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Old 30th July 2000 | 14:58
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Probably don't use solid tyres because the modern jet would need dozens of them to give an adequate runway loading.
Pneumatic tyres are cetainly better than solids for shock absorbtion.
Generally, only tyres at high pressure need Nitrogen filling, however, saying that, many companies with small aircraft use nitrogen also. Yes, it is for the inert properties of nitrogen.

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