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Old 27th Aug 2007, 03:34
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The main wheels of the deHavilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo had rather small diameter rims relative to the large, high floatation tires. As I recall, to prevent tire creep, teeth were moulded into the tire bead, and wheel rim so as to interlock upon assembly of the rims. I rode trough a number of very STOL landings and takeoffs, and was never aware of tire creep. I guess it worked!

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