Revision question · Vehicle condition

What's most likely to cause a burst tyre?

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Frequent gear changing in varying conditions

Running tyres under-inflated

Always operating in cool weather

Mixing tyres with different tread depth

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Running tyres under-inflatedThis was the right answer

Tyres can become very hot during sustained high-speed driving. If they're under-inflated or damaged, there's a risk they'll burst or disintegrate. Check for excessive heat when you stop for a break.

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Prevent heat damage with correct tyre pressureReviewed guidance summary · Sustained operation and under-inflation can overheat a tyre; the corrected small-wheel question no longer invents a universal size ranking.

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