[jagusafr]

I remember an article back in late ‘60s/early 70s showing a C5-A losing 4 tires on landing. The money quote was “Fortunately, it landed safely on the other 24 wheels.”

[dagunk]

I remember an article back in late ‘60s/early 70s showing a C5-A losing 4 tires on landing. The money quote was “Fortunately, it landed safely on the other 24 wheels.”

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Yup. Don’t remember the incident but 6 tires per main, four mains, and four across on the nose.
The main gear were a nightmare.