Waste Aircraft Tyres

[Mimergy]

Hi guys! I'm new to the forum - sent here by a friend.

I'm trying to find out what happens to end-of-life aircraft tyres such as those from a Boeing/Airbus etc.

Any one able to shed some light for me?

Thanks in advance! :)

[NutLoose]

Welcome to the forums,

They tend to get retread. Smaller stuff, light A/C or business jets etc tend to be scrapped.

see

Watts Aviation | Our Products - Retreading Aircraft Tyres (http://wattsaviation.co.uk/products-and-services/retreading.html)

A book online is available all about them, see

Watts Aviation | Technical Data (http://wattsaviation.co.uk/technical-data.html)

I hope that helps

NL

[Glevum]

When they are unsuitable for retreading some are used as fenders

https://www.aircrafttyres.com/products/aircrafttyre-boatfender

[TURIN]

Some of the farm tractors round here have tyres marked on the sidewalls with things like 'Max speed 250 MPH' I'm told they are aircraft remoulds.