What is BS AU 50-2.8a - care of wheels for passenger cars about?
BS AU 50-2.8a provides a set of guidelines for the practice for the selection and care of wheels for passenger cars including light trailers and caravans.
BS AU 50-2.8a consists of a description of the principal types of wheels and attachments, the sequence of attachment stud tightening and checking procedures to be carried out when fitting wheels to vehicles is also given.
BS AU 50-2.8a guidelines consist of complete tyre specification, including the rim profile, should be agreed between the tyre, wheel and vehicle manufacturers.
The complete tyre specification, including the rim profile, should be agreed between the tyre, wheel and vehicle manufacturers.
NOTE 1: Information on tyre sizes, inflation pressures and load capacities is given in BS AU 50-1.1.1. Rim data are given in BS AU 50-2.0 and BS AU 50-2.1. Section 1 will eventually be superseded.
NOTE 2: When tubes are fired to the tyre assembly the correct sized tube should be used in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.
Who is BS AU 50-2.8a - care of wheels for passenger cars for?
BS AU 50-2.8a on Care of wheels for passenger cars is useful for:
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Passenger vehicle manufacturers
- Transport authorities
- Wheel manufacturers
Why should you use BS AU 50-2.8a - care of wheels for passenger cars?
It is important to make the basic choice between tube type or tubeless and diagonal or radial tyres correct.
BS AU 50-2.8a gives recommendations for vehicle manufacturers on the initial steps to be taken in selecting wheels for passenger cars (including caravans and light trailers) and recommendations on the care of wheels for the user.
BS AU 50-2.8a benefits the end-user by providing a comprehensive guide for safety and care of car wheels which helps them in assuring car’s safety.
