{
  "id": 9408576,
  "title": "Shoot the tires, please",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/shoot-the-tires-please",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-23T20:12:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/shoot-the-tires-please/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the game Wardogs, Humvees pose a significant threat due to their speed, thick armor, and mounted machinegun nests. However, players often overlook a simple weakness that can neutralize these advantages: shooting the tires. A single popped tire can reduce a Humvee's maximum speed by more than half, while two punctured tires will bring it to a complete halt. This tactic, which can be executed with just eight 5.56 bullets (the ammo of Wardogs' starter rifle), targets the unarmed area of the gun nest and forces the driver to make a difficult decision: retreat or attempt a risky repair. While the YouTuber Min Max Lab reveals that they have not yet destroyed two tires alone, simply popping one tire can often prompt the Humvee to seek repairs. The video offers additional insights, such as the effectiveness of different firearms for tire destruction (shotguns are particularly efficient), the optimal shooting direction (front), and the resilience of Humvee windows, which varies depending on their type.",
  "summary": "Wardogs Humvees are a menace with a glaring weakness.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}