What is the tire ground speed limit for the 700 tire configuration?

• A. 182 knots
• B. 170 knots
• C. 195 knots
• D. 200 knots

Answer: (A)

Tire ground speed limits are about how fast the wheels can spin on the ground without risking tire damage. They come from the tire’s design rating and the load the tire can safely handle during taxi, landing, or an aborted takeoff. For the 700 tire configuration, the published limit is 182 knots, which is the maximum ground speed at which the tires can operate safely. Speeds below that, like 170 knots, are safe but not the limit itself; speeds above it, such as 195 or 200 knots, would exceed the tire’s rating and could lead to tire failure.