LEON-T will contribute to introduce measures that are effective and widely accepted by investigating both particulate and noise emissions from tyres, and in doing so define and propose practical standardised methods for both lab and road testing—of tyre abrasion rate (mostly larger particles) and airborne particulate emissions. It will also be further investigated and modelled the dispersion and environmental fate of these particulate emissions. Also, the potential effects of tyre noise on cardiovascular health will be investigated using waking tests and sleep studies.

The insights gained in these investigations will be used to optimise the design, prototyping and demonstration of a novel airless tyre, which it is expected that will combine reduced noise, wear and emissions with high safety, reliability and comfort. Finally, LEON-T will make policy recommendations to mitigate against potential health hazards caused by tyre particulate and noise emissions.