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Register now for the 57th Tire Mechanics Short Course, which will run from September 21-24, 2026, in conjunction with the 45th Annual Tire Society Conference at the University of Akron, Ohio.
Designed specifically for vehicle and tire engineers, chemists and scientists, this immersive four-day course bridges foundational mechanics with cutting-edge insights into modern tire design and performance. The basic and practical aspects of the mechanics of pneumatic tires will be introduced via extensive and detailed course notes prepared by each instructor, which will be provided for all participants along with a 700-page e-book, The Pneumatic Tire, edited by Professors A Gent and J Walter.
Whether you are a newcomer looking to speed up your learning or a seasoned industry professional, this program offers an unparalleled technical deep dive led by internationally renowned experts. Literally hundreds of tire technologists have been trained over the years by Tire Mechanics Course instructors. The instructors from the 2014 class were awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Tire Technology International Conference and Expo.
The in-person course offers an in-depth curriculum covering:
- Day 1: Basic tire structure, materials and compounding considerations
- Day 2: Tire grip, tread design, performance tuning and testing methodologies
- Day 3: Rubber properties, multiphysics for tire durability, AI and intelligent optimization of advanced rubber/cord material laws
- Day 4: Tire structural mechanics, simulation techniques, virtual design and finite element modeling
Key benefits:
- Explore forces generated in tires and the impact of tread design and tire construction on vehicle performance
- Gain an in-depth understanding of tire anatomy, compounds and chemistry
- Learn structural design principles with cutting-edge tools, including AI applications in tire engineering
All participants will earn an official Tire Mechanics Short Course certificate from The University of Akron, detailed custom instructor notes, and a comprehensive 700-page e-book copy of The Pneumatic Tire (edited by Professors A Gent and J Walter). Additionally, your enrollment unlocks a complimentary one-year Tire Society membership with full online journal access and an exclusive 50% discount on the play-on-demand replay of the concurrent Tire Society Conference.
