rFpro launches road surface modeling software for third-party tire suppliers

rFpro, a company specializing in simulation software, reports that it is integrating third-party tire model vendors into its Terrain Server road surface simulation software. By providing highly detailed road surface data, the company hopes to help motorsport teams develop more sophisticated tire models.

Matt Daley, rFpro's Operations Director, says: "For motorsport teams, tire optimization is critical to reducing lap times. Using a more sophisticated tire model during simulations enables better understanding of tire behavior and improves correlation with the real world."