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04/04/2005, 07:42 PM
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mysterious flat tire....
so I've been brooding about this the last few days... I mentioned it to a friend and they filled in some blanks. I want someone to reassure me that my friend is wrong.
Went and got into my car the other day.... (radio on windows rolled up) Backed out of my driveway - everythings fine - got on the road within about 100 yards my tire was flat - FLAT. not low - FLAT. I pulled over - put the donut on - went to my companies Tire and Repair Shop and they fixed it. here's the thing thats weird. The puncture was on the sidewall of the front drivers side tire ( I would have noticed it being really low or flat when I got into the car) It was a slit - Much like a pocket knife or similar object would produce. when I explained this to a friend - he was sure that it wasnt an "accident" - he says that you can take a knife to a tire and it may lose SOME air but wont really go flat till you move the car. My Question is - does this sound consistant with someone possibly taking a knife to my tire during the night and once I drove it first thing in the morning It went flat within about 100yrds. the nice thing is - if someone did do it to my car - they didnt really bother me too much. I had to put a donut on it - but once I got to the repair shop - I had my scheduled maintnance I'd been putting off performed - brakes checked, emmission system check, fuel system check, struts checked(that was extra as I wanted them checked) oil change etc... plus the tire replaced.... free of charge. |
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04/04/2005, 08:35 PM
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you're jumping to conclusions. your tire was not slashed. trust me, i was the "tire guy" at a small full service gas station for almost two years. i once pulled a tablespoon out of a tire, and the spoon part was the part that puntured the tire! tires loose air immediately when slashed or cut.
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04/04/2005, 08:45 PM
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Your probably a bad driver just like my wife, she parks against curbs, drives over everything, she managed to ruin 2 sets of new tires in 3 weeks.
 
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04/04/2005, 09:00 PM
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Quote:
 ...Like you said, atleast you got some stuff done on your car!!! TheBimbo 
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i look damn good in it too, i'll have you know- Nina... Look at all those forced smiles. They probably all hate each other!- Debi... She can kick all their butts and can write her name in the snow in cursive!- CRP... so...what are you wearing...? panties...? lace panties...? that's what I'm wearing - ScubaDave and the telemarketer... Life can be short, just like me... Live it to the fullest!!! Family is always there for you NO matter what, just like a "true friend" would be... A cheat is a cheat, and are always busted... |
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04/04/2005, 09:16 PM
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Speaking from first hand observation I can assure you that slashing the sidewall with a knife will release the air from the tire.
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04/04/2005, 09:17 PM
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well good, Thats what I wanted to hear. I wasnt too worried about it till I mentioened it to a friend and he was certain - which made me think about it.
No its not my "friend" she lives an hour away and is my Husbands sister. She might be rude but she certainly isnt a vandal. I take the bad driver comment personal - I am a very safe driver - and I know how to handle my vehicle - this is a bad road and has alot of deep pot holes etc... could have happened to anyone. thanks for the feedback |
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04/04/2005, 09:20 PM
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Not that this may apply to this, but my Hubby has blown out a tire or two, on his trucks trailer from hitting a curb... Soo I wouldn't see why hitting numerous potholes wouldn't have the same type of effect on a car tire??? Ya think???
TheBimbo 
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i look damn good in it too, i'll have you know- Nina... Look at all those forced smiles. They probably all hate each other!- Debi... She can kick all their butts and can write her name in the snow in cursive!- CRP... so...what are you wearing...? panties...? lace panties...? that's what I'm wearing - ScubaDave and the telemarketer... Life can be short, just like me... Live it to the fullest!!! Family is always there for you NO matter what, just like a "true friend" would be... A cheat is a cheat, and are always busted... |
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04/04/2005, 09:30 PM
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It is illegal in california to repair a sidewall....
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