Smithers earns ISO 17025 accreditation at Texas proving ground

Smithers has earned ISO 17025 accreditation for its proving ground at Treadwell Research Park in Pearsall, Texas. The company operates the proving ground on behalf of Discount Tire.

The scope of accreditation for the site includes wet grip testing and tire buffing. Preparations to add other test methods, such as rolling resistance and pass-by-noise, to the accreditation are in progress.

“The tire industry is currently focused on a variety of sustainability initiatives, such as reducing the rate of tread wear to extend the life of the tire,” said Sean Connolly, director of test track operations at Smithers Winter Test Center/Pearsall Test Track.

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