Mechanics deal with a lot. Weird noises, mystery smells, cars held together with zip ties and wishful thinking. But every once in a while something rolls through the bay doors that genuinely stops everyone cold. This is one of those times. In a viral Facebook Reel, Ross (@RossCreations) and his crew pull off a prank at an auto shop, sending in a chaotically dressed actor. The guy rolls into the mechanic's bay wearing two different shoes, a comically oversized Abraham Lincoln-style top hat, short shorts, a V-neck tank top, and headphones. He's there, he says, to get his A/C fixed. "Every time I get going, I turn it up all the way, I turn it down and it still goes," he tells the mechanic, doing his best impression of whatever sound the car is making while his hat jiggles. The mechanic remains remarkably composed as he points out that the noise might actually be coming from the fact that all four tires are missing. "Wondering if the noise you're hearing is because you are very low on tire tread," he says. The actor remains in character. "My uncle works on cars. He always told me mechanic shops will try to sell you stuff you don't even need," he says. Undeterred, he starts grabbing tools off the mechanic's workbench and attempting to remove bolts from the tire himself. The mechanic calmly tells him to put the tool back. At one point, directed by Ross and the crew in a separate car nearby, the actor trades his Lincoln hat for the mechanic's baseball cap. Tell us what you think! View Comments "What's happening right now," someone says off camera. Eventually the actor starts the car and tries to pull out, but the vehicle is still on the lift, so it just spins in place. When he finally exits the bay, the car still has no wheels. He rolls down the window anyway. "Sounds a lot better," he yells. "Thank you!" What Actually Happens If You Drive On No Tires The mechanic in the video was right to be concerned. Obviously you should never drive a vehicle without tires. Driving on a flat tire alone is dangerous enough. According to Jiffy Lube, even a single flat tire can dangerously reduce your vehicle's handling and cause structural damage to the wheel. A flat eliminates the air pressure that supports the vehicle's weight, meaning you're essentially riding on the rim. Virginia Tire & Auto breaks down exactly what goes wrong when you push it: Tire damage—tires aren't built to support the vehicle's weight without air. The materials stretch and distort, often beyond repair. Wheel damage—the rim ends up bearing the full load, and can bend, warp, or crack from direct contact with the road. Vehicle damage—brakes, suspension, and body components are all at risk, especially at higher speeds or over longer distances. Safety hazards—steering and braking become difficult and unpredictable. Virginia Tire & Auto says you should never drive more than a few hundred yards on a flat—just far enough to reach a safe place to pull over. The only exception is run-flat tires, which are reinforced with heat-resistant rubber and can support the vehicle's weight without air pressure, but even those max out at around 50 miles at 50 mph before they need to be replaced. As for prevention: check tire pressure monthly, rotate every 5,000 to 7,000 miles, and inspect for damage regularly. None of which applies to pulling into a bay with no tires on the car at all. People were highly amused by Ross’ prank. “As someone who works in a shop this is accurate asf,” one person wrote A second wondered how the mechanic kept his composure. “I don’t understand how anyone’s keeping a straight face; I would be out of breath from laughing so hard,” they said. “How do you just roll up into a garage and start a conversation in the bay where customers are not allowed? Great skit,” another wrote. Motor1 reached out to Ross for comment via Facebook direct message and comment. We'll be sure to update this if he responds. We want your opinion! What would you like to see on Motor1.com? Take our 3 minute survey. - The Motor1.com Team