Think these A330 main gear tires look small? They're actually about 4ft tall, weigh 253lbs each, and are rated to handle speeds of up to 235mph. As best as I can tell, they run anywhere from USD $5000 to $7000 EACH, and are the same as those used on the gigantic A380.
A Delta Airbus A330 "Heavy" lands in Minneapolis after a long-haul flight from Amsterdam.
A Spirit Airlines Airbus A319 cruises out of Minneapolis on its way to Tampa.
