Vehicles' tires and its place and importance in traffic accidents

VEHICLES' TIRES AND ITS PLACE AND IMPORTANCE IN TRAFFIC ACCDDENTS (M.Sc. Thesis) ÖZEL SEBETCİ GAZI UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY December 2001 ABSTRACT In this study the role and the importance of tires which has the highest rate in the accidents sourcing from vehicles in our country has been studied. In the first chapter of this thesis by examining the desciption of tires, their role and frictions, chemical properties and physical structure thorougly the importance of these features in the accordance of vehicle-tire has been underlined. Then in the light of this information the factors affecting the performance and the durability of tire has been explained. In the fourth chapter the role of tires in traffic accidents has been underlined by statistical information. Some recommendations on choosing, caring and using tires have been suggested to prevent traffic accidents and provide vehicle safety as a conclusion. Science Code Key Words Page Number Adviser 625.01.00 Tire, tires in traffic accidents, tire structure 86 Assoc Prof. Dr. Mehmet ERO?LU