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What is the most dangerous consequence of dual tires running underinflated and touching?

What is the most dangerous consequence of dual tires running underinflated and touching?

Explanation

When tires run low on pressure, their sidewalls bulge. If dual tires brush against each other while spinning at high highway speeds, persistent friction generates intense heat, sparking a tire fire and catastrophic blowout.