"Doug Kanter" wrote in message news:IPRVf.4023


They look bald - they aren't. The compounds are sticky and weight
takes care of the rest of the traction issue.

The only tread on aircraft tires are straight grooves running around the
tire...... water channels. Even when the tread is worn down, there's still
a lot of rubber left on the tire.

Hmmm. I don't like it. I don't care what anyone says. And then, there are
the pilots who think it's cute to be in the hotel bar until 2:00 AM, and
then on duty at 6:30 AM.

You just make this crap up as you go along, don't you?