After Tu-bombers, Russians also started to protect their Su-34's with rubber tires.

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- Peak noncredibility!
When are they going to retire this tactic?
- Seems like they'll tread lightly so we'll have to wait and see.
- It might be to obfuscate the thermal image from the air. Not sure about that one btw, just a guess.
Yes, I know what you’re thinking.

Shit just got wheel.
does it work?
- They were already using them underneath, those do fine. Why not try them on top?
  
  ROFL!
- I don't think so, but I'll let you decide.
  
  Russian military channels write that the tires on the planes are unfolded to hide from some satellites that can take a picture regardless of weather conditions. @informnapalm
At least they tired
Someone in another thread mentioned that this is often done to weigh down planes that will sit for a while. Helps prevent the wings from generating lift in high winds
- If only planes had dedicated tie points to chain them to the ground....
  
  It would be wheely convenient
  
  Get out of here with your magic!
- When I used to work at an airport we used to tie smaller aircraft down to large concrete blocks or anchors in the ground. Using old tires doesn't seem nearly as effective as just even using tie down screws like this.

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