21.   Tires had tubes and every car carried a patch kit.

22.   Tires have a high sulfur content and contain chlorine and various metals that can be harmful.

23.   Wyant said that Bridgestone did not believe these tires had problems.

24.   Pantani on whether he can relax with a big lead in the time trial and remembering that flat tires have cost Ullrich time in two stages.

25.   Even though his tires had better grip on the slippery surface held Hill at bay for a vital few laps.

26.   He said police are looking into whether the left front tire had a blowout.