Among the Cessnas fitted with the crosswind gear were the 140, 195 and 170. Manufactured by Goodyear and permitted landing with some 15° of drift.
Hmm! I didn't know the 140 and 170 had them.
I wonder if the max XWind component was changed by the option?
I think I saw the on in Canberra...it all looked wrong somehow. Not surprised about the tower's comments