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The landing gear wheel spin-up system (English: Wheel Spin-Up System or Pre-Rotation System) is an auxiliary system that controls the rotation of landing gear wheels before they make contact with the runway. The primary purpose of this system is to reduce the speed differential by pre-rotating the wheels prior to touchdown, rather than allowing them to start rotating from rest upon contact with the runway. This minimizes structural stresses, tire wear, and loads on the braking system. Purpose an