The weaRIDE model is “Development Tool of the Year” for Vehicle Dynamics International magazine. An award that reflects MegaRide’s mission to develop research-driven technologies, born in motorsport and today capable of advancing the automotive industry.
“Developing a great dynamic setup requires great tools This category rewards the latest tools that help vehicle dynamics engineers evaluate their designs and setups to achieve automotive excellence”
weaRIDE is the first physical tire wear model available on the market, enabling real-time simulation of both tread thickness reduction due to abrasive wear and the chemical degradation of the rubber. The model also presents advantages for engineers as real-time operation for both desktop and on driver-in-the-loop applications, and a modular setup that can be integrated with other tools on different simulation platforms.
“Real-time tyre wear simulation with interesting applications for safety and cost efficiency.”
Tarcisio Dias de Araujo, Mecânica Online, Brazil
The weaRIDE technology enables manufacturers to optimise tire design, enhance durability and performance, and ultimately boost customer satisfaction. Additionally, its capability to monitor wear in real time offers significant advantages in maintenance management and forecasting, reducing costs and improving vehicle safety. The system is also being used in the motorsport sector, to help engineers better predict tire performance drop during races, which helps with race strategy and setup definition, as well as decisions such as tyre compound selection and pressure setting
“A very important contribution to the road safety for all road users.“
Mohamed Sheta, Editor-in-Chief & Managing Director, Auto Arabia Media Group
A significant step in the digitalization of vehicle dynamics, allowing engineers to evaluate tire and vehicle performance throughout the tire’s lifecycle.