What was behind the numerous tire failures at Texas?

Drivers including Chase Elliott, Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. all crashed out of the lead when they lost right-rear tires.
It became expected after a certain number of laps, defining Sunday’s 500-mile race and reshaping the playoff picture for the rest of this round. But why? What was causing these failures and who is to blame?

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