This test consists in a wedge transmitting a load to the edge of the rim reproducing a frontal contact with an obstacle (pot- holes, sidewalk). A tyre inflated with a reduced pressure is employed.
The rim deformation test is usually combined with a fatigue test (e.g. rim-rolling test) consequent to the damage induced on the rim.

Users

Steel wheels manufacturers
Cars manufacturers
Light commercial vehicles manufacturers

Instruments / Test Machines

Maximum applicable load: 100 Kn.
Interchangeable wedges.
Maximum diameter wheel + tyre: 1000 mm

Standard references 

The test fulfills the requirements of the majority of automobile and light commercial vehicle manufacturers.