I Got Screwed

patsparks · Dec 6, 2010

Head into Repco and get some of the green slime they sell to puncture proof your tyres. Install as the instructions dictate and keep driving.

Charlie Lear said: ↑

"I got screwed" - ha - YOU got screwed? I got screwed more than you!

Stopped at a rail crossing, people in the next lane pointed out nearly-flat rear tyre (obUStranslation: tire).

Pulled over, called wife to come down and rescue the kids (of course it was 10 minutes into a 50 mile trip, and they were performing in a play and time was of the essence) while I rescued the car.

Small screw in the tyre.

Pull out the inflation kit (this is an iTech, doesn't come with a space saver spare in Australia) and figure out the instructions.

Inflate the tyre full of goop, run it home.

Call around the tyre shops the next day, gooped tyres can't be repaired, nobody has any Bridgestone Ecopia B250 in the right size. Bingo! One Bridgestone shop has one, but its the V-rated not H-rated. Fine, I'll take it. $240. Ouch.

Call Toyota to get a replacement bottle of goop. "How much?" "It comes as a kit, the sealant plus the opening key and a hose." "Yes, I know that, how much?" "$165."

"OK, how much for a space-saver spare?" "We don't sell them as a spare, only the rim and tyre separately." "OK, how much?" "$225 for the rim, $195 for the tyre."

So! $405 every time I pick up a nail or screw. Or $420 for the bright yellow option with a rubber band stretched around the outside.

You tell me who just got screwed.
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Rokeby · Dec 6, 2010

Charlie,

But I think you win the t-shirt:

In the future watch for this road sign:

I Got Screwed

patsparks An Aussie perspective

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patsparks An Aussie perspective

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