Everyone can see the wheels – but you have 20/20 vision & a high IQ if you can spot the flat tyre in just 11 seconds

Everyone can see the wheels – but you have 20/20 vision & a high IQ if you can spot the flat tyre in just 11 seconds
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Everyone can see the wheels – but you have 20/20 vision & a high IQ if you can spot the flat tyre in just 11 seconds
Author: Patrick Harrington
Published: Feb, 21 2025 11:51

THIS is the mind-bending puzzle that puts your vision and intelligence to the test. If you can spot the flat tyre amongst the wheels within 11 seconds, then you can claim a high IQ and 20/20 vision. This puzzle is particularly difficult because it doubles up as an optical illusion.

 [Illustration of many tires, one of which is flat.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Illustration of many tires, one of which is flat.]

Your eyes can easily become mesmerised by the maze of circles and spokes. Soon it becomes difficult to focus on any of the wheels at all - let alone identify the flat tyre. There are two approaches you could take to tackling this teaser. One tack would be to study each wheel in turn, and then move onto the next.

 [Illustration of a visual puzzle: find the flat tire among many tires.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Illustration of a visual puzzle: find the flat tire among many tires.]

That might get you to the solution eventually - but it would be very difficult to check every one within the time limit. The other option is to scan your eyes across the whole picture, hoping that an irregularity jumps out at you. Whichever strategy you plump for - you better hurry up because time is ticking by.

 [Optical illusion of hearts with a hidden ring.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Optical illusion of hearts with a hidden ring.]

Here's a generous clue for the stragglers. The offending tyre is in the top-left quarter of the picture. Don't worry if it's still no joy, we've included the solution at the bottom of the page. But before you scroll on, have one last go at solving it yourself.

 [Illustration of many playing cards scattered on a blue background.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Illustration of many playing cards scattered on a blue background.]

Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions. Some benefits include:. If you've made it this far but still not spotted the tyre, then a trip to the opticians might be in order.

 [Illustration: Can you spot the strawberry in this busy farmers market scene?]
Image Credit: The Sun [Illustration: Can you spot the strawberry in this busy farmers market scene?]

But we won't leave you hanging; here's the solution. The flat tyre is circled in red. You can notice it by the longer, flatter area of contact between the rubber and the ground. If you enjoyed that puzzle, have a crack at the others down below. As always, solutions at the bottom of the page.

 [Optical illusion: find the ring hidden among pink hearts.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Optical illusion: find the ring hidden among pink hearts.]

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