Tundra tire

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A tundra tire is a large low-pressure tire used on light aircraft to accommodate rough terrain when landing or taxiing.

There have been several FAA studies on the aerodynamic effects on aircraft with tundra tires. It has been stated that the tires can raise the stall speed on an aircraft due to increased drag.