Strange coincidence?

Reece · 04-13-13, 06:00 AM

The wife and I moved to the country of South Australia 2 years ago, the dirt road to our house is about 10Kms. During this time we have had 9 punctures and 2 blow outs, all bar 1 was on the RHR wheel. Also the wife had a puncture in a Government car, RHR, we have a ride-on mower that has had 2 punctures here, both in the RHR wheel.

This has to be more than a fluke, is there a reason why it is always the RHR wheel, all the vehicles are rear wheel drive.

u crank · 04-13-13, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

This has to be more than a fluke, is there a reason why it is always the RHR wheel, all the vehicles are rear wheel drive.

You're driving on the wrong side of the road.

TarJak · 04-13-13, 07:24 AM

No we drive on the rights side of the road which is the left.

Can't be that.

I reckon Reece's driving must have much more to do with it.

AVGWarhawk · 04-13-13, 07:39 AM

If you start driving everywhere in reverse the punctures should start to occur on the LHR. Even things up a bit.

Rockstar · 04-13-13, 08:06 AM

MUAHAHA my plan is working

Wolferz · 04-13-13, 08:09 AM

Have you been able to pull the offending material from the tire at the point of puncture or is there just a hole in it?

Must be some sharp rocks in your neighborhood.

Reece · 04-13-13, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolferz

Must be some sharp rocks in your neighborhood.

Yes the road is very rocky (some 3" diameter), have been complaing to local council for a long time! needless to say we are sick of repairing/replacing tyres, getting costly!

But I do find it weird that it's always the same wheel, btw, half the flats were whilst my wife was driving!!

Once we put the spare on and a few K's down the road that blew, had to phone for a friend to bring a spare!!

Reece · 04-13-13, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

MUAHAHA my plan is working

This reminds me:
We just got notified that a neighbor is laying 1080 (ten eighty) poison baits around there large property fence line for a period of 3 months to eradicate foxes.
We are very worried about our pet cat (de-sexed), he stays indoors during the day but wanders off at night.

Skybird · 04-13-13, 08:53 AM

Rocky road? Use that safety switch on that MP in your cargo bay.

Rockstar · 04-13-13, 09:48 AM

I reckon its time for a morning F.O.D. walk of the road. Id keep an eye on the cat too he could be working with the foxes to take over your property.

raymond6751 · 04-13-13, 10:14 AM

It would be really weird if the flat tires happened regardless if you were coming or going. If it always happens coming home, you know which side of the road to check for sharpies.

Check also for an evil sniper off to the right side.

Jimbuna · 04-13-13, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

MUAHAHA my plan is working

LOL

04-13-13, 06:00 AM	#1
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Strange coincidence? The wife and I moved to the country of South Australia 2 years ago, the dirt road to our house is about 10Kms. During this time we have had 9 punctures and 2 blow outs, all bar 1 was on the RHR wheel. Also the wife had a puncture in a Government car, RHR, we have a ride-on mower that has had 2 punctures here, both in the RHR wheel. This has to be more than a fluke, is there a reason why it is always the RHR wheel, all the vehicles are rear wheel drive. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Have you been able to pull the offending material from the tire at the point of puncture or is there just a hole in it? Must be some sharp rocks in your neighborhood. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Rocky road? Use that safety switch on that MP in your cargo bay. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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raymond6751 Admirable Mike Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,338 Downloads: 421 Uploads: 0	Hmmm It would be really weird if the flat tires happened regardless if you were coming or going. If it always happens coming home, you know which side of the road to check for sharpies. Check also for an evil sniper off to the right side. __________________ Game Designer: Close The Atlantic - World War Three https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/...orld-war-three

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	No we drive on the rights side of the road which is the left. Can't be that. I reckon Reece's driving must have much more to do with it.

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	If you start driving everywhere in reverse the punctures should start to occur on the LHR. Even things up a bit.

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	MUAHAHA my plan is working

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I reckon its time for a morning F.O.D. walk of the road. Id keep an eye on the cat too he could be working with the foxes to take over your property.