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Foreign object in tire

During normal driving, the tires come in contact with various items on the road such as rocks. These items can become lodged in the tire and cause damage. The obvious item stuck in a tire is a nail. A nail can easily puncture the tire and cause air leaks, flats, and blowouts.

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Tires Leak Air

A foreign object in the tire will puncture the seal. This puncture will allow air to escape. Depending on the size of the object, the leak may be very small or severe.

This article was last edited on June 25th, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Category: Wheels and Tires