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Originally Posted by MagicHef
This is not a question of material properties, which is certainly getting into details that I don't think are necessary for an inherently impossible situation. Assume that there is a material "MagicHefium" that makes the amount of friction necessary possible.
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It most certainly makes a difference. For friction forces to match the thrust of the jet engines, the tires would last a millisecond before melting down, at which time the jet would begin moving down the runway, scrapping along on its struts.