Inside Off-Road Tire Science

In this episode, MAXAM Tire’s Matt Fagan offers engineering insights on tire compounds and operating conditions, along with MAXAM’s top R&D priorities for tire manufacturing today.

April 15, 2024

In this episode, we take an engineering look at what’s inside today’s tires and why it matters to the performance of off-road equipment. Listen as MAXAM Tire Director of Research & Development (R&D) Matt Fagan offers engineering insights on tire compounds and operating conditions, along with MAXAM’s top R&D priorities for tire manufacturing today.

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