Evaluation based on Wheel Arch Regulation Japan Europe and U S A
WHEEL ARCH
Wheel arch on fenders master section are styled and engineered in a way to protect road users.
Wheel arch are designed to protect road users against thrown-up stones, pebbles, mud, ice, snow, and water. It also reduces the danger of pedestrian coming in contact with rotating wheels.
Different countries have defined their respective guidelines as per their countries nature of environment some of which are mentioned below.
Wheel Arc calculation guidelines as per different countries regulation:
*Wheel arch at the rear of wheel must not terminate above horizontal plane 150 mm above the axis of rotation of wheel
JAPAN Regulation
|
Point |
Clearance (mm) |
Check (> 5 mm) |
|
1 |
10 |
Pass |
|
2 |
9.97 |
Pass |
|
3 |
5.87 |
Pass |
As per Japan regulation, Fender master surface passed in wheel arc evaluation test at all points.
EUROPEAN Regulation
|
Point |
Clearance (mm) |
Check (> 10 mm) |
|
1 |
10 |
Pass |
|
2 |
9.94 |
Fail |
|
3 |
4.14 |
Fail |
|
4 |
2.39 |
Fail |
|
5 |
0.44 |
Fail |
As per European regulation, Fender master surface failed in wheel arc evaluation test at points (2-5).
UNITED STATES Regulation
|
Point |
Clearance (mm) |
Check (> 5 mm) |
|
1 |
7.68 |
Pass |
|
2 |
9.67 |
Pass |
|
3 |
10.00 |
Pass |
|
4 |
10.00 |
Pass |
|
5 |
10.00 |
Pass |
|
6 |
10.00 |
Pass |
|
7 |
9.97 |
Pass |
|
8 |
9.67 |
Pass |
|
9 |
8.99 |
Pass |
|
10 |
7.89 |
Pass |
|
11 |
6.30 |
Pass |
|
12 |
4.14 |
Fail |
|
13 |
1.40 |
Fail |
|
14 |
-1.85 |
Fail |
|
15 |
-5.49 |
Fail |
|
16 |
-9.18 |
Fail |
|
17 |
-12.30 |
Fail |
|
18 |
-13.90 |
Fail |
As per United States regulation, Fender master surface failed in wheel arc evaluation test at points (12-18).