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Ablowout is a sudden decompression of a pneumatic tire (tyre). Blowouts can be caused by a number of factors, but all of them have a central problem - a build up of heat (and therefore pressure). A common cause is under inflation of the tire. Another cause, unique to vehicles with rim brakes, such as bicycles, is extensive braking, as when descending a mountain road, especially with a tandem.[1] The reason for the under inflation of the tire could be due to the age of the tire, a slow leak of air from a puncture or simply not checking the tire pressure for an extended period of time. The structure of a tire can also be damaged due to kerbing. The majority of blowouts are caused by under-inflation and/or overloading.