#35: A Flat Tire That Never Happened
Cars come with endless potential problems, but flat tires are among the most annoying. One driver braced for the worst after running over a long metal screw. When they checked the tire, they were stunned. The screw had pierced the outer tread but lodged itself in a way that completely avoided the air chamber.

It was the luckiest possible outcome. The tire did not deflate, did not rip, and did not need immediate replacement. It is the kin.