[Doe Eyes]

So... a burst tire... blowing out the bottom of the wing... creating tremendous drag

I heard, early on, that the tires are not normally pressurized (in order to prevent damage from an explosion). Does anyone know at what point in the mission the tires are inflated?

[John Jamieson]

Good question, but I believe the tires were always inflated.

[XBob]

Does anyone know at what point in the mission the tires are inflated?

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When ever what ever gas is in them gets hot and expands