Tohoku University's Institute of Fluid Science

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Aerodynamic tire fin design optimization

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Aerodynamic tire spoilers

Small thin fins placed at specific angles on the tire's outer sidewall to control airflow and reduce fuel consumption.

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Aerodynamic Tire Spoiler Development

Yokohama's research and development project to create tires with spoiler fins on the outer sidewall to improve vehicle fuel efficiency through aerodynamic control.

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44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015

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Aerodynamic tire with spoiler fins

Tires equipped with small thin fins placed at specific angles on the outer sidewall to control airflow, reduce rolling resistance, and improve vehicle fuel efficiency.

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Aerodynamic tire fin design optimization

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Spoilers on tires could lead to greater fuel efficiency

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Research institute that partnered with Yokohama to conduct aerodynamic simulations using supercomputer 'K' for the tire fin design.

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