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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I’m fairly certain that they are built off centre. Similar to how office chair wheels are designed.

So the drag of the air, and then the tarmac will cause the wheel to align with the direction the plane is landing

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