Presentation of fka’s tyre technology division capabilities in testing, simulation and research. Describes fka’s collaboration with ZF on developing a C3 tread wear drum test rig to be operational in Q1 2027. Outlines fka’s offer to support joint development and validation of C3 drum abrasion methodology with TFTA members, requiring funding commitments or test workload from interested partners. Discusses technical considerations including drum curvature effects, surface texture replication, testing capacity estimates, and environmental impact of convoy versus laboratory testing methods.