How do aircraft tyres straighten themselves when landing in a crosswind?

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How do aircraft tyres straighten themselves when landing in a crosswind?

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One interesting exception to what everyone else has said is the B52 bomber. Its wheels can all be set at an angle for crosswind landings. So after touching down, the plane continues rolling down the runway facing sideways.

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