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A flat tire (British English: flat tyre) is a deflated pneumatic tire, which can cause the rim of the wheel to ride on the tire tread or the ground potentially resulting in loss of control of the vehicle or irreparable damage to the tire. The most common cause of a flat tire is puncturing of the tire by a sharp object, such as a nail or pin, letting the air escape. Depending on the size of the puncture, the tire may deflate slowly or rapidly.[1]
A flat tire in a busy district in Lagos, Nigeria. A vehicle with a flat tire can cause local delays in traffic.
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card (such as the puncture-proof tire) until an opponent plays the corresponding hazard card (in this case, the flattire). The game's name is derived from...
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