When I started driving in the '70's flat tires and blow-outs weren't uncommon. I can't remember how many tires I changed in parking lots or by the side of the road, but it was more than a couple. In...
I've had blow outs on 18.5 14 ply LR G tires! Yes on LT tires too. Even a few P rated tires. Some of you must not drive in new home developments much. I've had 4+ nails in a bobcat tire in one day! Any way, radials can get flats too.