B737-800
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Situational Awareness
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft; Human Factors
During climbout at approximately 20;000; ATC advised that ZZZ Tower reported rubber deposits on runway. Only cockpit indication during takeoff; around 100 kts; was an anti-skid light on the auto brakes. Checked system status page and noticed a slowly decreasing 'A' hydraulic system. Ran several QRH checklists and continued to ZZZ1.Briefed flight attendants and passengers. [Requested priority handling] with ZZZ1 and opted for low approach to get assessment of tire conditions of left main gear.Returned for uneventful landing; stopping on runway for ARFF (Airport Rescue and Firefighting) inspection. Maintenance pinned gear and towed us to gate.
B737 Captain reported that ATC advised them of rubber deposits on the runway after they left; crew ran checks and landed at destination; with a tow to the gate.