for 245/70R19.5 136/134M Radial Truck Standard Reference Test Tire
ASTM F2872 Standard Specification for 225/75R16C 116/114S M+S Radial Light Truck Standard Reference Test Tire
ASTM F3611 Standard Specification for P225/60R16 97S Radial Low Tread Depth Standard Reference Test Tire*, 2024-07-01 Update
ASTM F3676 Standard Specification for 225/45R17 94V XL Radial Standard Reference Test Tire*, 2024-07-01 Update
ASTM F3677 Standard Specification for 315/70R22.5 154/150L Radial Truck Standard Reference Test Tire SW
ASTM F3678 Standard Specification for 245/70R19.5 136/134M Radial Truck Standard Reference Test Tire SW
ASTM F538 Standard Terminology Relating to the Characteristics and Performance of Tires
ISO 18106 Passenger car, commercial vehicle, truck and bus tyres - Methods for measuring snow grip performance - Loaded new tyres
ISO 4223-1 Definitions of some terms used in the tyre industry - Part 1: Pneumatic tyres
ASTM F3675-23 history
2024ASTM F3675-24 Standard Specification for 225/45R17 94H XL Radial Standard Reference Test Tire
2023ASTM F3675-23 Standard Specification for 225/45R17 94H XL Radial Standard Reference Test Tire