The Science Behind Tire Wear & How Engineers Design for Longevity The instant a tire meets the road, it triggers one of the ...

The condition of “lesser maintained” runways, taxiways and ramp surfaces can sometimes be marginal with hazards created by crumbling asphalt or FOD, all of which can cause significant damage to a tire ...

Tire treadwear ratings, also known as Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG), were developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

Excessive temperatures from hot brakes can cause damage to a tire. Credit: Aircraft Tire Care & Maintenance, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. A tragic loss of tire pressure led to a fatal accident ...