SAE J1981-2002
Road Hazard Impact Test for Wheel and Tire Assemblies (Passenger Car, Light Truck, and Multipurpose Vehicles)

Standard No.

SAE J1981-2002

Release Date

2002

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Status

Be replaced 2011-04

Replace By

SAE J1981-2005

Latest

SAE J1981-2016

Scope

The test is designed to evaluate the frontal impact resistance of wheel and tire assemblies used with passenger cars, light trucks and multi-purpose vehicles. The test is specifically related to vehicle pothole tests that are undertaken by most vehicle manufacturers. The scope has been expanded to allow the use of a striker that can be angled to preferentially impact the inboard and outboard wheel flange. For side impact of the outboard rim flange only, please refer to SAE J 175. This SAE Recommended Practice does not provide standards of performance.

SAE J1981-2002 history

• 2016 SAE J1981-2016 Road Hazard Impact Test for Wheel and Tire Assemblies (Passenger Car@ Light Truck@ and Multipurpose Vehicles)
• 2011 SAE J1981-2011 Road Hazard Impact Test for Wheel and Tire Assemblies (Passenger Car, Light Truck, and Multipurpose Vehicles)
• 2005 SAE J1981-2005 Road Hazard Impact Test for Wheel and Tire Assemblies (Passenger Car@ Light Truck@ and Multipurpose Vehicles)
• 2002 SAE J1981-2002 Road Hazard Impact Test for Wheel and Tire Assemblies (Passenger Car, Light Truck, and Multipurpose Vehicles)
• 1994 SAE J1981-1994 Road Hazard Impact Test for Wheel and Tire Assemblies (Passenger Car@ Light Truck@ and Multipurpose Vehicles)