Flame retardent suit isn't necessary as far as I'm concerned. :)
The only thing about the burst tire theory is the sensors. It would seem that a sensor would have indicated a rise in preasure. even if it were a fraction of a second before it would have burst.
I could be wrong, naturally, but that's what I think.
As slowly as the temps rose, it looks like a very fine crack might have been in the wheel door allowing that rise until t got too hot. Then all hell broke loose. But what do I know. Sigh.
That slow rise in temperature lead to the cataclysmic event.
Plasma found a way into the wing... substantial reaction to the heat... something created drag... the ship reacted... the ship compensated... then total destruction...
I'd be interested in knowing how much time elapsed, once the craft reacted to the left wing event, and the moment the craft came apart ? 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds ?