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

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.

Jimbuna · 04-13-13, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

MUAHAHA my plan is working

LOL

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!!

04-13-13, 06:00 AM	#1
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,803 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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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: 28,293 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