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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It’s not that complex OP. Either A) pilot aligns the center line of the aircraft with the runway using rudder input, or B) it touches down and naturally aligns itself by friction. Just like your car in a slight skid from water/snow/mud etc. it will naturally try to “right” itself.

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