TIL the typical airplane tire can go through about 500 landings before it needs to be repaired. Usually, the top layer of tread is simply peeled off and replaced with new tread. - Upgoat

TIL the typical airplane tire can go through about 500 landings before it needs to be repaired. Usually, the top layer of tread is simply peeled off and replaced with new tread.
submitted by paul_neri to TIL 2.6 yearsOct 2, 2022 05:12:58 ago (+2/-1) (www.youtube.com)
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[ - ] ItsOk2bArian 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 2, 2022 15:26:10 ago (+0/-0)

Retreads are common in trucking as well. It's a cheaper tire and doesn't last as long as brand new. Also if the glue fails and the tread comes off at high speed it can do some serious damage on a highway. I've seen it take out minivans

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