Vehicle Testing

    Engineering concepts and theories will always remain just that until tested in real world conditions. This is especially true in the transportation industry, where it is critical that the design and performance of vehicles and their components be evaluated and verified through testing that duplicates conditions encountered in actual use. Smithers Winter Test Center can fulfill an almost unlimited array of winter testing needs.

    Located in northern Michigan, Smithers Winter Test Center, is ideal for testing and conducting performance evaluations of vehicles, tires and components under the special challenges of extreme cold and hazardous road conditions.

    Smithers Winter Test Center is ideal for testing all types of vehicles and components in harsh winter climatic conditions.

    The Smithers Winter Test Center is utilized by manufacturers of vehicles ranging from small automobiles to Class 8 trucks, vehicle components (both OE and aftermarket), snow handling equipment, construction equipment, recreational and seasonal sport vehicles and military equipment. Selected capabilities are listed below.