The Continental Tires Garage: Why is tire wear unavoidable – and why is it actually essential for safety?

Tire Wear Explained: Causes, Science and Research

Tire Wear Explained: Causes, Science & Research

In this episode of The Continental Tires Garage, we take a deep dive into the science of tire wear and explore how tire and road wear particles (TRWP) are formed. Together with our tire wear expert Dr. Thomas Kramer, host Daniel Holzberg uses relatable, hands-on examples – like an eraser – to illustrate how friction between the tire and the road creates both grip and wear.

Dr. Thomas Kramer is head of the material wear expert field in Research and Development at Continental. In this interview, he explains why researching tire and road particles is so important – and how a specialized vacuum device is helping to better understand them.

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Tire and Road Wear Particles

Tire wear is an unavoidable result of friction between tires and the road. Friction is crucial for road safety, as it provides the necessary grip for safe braking and driving. In the sections below, we explain more about this process and how Continental is using innovative technologies to maximize grip and minimize wear.

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Continental Uses Vacuum Technology to Study Tire Wear Particles

November 17, 2025 Continental continues to reduce tire wear through innovative technologies, intensive research and active participation in industry initiatives.

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The Continental Tires Garage: Episode 3

Why is tire wear unavoidable – and why is it actually essential for safety?

Continental’s Research into Tire Wear

Interview with Dr. Thomas Kramer

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