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 ...

Thorough preflight inspections are critical for aircraft tires, which differ significantly from car tires and can suffer various damages like scalloping or flat spots necessitating a "no-go" decision ...

Hundreds of thousands of planes land every day, rolling down the tarmac at 170 miles per hour while carrying thousands of pounds of weight. Why don't airplane tires give under these extreme conditions ...

Hangar floors, ramps, taxiways and runways should be kept clean of debris. Credit: Aircraft Tire Care & Maintenance, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Some aspects of the operational use of business jet ...