06/05/2026
🪐Fun Fact Friday🪐
Did you know Space Shuttle orbiters landed at speeds of over 200 mph using just 6 specialized tires? 🚀🌌
The main landing gear tires measured at 46.25 x 16.8-21.5, weighed around 205 pounds each, and were inflated to 340 PSI with nitrogen. Built to withstand the vacuum of space, extreme temperature swings, and the immense forces of landing, each tubeless tire took about 6 hours to manufacture and cost more than $6,000.
Despite being designed for multiple uses, most shuttle tires were replaced after every landing due to the extreme stress they endured.
These tires are built for a job truly out of this world! 🌎🚀🛞
⭐️These Michelin Space Shuttle tires are on display at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida!