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human
Wouldn't it make sense for airplane manufacturers to make the wheels spin either with a motor or the wind before a landing to preserve tires?
gpt
Not worth the extra weight and complexity. Tires are relatively cheap and have to be replaced regularly anyways.

There were some tests done with an Airbus airliner a few years back where they put electric motors in some of the wheels so the jet could taxi using just using its APU providing electric power. The idea behind it was to save fuel when taxiing by not having to have the engines running (and burning fuel), especially at busy airports where you might have to wait in line for takeoff.