THE OFF-ROADX TRAIL REPORT #9 WHEN THE TRAIL TAKES A BITE OUT OF YOUR TIRE You packed the cooler. Downloaded the maps. Checked the weather. Finally found a comfortable place for that recovery bag. Then one sharp rock introduces itself to your tire’s sidewall. Suddenly, the most important sound on the trail is: Pssssssssssssss. A flat tire is inconvenient in town. Deep in the backcountry, it can change the entire trip. This week, we’re looking at the three common tire problems