Aircraft tires market to top $3 billion by 2030

The global aircraft tires market is projected to exceed $3 billion by 2030, with radial tires set to account for 70% of the market. North America is expected to remain the largest regional market, while Goodyear led the industry in 2025 with an 18% share.

Why it matters: - Aircraft tires are a small slice of the broader tire market, but they sit at the center of aviation safety, fuel efficiency and maintenance costs. - The market’s growth points to stronger demand for replacement tires, retreading services and lifecycle management as global flying activity rises. - Radial tires are becoming the preferred option for airlines and operators because they support longer service life and lower fuel burn.

What happened: - The Business Research Company said the global aircraft tires market is forecast to surpass $3 billion by 2030. - The market is projected to grow at a 5% compound annual rate through 2030. - Goodyear held the largest global share in 2025 at 18%. - Michelin Group followed with 13%, Bridgestone Corporation with 9%, Yokohama Rubber with 7% and Continental AG with 6%.

The details: - Radial tires are expected to dominate in 2030 with about 70% of the market, worth roughly $2 billion. - Bias tires remain part of the market, but the report says radial products will lead because of durability, longer lifespans and lighter weight. - North America is projected to stay the largest regional market, rising from $1.05 billion in 2025 to $1.33 billion by 2030. - The U.S. is forecast to be the largest country market, growing from $0.89 billion in 2025 to $1.12 billion by 2030. - The report says aircraft tires account for about 1% of the overall tire market and about 0.03% of the broader paper, plastics, rubber, wood and textile industry. - The market is highly concentrated, with the top 10 companies generating 59% of total revenues in 2025. - Other named 2025 shares include Dunlop Aircraft Tyres at 4%, Michelin Aircraft Tire Company at 1%, Desser Tire & Rubber at 1%, Specialty Tires of America at 0.2% and Petlas Tire Corporation at 0.2%. - The report lists fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft, wide body, very large, regional transport and narrow body aircraft, and OEM and replacement tires as key segments. - The source says increasing global air traffic, fleet expansion and MRO activity are major growth drivers. - The report also points to lightweight tire technology and smarter monitoring systems as competitive priorities. - Michelin introduced an 11x4.00-5 8/160 PILOT TL tire in July 2025 for light and homebuilt aircraft. - Request a free sample of the report. - Access the full market report.

Between the lines: - The report suggests the market is consolidating around a small group of global suppliers that can meet aviation certification and safety requirements. - Demand is shifting toward products and services that reduce total operating cost, not just tire replacement volume. - Retreading, predictive maintenance and inspection technology are becoming more important as airlines try to stretch tire life and cut downtime. - The company’s market view also signals that newer aircraft and heavier landing cycles are raising performance expectations for tires.

What's next: - Radial tires are expected to add about $0.4 billion in growth between 2025 and 2030, while bias tires are expected to add about $0.2 billion. - North American demand should keep climbing as flight activity, maintenance services and fleet modernization continue. - The report expects manufacturers to keep investing in materials, smart monitoring and lifecycle solutions to defend market share. - The Business Research Company says its 2026 report package includes market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring tools, forecast dashboards and updated graphics.