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Burg Boxster - 8 years ago |
Anyone else afflicted by G-man's jinx post from last week? 
In past seven days I've had now not one but TWO tire punctures!!!
First hit - early last week, after reading G-man's, was a 2" bolt almost center tread. Big ole fender washer on end so definitely an automotive part.
Second - sometime before butt-crack of dawn yesterday... though didn't suspect so at first.
Landed early evening yesterday and get to my DD at offsite parking only to find TPMS light on. Tires all look ok but hand gauge indicates driver rear (plugged one from other day) off by good margin. Think to myself, "odd... decent sized puncture no doubt but plug was sufficient. Never had one fail... let alone only after a few days". Quick visual and decide good enough to proceed home where not only will I have better tools but can also toss on jeans instead of mucking up trousers, loafers and a dress shirt. Thinking, rather hoping, it's just a temp change issue and compressor had really hot air (account for drastic pressure drop...) I figure I'll find and test plug. Hmmm... tests fine. Just as I'm about to pull wheel... low & behold I spot, not far away from recently installed plug and just over 1" in from sidewall, another object. This one I was able to R&R easily w/ wheel still on vehicle.
The G-man hits:
Second culprit:
at some point looks to have been a 12 or 16 penny... wish it had stayed as such
Any more plugs and I'll need to get this tire re-balanced
Barely 1-2/32 left in wear on the rear pair so oh well - not long for 'em anyhow.
Odds are amazing though so only explanation plausible is referring to incident as "The G-man Jinx" 
Just kidding buddy - hope Canuck Turkey Day was good and your tire travails are also behind you
In past seven days I've had now not one but TWO tire punctures!!!
First hit - early last week, after reading G-man's
, was a 2" bolt almost center tread. Big ole fender washer on end so definitely an automotive part.Second - sometime before butt-crack of dawn yesterday... though didn't suspect so at first.
Landed early evening yesterday and get to my DD at offsite parking only to find TPMS light on. Tires all look ok but hand gauge indicates driver rear (plugged one from other day) off by good margin. Think to myself, "odd... decent sized puncture no doubt but plug was sufficient. Never had one fail... let alone only after a few days". Quick visual and decide good enough to proceed home where not only will I have better tools but can also toss on jeans instead of mucking up trousers, loafers and a dress shirt. Thinking, rather hoping, it's just a temp change issue and compressor had really hot air (account for drastic pressure drop...) I figure I'll find and test plug. Hmmm... tests fine. Just as I'm about to pull wheel... low & behold I spot, not far away from recently installed plug and just over 1" in from sidewall, another object. This one I was able to R&R easily w/ wheel still on vehicle.
The G-man hits:
Second culprit:
at some point looks to have been a 12 or 16 penny... wish it had stayed as such
Any more plugs and I'll need to get this tire re-balanced
Barely 1-2/32 left in wear on the rear pair so oh well - not long for 'em anyhow.Odds are amazing though so only explanation plausible is referring to incident as "The G-man Jinx"
Just kidding buddy - hope Canuck Turkey Day was good and your tire travails are also behind you
| That's an unfortunate pair of TT's Roger987 - 8 years ago |
| "Stretch a penny" *NM* Roger987 - 8 years ago |
| Tire repair picture dak911 - 8 years ago |
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