A close-up view of a car tire on a highway shoulder exhibiting a severe sidewall bulge and extended contact patch against the asphalt, clearly indicating a genuine flat tire rather than a sensor fault.

Avoiding the SLC Tow Real Flat vs TPMS Sensor Malfunction

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Before calling for an unnecessary tow off I-15, you must isolate a physical leak from an electronic error. A genuine flat shows visible sidewall bulge below 15 PSI, audible hissing at the puncture site, and steering pull above 25 mph, whereas a TPMS sensor malfunction produces a continuous warning lamp with all four tires holding […]

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