AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodyear's very popular Tire Care & Maintenance Manual has been updated with the latest information to help aircraft owners and other individuals responsible for tire maintenance to get the optimum performance from their bias or radial aircraft tires.

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The Manual contains information designed not only to teach how to properly operate and maintain aircraft tires but also to demonstrate why these techniques and procedures are necessary.  The Manual is a great supplement to the specific instructions issued by the aircraft and wheel/rim manufacturers.

The new edition features a more modern look and feel, as well as "Warnings and Cautions" that are displayed more prominently throughout the Manual.

The Tire Care & Maintenance Manual is available for download on Goodyear's aviation web site: www.goodyearaviation.com. The download is free, or a hard copy can be ordered by calling 1-866-370-4271. A fee of $3.00 (U.S.) will be charged for shipping.

Goodyear (NYSE: GT) is one of the world's largest suppliers of aviation tires for commercial, military and general aviation aircraft.  Operating a global business from its Akron, Ohio headquarters, Goodyear manufactures aviation tires and retreads in the United States, Thailand, Brazil, and The Netherlands.  For more information on Goodyear aviation tires, retreading and services, visit www.goodyearaviation.com.

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