Originally Posted by
Centaurus
Optimum flaps often requires higher takeoff speeds; therefore higher tyre speeds. Higher VR speeds than necessary increase the chances of tyre failure. High speed tyre failure on limiting runway length increase the chances of an over-run if the pilot decides for whatever the reason to abort the take of run. Especially as loss of braking efficiency will occur with tyre failure. No brainer for the safety conscious pilot especially if runway wet
hello Centaurus
do you have any reference material to support the suggestion of increased liklihood of tyre failure with the higher Vr? Having done a fair bit of research into tyre dynamics at university I am not sure where that comes from. It isnt supported from anything I remeber from those days and would be interested to see the reasons for it. Marginally increased wear I could understand but if you remain within the stated performance envelope of the tyre I dont understand what is failing.
honest question, not fishing..