Airplane tires may typically be smaller than truck tires, but despite bearing far more weight at much higher speeds (for comparably shorter amounts of time) they're typically quite durable. In fact, ...

Most drivers assume tires only need replacing when the tread wears down or visible cracks appear. In reality, tires age even when they look perfectly fine. Over time, rubber compounds harden and ...

An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Tampa International Airport lost its tire during takeoff on July 10. The flight was canceled, no injuries were sustained, and the passengers took a replacement ...

Plane tires can handle thousands of pounds of weight and high speeds - and it's mostly due to how they're made. A combination of sturdy materials and nitrogen create a tire strong enough to handle the ...